Roker Pier & Lighthouse

Roker Pier & Lighthouse Sunderland's iconic Roker Pier & Lighthouse.

Following sympathetic restoration the grade 2 listed lighthouse and pier tunnel, they are are now open for public tours for the first time in its history. For more than a century Roker Pier and Lighthouse has been a prominent feature of Sunderland’s coastline, but a century of storms and buffeting waves have taken their toll on this Victorian superstructure. After a period of restoration, funded b

y Sunderland City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund, work is in progress to improve public access and interpretation to the site, including opening the 600m long pier tunnel. A much loved local landmark and symbol of Sunderland’s industrial and maritime prowess, the pier has stood testimony to many of the events which have shaped Sunderland over the past 100 years. The restoration work that the Council is undertaking will ensure that it remains for the enjoyment of generations of Sunderland’s future residents.

Roker Pier and Lighthouse are opening the entrance to the tunnel and the ground floor of the lighthouse as part of this ...
29/08/2026

Roker Pier and Lighthouse are opening the entrance to the tunnel and the ground floor of the lighthouse as part of this event - free of charge, Sun 13th September 10am to 4pm

Several tourist attractions are opening their doors for free next month as part of the Heritage Open Days festival

Pleased to say September tours are now available for booking on our website www.rokerpier.co.uk Our season closes at end...
13/08/2026

Pleased to say September tours are now available for booking on our website www.rokerpier.co.uk Our season closes at end of September so get booking asap if you want a tour this year.

Discover Roker Pier and Lighthouse, explore its history, find visitor information, and learn more about tours of Sunderland’s historic landmark.

Any local window cleaners interested in giving our glass building at start of pier a clean, inside and out? Just drop us...
13/08/2026

Any local window cleaners interested in giving our glass building at start of pier a clean, inside and out? Just drop us a message thanks. Loads of salt unfortunately.

Pleased to say August tours are now available to book on our website
20/07/2026

Pleased to say August tours are now available to book on our website

For over a hundred years, Roker Pier & Lighthouse has protected the entrance into Sunderland’s harbour with the pier, and distinctive red and grey granite hoops of the lighthouse, as one of the City’s most iconic landmarks.

Still a few places available on our July tours - book on our website quickly before they go -
30/06/2026

Still a few places available on our July tours - book on our website quickly before they go -

For over a hundred years, Roker Pier & Lighthouse has protected the entrance into Sunderland’s harbour with the pier, and distinctive red and grey granite hoops of the lighthouse, as one of the City’s most iconic landmarks.

Hi, pleased to say one new tour for June 26th and all of July tours are now available to book on our website
17/06/2026

Hi, pleased to say one new tour for June 26th and all of July tours are now available to book on our website

For over a hundred years, Roker Pier & Lighthouse has protected the entrance into Sunderland’s harbour with the pier, and distinctive red and grey granite hoops of the lighthouse, as one of the City’s most iconic landmarks.

Pleased to say June tours now available for bookings on our website
25/05/2026

Pleased to say June tours now available for bookings on our website

For over a hundred years, Roker Pier & Lighthouse has protected the entrance into Sunderland’s harbour with the pier, and distinctive red and grey granite hoops of the lighthouse, as one of the City’s most iconic landmarks.

Due to cancellation, one place left on our tour on Sunday (24th) at noon. Please book on our website
22/05/2026

Due to cancellation, one place left on our tour on Sunday (24th) at noon. Please book on our website

For over a hundred years, Roker Pier & Lighthouse has protected the entrance into Sunderland’s harbour with the pier, and distinctive red and grey granite hoops of the lighthouse, as one of the City’s most iconic landmarks.

06/05/2026

4 places remaining on website for tour on Tuesday 12 May at 3pm, 3 remaining in Sunday 24th May at 12 noon, rest of May fully booked. Watch this space for details of June tours, coming soon.

Hi all, still a few places on May tours. Book on www.rokerpier.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you.
01/05/2026

Hi all, still a few places on May tours. Book on www.rokerpier.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you.

For over a hundred years, Roker Pier & Lighthouse has protected the entrance into Sunderland’s harbour with the pier, and distinctive red and grey granite hoops of the lighthouse, as one of the City’s most iconic landmarks.

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