Roker Pier & Lighthouse

23/09/2026

Pier and Lighthouse's birthday today, 123 years old. Looking good 🥳🎂😊

21/09/2026

Just to confirm that our tour season closes at the end of September, with all remaining tours fully booked.
Many thanks to all of our visitors this year, and hope you have enjoyed tours as much as we have.
We are looking forward to seeing you all in Spring next year.

10/09/2026

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. If pier is closed we'll still open entrance to tunnel.

🚨 SAVE THE DATE FREE DAYS OUT ARE COMING! 🚨

🏰 Ever wondered what’s behind the doors of historic buildings that are normally closed to the public?

Heritage Open Days returns from 11–20 September 2026 — and there are thousands of FREE events and experiences across England. 🇬🇧

And the best bit? The Heritage Open Days events are FREE! 🙌 Some do require advance booking, though, so it’s worth looking NOW and getting your favourites in the diary.

📅 11th–20th September 2026

👇 What are you hoping to visit this year? Details in the comments below 👇

04/09/2026

Posting on behalf of Back on The Map, any questions please contact them, details below.

We would like to inform any seafaring men or women over 55 years of our available flats in Trafalgar Square SR1
We have three flats available currently for a very reasonable weekly rent to anyone who has a seafaring background

Acceptable criteria is
Age 55 + years of age
Ideally from Sunderland but not essential
Personal background or family history in Merchant Navy, Fishing Industry, Shipbuilding Industry ( subject to proof of records of service, or other documents to back up a connection to the sea this could be a relative connection such as father, husband etc. who has the connection rather than the person applying)
If interested please contact
Lesley Deneven
Housing Manager
Back on the Map
m: 07874895663
0191 691 4137
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Web: www.backonthemap.org

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.