Bowes Railway 2025
Tyne & Wear
For over a 100 years, they have protected the entrance into Sunderland's harbour, with the pier and distinctive red & grey granite hoops of the lighthouse as one of the city's most iconic landmarks. The Grade II Listed structure has been extensively restored and now the complex is open to the public for the first time in the structure's long history, and learn about the rich maritime heritage of the tunnel and lighthouse through guided tours.
Operator: Roker Heritage Group
Address: Adventure Sunderland, Marine Walk Roker Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR6 0PL
Pier and lighthouse are currently closed due to winter storm damage. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Built between 1885 and 1903 when Sunderland was a major British port, Roker Pier & Lighthouse represented a ‘triumph of engineering’ by Henry Hay Wake, with the logistics of building the striking landmark resulting in solutions ahead of their time. In 2012, extensive restoration of the pier, tunnel and lighthouse began funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Sunderland City Council.