St Marys Lighthouse Panorama

St Mary’s Lighthouse is situated on the tiny island of St Mary’s and is reached between the tides via a short causeway. Visitors can climb the 137 steps inside the tower to the lantern room to enjoy spectacular views along the North East coast of England. There has been a light on St. Mary’s Island since mediaeval times. The present lighthouse was opened in 1898 to replace the old lighthouse on Tynemouth Point, the last of many lighthouses which had stood there for over 400 years. Photography by Doug Chinnery.