Souter Lighthouse, located in South Tyneside, England, began operation in 1871 as the world’s first electric lighthouse. Its powerful beam, visible for 26 miles, guided ships along the treacherous coastline for over a century until its decommissioning in 1988. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings now serve as a museum and tourist attraction.

Paranormal activity at Souter Lighthouse has been reported by staff and visitors alike. One of the most frequently encountered spirits is that of a former lighthouse keeper, believed to be John James Bowen, who served at Souter in the early 1900s. Witnesses have described seeing a man in period clothing walking up the lighthouse stairs or standing at the top of the tower, only to vanish moments later.

The fog horn building, adjacent to the lighthouse, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl. Staff members have reported hearing childlike laughter and the sound of running footsteps when no children were present. Some have even claimed to feel a small hand tugging at their clothing.

In the lighthouse keeper’s cottage, visitors have experienced sudden temperature drops and the sensation of being watched. Objects have reportedly moved on their own, and doors have been known to slam shut unexpectedly.

The surrounding grounds are also said to be haunted. Witnesses have reported seeing shadowy figures moving across the cliffs at night, and some have heard disembodied voices calling out from the sea. These phenomena are often attributed to the spirits of sailors who perished in shipwrecks along the coast.