Welcome To The Beacon of Light
The North East’s newest sports, health, education and events venue.
League football
Play competitive football in one of our regular five-a-side football leagues
Host Amazing Conferences & Events
Let us light up your next event and support local communities
Business Opportunities
We need like-minded individuals, businesses and supporters to come on board and ensure we can do more.
RT @RIBANorthEast: Arriving @BeaconofLight for our first #GBB Tour with @FaulknerBrowns #architecture #sunderland https://t.co/vgfgPmLmHh
Sep 18- RIBA North East
- @RIBANorthEast
RT @SAFCFoL: TOMORROW 1-3PM: free adult activity session which improves #mentalhealth and more @BeaconofLight. Come along, get active and m…
Sep 18- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
RT @agencyroute: What’s the story behind the award winning building @beaconoflight right on our doorstep? Find out on 18.09.19 at our frien…
Sep 17- Route
- @agencyroute
RT @MonkwearmouthFA: ⚽️ DEVELOPMENT CENTRE ⚽️ What a first night back with our talented Year 5/6 boys and girls 👏🏻 Over 40 hard working a…
Sep 17- Monkwearmouth Football Academy
- @MonkwearmouthFA
RT @AllsortsElmer: This week the @greatnorthelmer prize is perfect for all the family or a group of friends! You could win a 5-a-side sessi…
Sep 17- Allsorts the Elephant
- @AllsortsElmer
Samson looks comfy on @scssofas patchwork chair that celebrates the #GreatNorthElmer trail. Remember - we have five… https://t.co/Xc1juGIyhN
Sep 13- ScS Sofas
- @scssofas
⚽️Week 9 #SAFCInBusiness League Results! We have our winners but they won’t get the 👑 just yet! (*cough… https://t.co/dIpedEepnz
Sep 13- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
The @scssofas #recruitment event is now OPEN. Here's the team ready to welcome you until 5pm tonight. Drop in to fi… https://t.co/gPOLqeAvBv
Sep 13- ScS Sofas
- @scssofas
Excellent, don't forget to share your 🐘 photos with us #ElmerNorthEast https://t.co/aULOoOZsD0
Sep 11- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Don't forget the session is on tonight 5.45-7pm. Pop along and give it a try, no need to register. https://t.co/VVaMF9RzPD
Sep 11- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Last night we lit our beacon green for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay in solidarity with all those affected by suicide.… https://t.co/VwFuUymDmk
Sep 11- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
We LOVED this last year - so much learning, so much FUN! Can't wait 😀 https://t.co/9uSsXD2C7u
Sep 10- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @RIBANorthEast: Just over a week until our first Great British Building tour of @BeaconofLight . Join the architect for a one off archi…
Sep 10- RIBA North East
- @RIBANorthEast
One of our meeting rooms is set-up and ready for @tombola! If you’re a business looking to hold training or meeting… https://t.co/8MB0gAg6md
Sep 10- tombola
- @tombola
If you are out and about #Elmer hunting, don't forget to pop by as you may find Elmer and the #LittleHerd 🐘. Hopef… https://t.co/CHea3hmzrn
Sep 8- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
If you are out and about #Elmer hunting, don't forget to pop by as you may find Elmer and the #LittleHerd 🐘 inside… https://t.co/Vm6zMpmdeE
Sep 8- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Earlier this week, we welcomed @SunderlandAFC under 23's who trained in the indoor arena, showing off their skills… https://t.co/Zq5STnIzH5
Sep 7- Sunderland AFC
- @SunderlandAFC
Great day yesterday hosting the Sunderland Big Workplace Games 2019 for @SunderlandUK - lots going on in our arena… https://t.co/WbrmbIz0A6
Sep 6- Sunderland UK
- @SunderlandUK
We’ll be lit in purple tonight and tomorrow night to show our support for #NationalRecoveryMonth Find out more on o… https://t.co/ycBqhSWATN
Sep 5- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
We are really looking forward to this. So proud to be part of #GreatBritishBuildings #NEArchitecture #AmazingSpaces https://t.co/JbgcvHaF4b
Sep 5- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
@SunderlandBID's Gigantic Book of Offers includes a couple of Beacon bargains. Make sure you pick-up your copy toda… https://t.co/gCeEDruL88
Sep 4- Sunderland BID
- @SunderlandBID
We loved having the whole of Blackhall Primary School with us today. What a brilliant way to start the school year… https://t.co/4OLDHsXgLt
Sep 3- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
A few more images of from our fun packed Summer #Beaconsummer. THANK YOU to @gentoogroup and all who took part in… https://t.co/kVGsz0kHqw
Aug 31- Gentoo Group
- @gentoogroup
🏓 We are proud to see Chris, Imagine Table Tennis competing at today’s VETTS North East Masters Event! 🍀Good Luck… https://t.co/Pwez4avz53
Aug 31- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
📸This weekend we have the pleasure of the VETTS North East Masters Table Tennis Event🏓 🏓🏓 😀Come on down and see th… https://t.co/1daKrnJnLJ
Aug 31- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
We have had a fun packed six weeks, here are a few of the images from the courses that have been running… https://t.co/axiJjoSGhx
Aug 30- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🏆Here are Week 7 results from our @SunderlandAFC InBusiness League ‼️RECRUITING NEW TEAMS NOW‼️ Tournament - Thurs… https://t.co/llsf75mN89
Aug 30- Sunderland AFC
- @SunderlandAFC
If you are looking for something to do this afternoon, don't forget we have #FamilyFakeaway 2-4pm with this weeks t… https://t.co/zITewulpk7
Aug 30- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
People absolutely LOVE our Elmer and we've had visits from lots of people who we've never met before. Thank you and… https://t.co/2n5cc9vvdT
Aug 29- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @SAFCFoL: The #FamilyFakeaway's over the last five weeks have looked great and looks like the children had an amazing time. https://t.co…
Aug 29- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
We love to see all team colours on our pitches. Really makes a great environment for people to play, learn and make… https://t.co/Be0f9oO8fd
Aug 29- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Our final #FamilyFakeaway over the summer takes place tomorrow, with this weeks theme of pizza. Starting at 2pm you… https://t.co/dLw6PpiaiO
Aug 29- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
@rachelcabbit @stoswaldsuk Hi Rachel, we are pleased to hear you found the herd🐘 and we love the picture. Good luc… https://t.co/GHevxoXbYI
Aug 27- 🏈RachelCabbit🎀🙏🏻🔥
- @rachelcabbit
Flashback to Saturday to get you fired up for this week 🔥 https://t.co/eJPSAkTlsa
Aug 27- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Just a reminder, we are closed today but re-open from 8am tomorrow. If you are on the #GreatNorthElmer trail, you… https://t.co/CfptIK5Omd
Aug 26- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
As we move into the last week of the school holidays, you will see from our timetable below, there are plenty of ac… https://t.co/8nvgYFzgwV
Aug 25- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @SAFCFoL: ...and that's a wrap on our #IAmTeamGB sports day at the @BeaconofLight. Huge thanks to @amytinkler2 and @KateWaugh1, everybod…
Aug 24- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
Another young sportsperson enjoying the #IAmTeamGB event this morning. https://t.co/31EvdCTG23
Aug 24- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Great support from these guys today. Thanks for coming and helping make the #IAmTeamGB event such a success 👏👏 https://t.co/wNCdb7rrJo
Aug 24- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Great to meet a couple of @AFCWimbledon fans up for todays #SAFC match. Away fans ALWAYS welcome at the Beacon of L… https://t.co/dbCMPurRa9
Aug 24- AFC Wimbledon
- @AFCWimbledon
RT @1034SunFM: @BeaconofLight @StadiumOfLight @TeamGB There certainly is! Here’s Marie from #stepupSunderland https://t.co/MiBRsSazZM
Aug 24- Sun FM
- @1034SunFM
RT @1034SunFM: @BeaconofLight @TeamGB @ToyotaUK WE MADE THE MOSAIC! 🙈 https://t.co/Y4uodVntNL
Aug 24- Sun FM
- @1034SunFM
RT @SAFCFoL: From pups to pancakes @amytinkler2 has done LOTS at our #IAmTeamGB event @BeaconofLight THANK YOU for inspiring us 👏👍🥉🥞 https:…
Aug 24- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
RT @SAFCFoL: Great moves from our dancers earlier @BeaconofLight FREE family fun until 3pm #IAmTeamGB https://t.co/Dw6Zy30sXv
Aug 24- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
"The main thing is to just go and enjoy it." Wise words from @amytinkler2 FREE family activities until 3pm… https://t.co/mQzYIlaK9H
Aug 24- Amy Tinkler OLY
- @amytinkler2
RT @SAFCFoL: Nice moves from @amytinkler2 visiting our #IAmTeamGB event @BeaconofLight. FREE activities for all the family until 3pm today.…
Aug 24- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
"Just get out there and have fun, you never know until you try." British Triathlete @KateWaugh1 came today to our… https://t.co/9GRRQeHM9w
Aug 24- Kate Waugh
- @KateWaugh1
"get yourself down with the kids, plenty on, really good fun" Dad Ross gives his opinion of our #IAmTeamGB event. A… https://t.co/iSUo38OXm2
Aug 24- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Our two first medal winners who have tried 3 different sports at our #IAmTeamGB event today. Well done lads 🏅👏🏅 Fre… https://t.co/9MDvxriPVA
Aug 24- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @SAFCFoL: We LOVE tennis 😉 if you fancy having a go it's FREE as part of our #IAmTeamGB event @BeaconofLight until 3pm today @ToyotaUK @…
Aug 24- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
RT @StadiumOfLight: 💪 Great schedule of activities @BeaconofLight this morning #IAmTeamGB https://t.co/4HB5sjKbHK
Aug 24- Stadium of Light
- @StadiumOfLight
We're building an amazing mosaic featuring your photos today at our #IAmTeamGB event. Watch the video below to find… https://t.co/PlFIZ2ynR9
Aug 24- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
If you are heading to the @StadiumOfLight for today's match, get down early to take part in I am @TeamGB Nation's B… https://t.co/WRPfJYmvgl
Aug 24- Stadium of Light
- @StadiumOfLight
Here's some handy info on how to get to our #IAmTeamGB event today. Unfortunately there's no on site parking but th… https://t.co/5OihpY7jbi
Aug 24- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Wow! We’ve been sent a little video message from @SAFCFoL Trustee and @BBCSport commentator @jarrowarrow ahead of… https://t.co/VFIamlXdHY
Aug 23- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
Getting all the event branding set up for tomorrow. The Beacon is going to look amazing for #IAmTeamGB 😀 @TeamGB… https://t.co/SPF0lGHYb0
Aug 23- Team GB
- @TeamGB
Tomorrow's going to be fantastic🛠️😀 #IAmTeamGB https://t.co/W4v0HRdxkV
Aug 23- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @SAFCFoL: FREE SPORTS DAY: all the info for tomorrow's #IAmTeamGB event in one place @TeamGB https://t.co/RGndGGQNhZ https://t.co/B9vYUZ…
Aug 23- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
We know our Elmer has really enjoyed meeting lots of lovely people this week and he's very happy to hear that you e… https://t.co/30DD85IleF
Aug 23- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
‼️SAFC Fans League Week 8 results are in! ⚽ We currently have a 2 vacancies in the SAFC Fans 5-aside League, do yo… https://t.co/uGMmma3LCW
Aug 22- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🏆🥇Winners of the SAFC InBusiness League 'STATION TAXIS’ were presented with their trophy & medals pitch-side at the… https://t.co/E1srtmSzTS
Aug 22- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
It's all going on up on the 4G rooftop pitch. Stakes are high ⚽️🏆⛹️♂️ https://t.co/U2Cm9BhIM6
Aug 22- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
These beauties were spotted in the office today! Things have gone a little patchwork in this office! New merchandis… https://t.co/2os35Sv5G7
Aug 22- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
It’s been fantastic to see so many families taking part in our mini @greatnorthelmer hunt around the Beacon today.… https://t.co/5qopTuBIym
Aug 21- Elmer's Great North Parade
- @greatnorthelmer
Jessica, our first hunter of the day who found Elmer and the little herd 🐘 #GreatNorthElmer. Don't forget to downl… https://t.co/PGaGrKPt05
Aug 21- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Here are a few pictures from today's dance class, with these little dancers showing off their moves! 🎶 Tomorrow we… https://t.co/fDLmuye2xl
Aug 20- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Look who’s arrived! @greatnorthelmer’s ‘The Beautiful Game’ and his Little Herd are in position and ready for tomor… https://t.co/BCADXuVgFp
Aug 20- Elmer's Great North Parade
- @greatnorthelmer
If you looking for something to do on a Wednesday morning 10-11am, we host #WalkingNetball, sessions are priced at… https://t.co/dMqgkCbnnx
Aug 20- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
2 more sleeps until our @greatnorthelmer arrives! ‘The Beautiful Game’ is just 1 of 7 Elmers across the city and is… https://t.co/kyJNEEFXDK
Aug 19- Elmer's Great North Parade
- @greatnorthelmer
Here is a quick glance at activities running 19th - 25th August #BeaconSummer 👇. To book visit… https://t.co/epg6zxTv8K
Aug 18- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Here's a couple more pictures from this weeks activities #BeaconSummer. To see what is happening over the next two… https://t.co/HvL514ke0c
Aug 18- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Couple of pictures from this weeks activities, more to follow tomorrow. To see whats happening over the next two we… https://t.co/r8b7ntb5aK
Aug 17- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
@SophieLouisaF @SAFCFoL Hi Sophie, the winning #GrandinYourHand lottery number from today's match was 0975. Thank you for your support. ^KJ
Aug 17- Sophielf
- @SophieLouisaF
It's matchday for @SunderlandAFC so head down early as we are open from 9am with FREE football in the indoor arena… https://t.co/z477ECUGvU
Aug 17- Sunderland AFC
- @SunderlandAFC
If you are heading to the match tomorrow don’t forget there’s FREE football on in the indoor arena with inflatables… https://t.co/kilBpEuqJ0
Aug 16- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Beercan of Light? 😂👏 Decent Days and (Beacon of) Lights? 🤔 On sale tomorrow before kick off. #SAFC https://t.co/hQqregS5yL
Aug 16- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
Our medals have arrived for the #IAmTeamGB Nation's Biggest Sports Day event on 24th. ➡️https://t.co/guqOe0wSrb https://t.co/m6LgykJ5Lg
Aug 16- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
This morning we welcomed #LittleMovers for their Summer Spectacular, with parents and children enjoying a range of… https://t.co/NAWUn3I03s
Aug 16- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
