A community hub for students

A community hub for students

The Beacon is a community hub for students. Offering a range of sports activities, free wi-fi, onsite coffee shop and breakout areas, also with laptops available.

10% Discount

Students can enjoy 10% discount off all booking at the Beacon of Light

Free Wi-fi

The Beacon is a great space for students to come along, sit in one of our breakout areas and enjoy a cuppa while focusing on your Uni work

Football

We have a 4G rooftop barn suitable for up to 11-a-side and six outdoor 5-a-side pitches. All equipment is provided with changing rooms and lockers available

Indoor Arena

Our indoor arena can be hired for badminton, table tennis, basketball, futsal and netball. All equipment is provided with changing rooms and lockers available

 

The Beacon is also hosting a free student open day on Friday 6 October 11am-1pm, for students to come along, see our facilities and take part in a range of free activities.

Padel at the Beacon just got easier

09 November 2026

Booking a game of padel at the Beacon of Light has just got even easier, with our courts now available on Playtomic, one of the world's leading racket sports booking platforms.

Bumper Fan Zone to celebrate Foundation's 25th Birthday

22 October 2026

Sunderland supporters are in for a bumper afternoon of family fun at the Beacon of Light this Sunday (25 October), as we celebrate Foundation of Light's 25th anniversary ahead of the Black Cats' clash with Leeds United.