Nearest RNLI Lifeboat Stations UK and Ireland
As anyone who visits the coast a lot understands the RNLI provides a much-needed service that nobody ever wants to make a call on. Our Lifeboat category brings all Coast Radar’s listings related to Lifeboats and their stations together, with many opening to the public or offering fundraising shops.
Finding the best things to see and do on a day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the Lifeboat links below, hit the jump to my location button or use the search bar to plan your next UK and Ireland activity.
- Grace Darling was 22 years old when she risked her life in an open boat to help the survivors of the wrecked SS Forfarshire on 7 September 1838. With her father, she rowed for over a mile through raging seas to reach them. The courage that Grace and her family showed on that day is now legendary. Click here for the Grace Darling Museum website.
- Thurso lifeboat station is RNLI’s most Northerly lifeboat station and was established in 1860 although were lifeboats in the area earlier. Operates an all weather lifeboat. Station open daily and the shop is open all but in the winter months.
- Whitstable lifeboat station was established in 1963 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station is open Sat and Sun mornings, Fri in the summer, and other times by appointment.
- Largs lifeboat station was established in 1964 and operates an all weather lifeboat. The station is only open by appointment.
- Eastbourne lifeboat station was established in 1822. RNLI shop but station visits by appointment only.
- Horton and Port Enyon lifeboat station was established in 1864. RNLI shop and station open Sunday mornings.
- Clacton-On-Sea lifeboat was established in the 1820s. The lifeboat took part in the Dunkirk evacuation.
- On the north side of the Dyfi estuary, this lifeboat station has operated for nearly 140 years.
- Kinsale lifeboat station was established in 2003 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station open by appointment only.
- Lymington lifeboat station was established in 1965 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station and shop has restricted opening times.
- Sheringham lifeboat station was established in 1838 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station and shop open daily.
- St Helier lifeboat station was established in 1825 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station only open by appointment, shop open Mon-Sat 10am – 1pm.
