Find the nearest Lifeboats
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.
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- Moelfre lifeboat station was established in 1848 and now has inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station and shop open daily, with the shop being located nearby in a separate building.
- Castletownbere lifeboat station was established in 1997 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station only open by appointment.
- Littlehampton lifeboat station was first established in 1884 and now in a new station with two inshore boats. Located in the twon centre with a shop and next door to the Littlehampton Look & Sea centre.
- The Henry Blogg Lifeboat Museum celebrates the most decorated lifeboatman in RNLI history, who served for 53 years on Cromer’s lifeboats. Coxswain Henry Blogg was a local man and during his 38 years as coxswain, he carried out 387 rescues and helped to save 873 lives. Henry remained as coxswain until he was 74 years old.
- Plymouth lifeboat station has been around since the early 1800s. The station operates offshore and inshore lifeboats. Station is not open to the public but does have a shop.
- Little and Broad Haven lifeboat station located in the southern corner of St Bride’s Bay and has an inshore lifeboat. There has been a station since 1882, although originally called Littlehaven. Shop has limited opening times and station open by appointment only.
- Looe lifeboat station was established in 1866 but then closed in 1930. The station was opened again in 1992 and now operates two inshore lifeboats. Station open daily whilst shop open daily between Easter and late December.
- Withernsea lifeboat station was established in 1862 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station is only open by appointment, no shop.
- Clacton-On-Sea lifeboat was established in the 1820s. The lifeboat took part in the Dunkirk evacuation.
- Established in 1803, Arbroath has one of the oldest Lifeboat stations in Scotland.
- There has been a lifeboat in this area since 1862 and Kirkudbright lifeboat station has a single inshore lifeboat. Station is open in the mornings.
