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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- Hartlepool lifeboat station operates two lifeboats. Hartlepol has had a number of lfeboat statios over the years and this now is the only one. No shop but station is open to visitors.
- Lyme Regis lifeboat station was established in 1853 and now operates an inshore lifeboat from the famous Lyme Regis Cobb harbour. Station and shop open daily.
- St Marys lifeboat station was established in 1837 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station is open daily.
- Lerwick lifeboat station was established in 1896 and now operates an all weather lifeboat. Station open weekdays and at weekends by appointment only, whilst the shop has restricted opening times.
- Lowestoft first had a rowing lifeboat in 1801, a sailing iifeboat in 1807 and the Lowestoft lifeboat station established in 1855. The station now operates an all weather boat. Station open daily and shop open daily Easter to December.
- Founded in the 1848, although many rescues did take place from 1828.
- Aberystwyth lifeboat station is situated in one of the main holiday resorts of Cardigan Bay. The Aberystwyth lifeboat station was established in 1843 and now operates an inshore lifeboat.
- Torbay lifeboat station operates from Brixham harbour and was established in 1866. The station operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station open daily, Brixham shop open all year round, Kiosk Easter to end of September.
- Gravesend lifeboat station is one of the newest, established in 2001 to provide lifeboat cover specifically covering river Thames rather than the estuarial waters.
- Harwich lifeboat station was established in 1826 and now operates both inshore and all weather lifeboats. RNLI shop and station open.
- Flamborough lifeboat station was established in 1871 but went through a major rebuild in the early 1990’s, with the station now operating an inshore lifeboat. The station is open to the public during the summer and has a gift shop. Originally Flamborough had two stations this one at South Landing and one at North Landing. This strategic positioning on either side of the Flamborough headland allowed launches regardless of the weather conditions. You can still see the de-commissioned station at North Landing.
- Donaghadee lifeboat station was established in 1910 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station open by appointment only.
