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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- Cardigan lifeboat station is situated on the Heritage coastline of Cardigan Bay, today’s two inshore lifeboats cover an area of beaches, secluded coves and towering cliffs.
- Kilmore Quay lifeboat station was established in the 1840s and operates an all weather (offshore) lifeboat. Station open daily.
- RNLI Portsmouth lifeboat station can be viewed by small numbers of visitors during Sunday mornings. Lifeboats: Atlantic 75 and D class. Boats normally launched on exercise between 9.30 – 10.30am.
- Valentia lifeboat station was established in 1864 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station is open daily.
- Barmouth lifeboat station has operated an all weather lifeboat for nearly 180 years.
- Mallaig lifeboat station was established in 1948 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station open daily and the shop Monday to Saturday, Sunday during the summer.
- Helensburgh lifeboat station was established in 1965. Currently one inshore lifeboat providing cover for one of the busy pleasure craft areas on the Clyde. Limited public opening times.
- Scarborough lifeboat station was established in 1801 and operates two lifeboats. Station open daily and shop has restricted opening times.
- Youghal lifeboat station was established in 1857 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station open anytime by appointment.
- Weymouth lifeboat station was established in 1869 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station is only open by appointment and the shop is open Sun only during Jan Feb and Mar and daily at other times.
- Ilfracombe lifeboat station was established in 1850 although the first boat was a pilot boated kitted out in 1828. The station now hosts two lifeboats. RNLI shop and station open to the public.
- Newbiggin lifeboat station was established in 1851 by the Duke of Northumberland. The station now operates an inshore lifeboat. The station is only open by appointment and the shop on Sunday only.
