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.
- The RNLI established a lifeboat station and a boathouse and slipway were built in 1901.
- Newcastle lifeboat station was established in 1854 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station is open daily.
- Penlee lifeboat station had its first lifeboat in the early 1800s and now operates offshore and inshore lifeboats. Station only open by appointment whilst the shop is open during the summer but limited in the winter.
- Valentia lifeboat station was established in 1864 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station is open daily.
- Portpatrick lifeboat station was established in 1877 and now operates an all weather lifeboat. Station is open daily.
- Angle lifeboat station was first built in 1868 and the current station was completed in 1992 after structural problems with the original station. The station has inshore and all-weather lifeboats.
- Port Erin lifeboat station was established in 1884 and now operates an inshore lifeboat. The station is open daily, shop Easter to October.
- Hoylake lifeboat station is one of the oldest lifeboat stations and was established in 1803. The station is open daily.
- 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.
- Established 1860 and through its years a number of stations have been built.
- Pwllheli lifeboat station was established in 1891 and now operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station is open daily, no shop.
- Lough Swilly lifeboat station was established in 1988 and operates three lifeboats, 2 inshore and one all weather. Station open by appointment only.
