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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- Amble lifeboat station history: 1842 A lifeboat station was established and the lifeboat was kept in a boathouse close to the beach. 1852 The station closed and was transferred to Hauxley. 1939 The station re-opened with a motor lifeboat, kept afloat on moorings in the harbour.
- Established 1860 and through its years a number of stations have been built.
- 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.
- Ballycotton lifeboat station was established in 1826 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station open Mon – Fri, Shop is open Sunday afternoons.
- Kirkwall lifeboat station has an all weather lifeboat and has been operating since 1968. Kirkwall lifeboat station is open daily.
- Loch Ness lifeboat station operates cover for the inland Loch. Station open by appointment only.
- Douglas lifeboat station was established in 1802 although the first one closed in 1895 and this second station established in 1874 is now the present one. Douglas was home to the founder of the RNLI, Sir William Hillary.
- 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.
- Porthcawl lifeboat station was established in 1860 and now operates an inshore lifeboat. Station is generally open daily and the Shop daily Easter to Christmas.
- Kyle Of Lochalsh lifeboat station was established in 1994 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station and shop opening hours vary.
- 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.
- Established in 1803, Arbroath has one of the oldest Lifeboat stations in Scotland.
