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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- Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) is state-of-the-art RNLI boatyard occupying two acres on the East Cowes bank of the River Medina. The ILC is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for its work involving inflatable and rigid inflatable lifeboats (RIBs). The RNLI constructs up to 60% of the lifeboats it needs in its own purpose-built manufacturing facility in Cowes. Visitors are welcome to see the work of the Inshore Lifeboat Centre firsthand, but are asked to book beforehand.
- North Berwick lifeboat station was established in 1860 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station open by appointment and lifeboat training Sunday mornings. A shop is open Easter to October.
- Swanage lifeboat station was established in 1875 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station open Mon-Fri, April – September.
- Atlantic College was one of the first nine inshore lifeboat stations to be established by the RNLI. Experimental work on the development of fast inshore rescue boats was carried out here and it was also the first station to have a female helmsman.
- Aldeburgh lifeboat station was established in 1851. The station has an RNLI shop.
- The Mudeford Lifeboat station is located at Mudeford Quay and operates an inshore lifeboat. This is a very picturesque location at the entrance to Christchurch harbour. Visits are allowed during crew training, check schedule on display in boathouse notice board.
