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Hoylake Lifeboat Station

Hoylake Lifeboat Station

Established in 1803, Hoylake is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the UK, although its boathouse and Shannon class lifeboat are state-of-the-art. It covers Liverpool Bay and the approaches to the River Mersey and River Dee.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Hoylake Lifeboat Station

8.35pm 29 May 2026
3.41pm 24 May 2026
8.13pm 20 May 2026
9.13am 8 May 2026
12.16pm 6 May 2026
7.06pm 5 May 2026
6.46pm 26 April 2026
12.32pm 24 April 2026
11.28am 20 March 2026
7.33pm 12 March 2026
7.19pm 4 March 2026
3.07pm 27 November 2025
2.49pm 27 November 2025
10.59am 11 October 2025
12.04am 19 September 2025
8.51am 9 September 2025
11.58pm 28 August 2025
10.21pm 25 August 2025
1.14am 25 August 2025
7.55pm 22 August 2025

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Hoylake Lifeboat Station
North Parade
Hoylake
Wirral
CH47 3AL

Station phone number

0151 632 2103

Accessibility

Disabled parking

Visiting times

Monday-Friday 10am-3pm (group visits by prior booking only)

Shop opening hours

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 11am-3pm
and other days during holiday periods (weather permitting)

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