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New Brighton Lifeboat Station

New Brighton Lifeboat Station

Established in 1863 and located in the bustling seaside resort of New Brighton, the station operates a B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat. The crews have been presented with a remarkable 48 awards for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from New Brighton Lifeboat Station

8.41pm 29 May 2026
6.15pm 28 May 2026
7.07pm 27 May 2026
5.56pm 26 May 2026
8.39pm 25 May 2026
7.26pm 25 May 2026
3.43pm 24 May 2026
2.31am 20 May 2026
11.59am 6 May 2026
12.14am 6 May 2026
6.48pm 26 April 2026
2.51pm 23 March 2026
8.14am 20 March 2026
11.07pm 16 March 2026
1.45pm 15 March 2026
8.14pm 9 March 2026
9.40am 21 February 2026
10.36am 8 February 2026
10.38am 5 February 2026
7.53pm 31 January 2026

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 10°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

New Brighton Lifeboat Station
Kings Parade
New Brighton
Wirral
CH45 2ND

Station phone number

0151 6398000

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment. 

Shop hours

Easter-Christmas

Shop phone number

0151 639 8000


News and media from New Brighton Lifeboat Station

Article Sea safety
RNLI reveals that 40% of people in North West would not know to float
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Article People
New Brighton RNLI mourn loss of dedicated volunteer
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Landscape image of Emily, her husband Thomas and their son Harry, all in RNLI uniform
Article People
Mother’s Day: meet the RNLI mum saving lives at sea in the North West
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Article Crew training
Mother’s Day: meet the RNLI mum saving lives at sea
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