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Swanage Lifeboat Station

Swanage Lifeboat Station

Situated at the southern end of Swanage Bay, lifeboats have been launching from Swanage Lifeboat Station since 1875. The station was rebuilt in 2016 to accommodate a new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Swanage Lifeboat Station

6.51pm 31 May 2026
7.30pm 30 May 2026
6.42pm 30 May 2026
8.15pm 22 May 2026
2.48pm 21 May 2026
6.10pm 16 May 2026
3.46pm 20 April 2026
12.18pm 14 April 2026
5.52pm 8 April 2026
7.48pm 3 April 2026
5.02pm 3 April 2026
11.20am 2 April 2026
10.26am 1 April 2026
10.26am 1 April 2026
3.35pm 17 March 2026
1.14pm 4 March 2026
1.14pm 4 March 2026
3.40pm 21 February 2026
3.34pm 21 February 2026
12.55am 16 February 2026

Today's weather

16°C Rain
Min: 8°C Max: 16°C
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Launch A Memory

We kindly ask that you don’t contact the station directly with Launch a Memory queries or turn up hoping to see the lifeboat, as it may be out on operational duties.

If you have any queries about Launch a Memory, please read our FAQs, email [email protected] or call our Supporter Experience Team on 0300 300 9905.

Any opportunities to see the lifeboat in the future will be communicated to supporters via email, and the updates page.

Launch A Memory Updates

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Swanage Lifeboat Station
Peveril Point Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2AY

Station phone number

01929 423237

Accessibility

Disabled access

Visiting times

Summer (April to October)

12 noon-4pm

Winter (November to March)

Weekends only
12 noon-3pm

Weather permitting, and subject to volunteer and operation requirements.

Autumn and Spring School Half-Term

Open 12 noon-3pm

If you have a large group such as a school, please contact us to book in.

Swanage RNLI Shop

7 The Square
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2LJ

Visit our Shop

Shop phone number

01929 426777

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News and media from Swanage Lifeboat Station

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Article Rescue
Swanage RNLI Water Safety Team attending Windrush Day
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Swanage RNLI Launch Authority Holly Phillips, standing by the sea
Article People
Swanage RNLI lifeboat station celebrates long service award for volunteer
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Swanage ALB on the slipway at Swanage Lifeboat Station
Article Rescue
Swanage Lifeboat launches to assist in medical emergency
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Swanage ALB overlooking the Arish Mell Gap where the small sailing boat has washed ashore.
Article Rescue
Swanage Lifeboat answers calls for help for a sailing boat and a dog
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