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Hastings Lifeboat Station

Hastings Lifeboat Station

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Operating both all-weather and inshore lifeboats, Hastings lifeboat crews have been presented with over 30 awards for gallantry. The lifeboat was one of 19 that took part in the evacuation of forces from Dunkirk.

Hastings Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Hastings's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Hastings.
our lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Hastings
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
latest news
Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tides
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
local info
A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Hastings history
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
our history

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Hastings RNLI Lifeboat Station
The Stade
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3FJ

Station phone number

01424 720828 

Visiting times

Open 7 days a week 10.30am - 4.30pm. Please get in touch to arrange group visits.

Visitor contact email address

[email protected] 

Fundraising enquiries email address

[email protected]

News and media from Hastings Lifeboat Station

Annette Veness in RNLI kit talking in front of a screen
Article Fundraising
‘Fun and Strum’ event raises funds for RNLI
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Judith Collins with her framed certificate of thanks standing in front of Hastings lifeboat RNLB Richard and Caroline Colton
Article People
Hastings RNLI stalwart retires
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Three lifeguards in front of Hastings lifeboat station
Article Lifeguards
Lifeguards centre stage at Blessing of the Sea ceremony
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group of volunteers getting ready for carnival parade
Article Sea safety
Hastings RNLI bring lifesaving message to Old Town Carnival
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