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Newhaven Lifeboat Station

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Established in 1803, Newhaven Lifeboat Station covers from Beachy Head to Brighton. It’s a modern afloat station and operates an all-weather Severn class lifeboat. The crews have been awarded 19 medals for gallantry.

Newhaven Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Newhaven's lifeboat
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Newhaven.
Our Lifeboat
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Newhaven
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
Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
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.
Newhaven's 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

Newhaven Lifeboat Station
West Quay
Newhaven
East Sussex
BN9 9BX

Station phone number

01273 514143

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access 

Shop phone number

01273 514587

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News and media from Newhaven Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Newhaven RNLI rescues visitors on walk near Sussex beauty spot
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Article Rescue
Newhaven RNLI tasked to wingfoiler in distress
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Mandy Galloway reuniting with crew member Scott Brown
Article Fundraising
New stats reveal RNLI lifeboat crews launched over 9,000 times last year
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