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D-class inshore lifeboat John Wickens

Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

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There has been a lifeboat station at Walton and Frinton for over 130 years. The lifesaving achievements of crew members have been recognised by the RNLI 75 times. Today’s crew operate a D class lifeboat.

Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Walton and Frinton's lifeboat
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Walton and Frinton.
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RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Walton and Frinton
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
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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.
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A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Walton and Frinton'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

Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station
The Parade
Walton
Essex
CO14 8EA 

Station phone number

01255 675650

Visiting times

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

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Recent lifeboat launches from Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

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Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.07pm 9 August 2026

Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.51pm 18 July 2026

Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

Launch time

7.55am 17 July 2026

Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

Launch time

1.55pm 9 July 2026

Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

Launch time

3.43am 28 June 2026

Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.53pm 24 May 2026

Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

Launch time

9.13am 3 April 2026

Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

Launch time

9.05am 3 April 2026

Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.14pm 30 March 2026

News and media from Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station

Article Lifeboats
Walton & Frinton Lifeboat Station returns to its home boathouse
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Article Sea safety
RNLI issues safety advice as temperatures continue to rise in the North and East
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RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Crew training
Walton and Frinton RNLI accelerates D Class training
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Article People
Walton & Frinton RNLI personnel gather for presentation evening
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Walton and Frinton's RNLI Shop
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Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
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