Patrolling over 200 beaches around the coast of the UK and the Channel Islands, RNLI lifeguards keep the beaches – and those on them – safe.
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From lifeboat stations to lifeguarded beaches, fundraising events to museums, discover what the RNLI is doing in your area.
Lifeguarded beaches
If you’re heading to the coast, choose a lifeguarded beach. Providing safety advice and first aid, RNLI lifeguards will help you and your loved ones stay safe this summer.
Lifeboat stations
There are 238 RNLI lifeboat stations across the UK and Ireland, providing a ring of safety around our coasts. Located in harbours and at the bottoms of cliffs, lochs and rivers, you'll be surprised at just how close to a lifeboat station you might be.
Find out which lifeboat stations are near you and discover if and when you can pay our brave lifesavers a visit.
Latest launches
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, RNLI lifeboat crews are ready to launch to the rescue. Find out where we are saving lives right now
Events
Want to take part in one of the fundraisers RNLI supporters throw for the charity? Meet fellow supporters of the crews? Or do you just want to help raise the vital funds needed to save lives at sea?
RNLI supporters and fundraising groups hold events all across the UK and Ireland, so you'll be able to find one near you where you can show your support for our lifesavers.
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Our shop sells all things RNLI – from clothing to gifts, homeware to stationery. Plus, every penny of profit from the shop goes directly towards saving lives at sea.
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From Stornoway to Swanage, Dún Laoghaire to Dover, the 238 lifeboat stations around the coasts of the UK and Ireland are home to the lifeboats and their crew.
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Whether marathons or coffee mornings, concerts or quiz nights, RNLI events are always happening around the UK and Ireland.
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From the Grace Darling Museum to the Historic Lifeboat Collection, RNLI museums and visitor centres celebrate our long and proud lifesaving history, bringing the incredible stories of courage and bravery to life.
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Would you like to get involved with the RNLI in your local community? Fundraising groups are a great way to get involved with the local RNLI crew, meet new people and raise money to save lives at sea.
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