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RNLI Barrow Lifeboat Station

Barrow Lifeboat Station

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There has been an RNLI presence in Barrow since 1864. The current station opened in 2001 and houses a Tamar class all weather lifeboat and a D class Inshore lifeboat.

Barrow Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Barrow's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Barrow.
Our Lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Barrow
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.
Barrow'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

Barrow Lifeboat Station
Piel Street
Roa Island
Barrow-in-Furness
LA13 0QQ

Station phone number

01229 820941

Accessibility

Free council car park available on Roa Island and, with consideration to local residents, there is limited street parking.

Visiting times

Access to the station’s viewing gallery depends on when the station is manned. Please contact the station on 01229 820941 before travelling or pre-book your visit.

Visitor contact

Name: Steph Oliphant

Email: [email protected]

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News and media from Barrow Lifeboat Station

Barrow ILB at Foulney Island with the two casualties
Article Rescue
Barrow lifeboat rescues two people cut off by the tide
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RNLI Hovercraft from Morecambe at Barrow Lifeboat Slipway
Article Sea safety
Barrow lifeboat assists grounded vessel
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Barrow ILB towing casualty dinghy
Article Lifeboats
Barrow lifeboat called to small vessel adrift in Walney Channel
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Barrow ILB towing casualty yacht
Article Rescue
Barrow lifeboat assists yacht with engine failure
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