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Due to extremely wet weather, there has been a lot of land movement. Please stay on designated paths and follow all local signage. If you're unsure, do not continue.

Do not visit this page to report an emergency; call 999 and ask for the Coastguard

Bembridge Lifeboat Station is situated at the eastern end of the Isle of Wight, overlooking two of the busiest ports in the UK, the largest cruise ship terminal and the second largest container and ferry port in the UK.

Established in 1867, the station has two lifeboats and is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – thanks to the commitment of over 40 volunteers.

Learn more about Bembridge Lifeboat Station

A female lifeboat crew member stands next to a rocky shore wearing inshore lifeboat kit and holding a helmet in her arms.
The crew

Meet the amazing team and see what it takes to become part of the crew.

Meet the team
Archival photograph of Bembridge pier and lifeboat station
Station history

Bembridge Lifeboat Station was first founded in 1867.

Discover Bembridge's history
Bembridge’s all-weather Tamar class lifeboat launches from a slipway into calm seas on a bright cloudy day.
The lifeboats
Learn more about Bembridge's lifeboats and take a closer look with an interactive display.
Discover the lifeboats
Schoolchildren visit Bembridge Lifeboat Station
What's on

Plan a visit to our lifeboat station or attend one of our fundraising and volunteer events.

Events at Bembridge

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Lane End
Bembridge
Isle of Wight
PO35 5TD

Station phone number

01983 875127

Accessibility

Parking, Disabled parking, Disabled access

Visiting times

October-July

Monday-Sunday 2pm-4pm

July-late September

Monday-Sunday 11am-4pm

School holidays and half terms

Monday-Sunday 11am-4pm

Shop phone number

01983 875906

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Bembridge RNLI Shop

How to find us

Bembridge RNLI Shop
Lane End Road
Bembridge
Isle of Wight
PO35 5TD

Telephone

01983 875906

Bembridge local safety knowledge

Bembridge is north-east facing, with a sea wall promenade and a short sandy belt above the rocky pools and ledges to low-water mark. The beach is very popular and has private beach huts.

  • The clay cliffs in the area are treacherous, especially at Nodes Point at St Helens and the cliffs from Whitecliff Bay to Forelands.
  • There were 12 rescues during 2023–24 that involved walkers becoming stuck up to their waist in very soft mud after deviating from the designated footpaths.
  • Don’t try to walk under the chalk cliffs from Whitecliff Bay to Red Cliff (Yaverland). Do not try to climb the chalk cliffs, or any cliff.

Emergency equipment

  • There is an emergency phone and defibrillator (AED) on the wall adjacent to the Bembridge RNLI Shop entrance at Lane End.
  • Life rings are found from Forelands to Silver Sands Beach, mostly where footpaths come to the coast.
  • There is an emergency phone in Whitecliff Bay.

On the beach

  • The tide runs fast on both sides of the lifeboat pier on either side of high tide.
  • During low tides, be aware of the incoming tides so that you don't get cut off.
  • The ledges and steps can be slippery.
  • There are big drops from the promenade walls at both Lane End and Forelands.
  • Always read and follow the safety signs and identify where any public rescue equipment is located.

In the water

  • Offshore winds can blow you or an inflatable toy out to sea. Don’t use them in offshore winds.
  • Keep clear of man made structures like piers or groynes.
  • Keep clear of other water users – swimmers and powerboats don’t mix.
  • Never swim alone or beyond your depth – even calm water can be dangerous.
  • If you do get caught in a rip current, don’t fight against it. If possible, swim out of it by moving parallel to the shore.

For more advice on how to stay safe by the water, visit the safety page.

News and media from Bembridge Lifeboat Station

Visit our shop and guild

Buy RNLI gifts and souvenirs from our Bembridge shop and help save lives at sea.
Visit the shop
Visit the shop and choose the perfect gift or souvenir! You'll find a wide range of homeware, clothing, delicious treats, toys, greeting cards and much more.
Visit the shop
A hand putting money into an RNLI Lifeboats fundraising bucket
Contact the Guild
Bembridge Guild is a very active organisation with over 100 members. As well as fundraising and running the RNLI Shop, Guild members are also responsible for the boathouse and guiding visits.
Contact the guild
RNLI Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Educational visits

If you're a school, youth group or organisation who are looking to visit, contact the team to plan your day.

Contact the team