Donate now

Please do not use this page to report an emergency. If you are reporting an incident around the coastline or at sea please dial 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. Contacting us directly could result in a delay to required search and rescue assets being deployed.

Berwick-upon-Tweed B class lifeboat Penny J at sea during a training exercise.

Berwick Upon Tweed Lifeboat Station

Today's weather

17°C Overcast
Min: 12°C Max: 17°C
Get a 5-day forecast
Stephen Duncombe

Berwick-upon-Tweed Lifeboat Station operates two inshore lifeboats. Since the station was established in 1835, its crews have been presented with nine awards for gallantry.

Berwick Upon Tweed Lifeboat Station

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

RNLI Lifeboat Station & Lifeboat House
Dock Road
Tweedmouth
Berwick upon Tweed
TD15 2BE

Station phone number

01289 306217

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

The station is open to the public during the summer months. Please contact the station to arrange an appointment throughout the rest of the year.

Connect with us

Facebook

X

News and media from Berwick Upon Tweed Lifeboat Station

Article People
New Deputy Launch Authority settles into role at Berwick-upon-Tweed RNLIR
Read more
RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Rescue
Berwick-upon-Tweed RNLI assists yacht with engine failure
Read more
Berwick-upon-Tweed RNLI launches to reports of multiple people in difficulty in the water
Article Sea safety
Berwick-upon-Tweed RNLI launch to people in difficulty in water
Read more
This year, St John’s Church, Spittal Berwick-upon-Tweed, from 12.30 pm till 3.30 pm is delighted to mark the occasion by hosting a community afternoon in the beautiful church gardens.
Article Fundraising
St John’s Church Spittal supporting the RNLI on Sea Sunday
Read more

Find a volunteer role

Check out our volunteering vacancies