RNLI shops, museums and the College will open as Government guidance allows. Lifeboat stations remain operational but are not open to visitors.

Eastbourne Lifeboat station

Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

Established in 1822, Eastbourne Lifeboat Station is located in Sovereign Harbour. Notable events include taking part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk in 1940 and being awarded 10 medals for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent launches from Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

2.52pm 19 August 2021
9.32am 19 August 2021
6.08pm 15 August 2021
8.22am 15 August 2021
4.14pm 14 August 2021
9.14pm 12 August 2021
7.01pm 11 August 2021
4.22pm 11 August 2021
4.16pm 11 August 2021
4.02am 6 August 2021
5.28pm 3 August 2021
4.47pm 3 August 2021
5.14pm 1 August 2021
10.51am 1 August 2021
10.06am 30 July 2021
4.26pm 28 July 2021
9.18pm 27 July 2021
8.38pm 27 July 2021
6.18am 22 July 2021
8.46am 21 July 2021

Today's weather

17°C Overcast
Min: 14°C Max: 17°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Eastbourne Lifeboat Station
Sovereign Harbour
Pevensey Bay Rd
East Sussex
BN23 5BJ

Station phone number

01323 470206

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

By appointment only

Visitor contact

Mark Sawyer

Visitor contact phone number

01323 470206

Shop

There is also an RNLI shop in Eastbourne, for more details, please visit the shop page.

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