Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

Lowestoft is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the British Isles. Many notable rescues have been carried out during Lowestoft's history, including the evacuation of British forces from Dunkirk, and the crews have received 45 awards for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent launches from Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

4.44pm 13 March 2023
1.00am 12 March 2023
11.46pm 5 March 2023
9.48pm 26 February 2023
7.05pm 26 January 2023
4.11pm 3 November 2022
2.33pm 21 October 2022
6.54pm 17 October 2022
5.21pm 10 September 2022
5.17pm 10 September 2022
4.18pm 7 September 2022
6.57am 3 September 2022
3.20pm 22 August 2022
2.59pm 21 August 2022
5.48pm 13 August 2022
8.27am 20 July 2022
1.19pm 19 July 2022
3.37am 19 July 2022
12.01am 8 July 2022
6.27pm 7 July 2022

Today's weather

12°C Rain
Min: 6°C Max: 12°C
Get a 5-day forecast

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Lowestoft Lifeboat Station
c/o Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club
South Pier
Royal Plain
Suffolk
NR33 0AE

Station phone number

01502 573757

Accessibility

Pedestrian access to view the Lowestoft Lifeboat from the quayside is available to the public. There is parking available at nearby public seafront car parks.

Shop open hours

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 
10.30am to 2.30pm (subject to volunteers)

Shop Phone Number

01502 531507
(answer phone)

News and media from Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

Article Sea safety
RNLI lifeguards at Lowestoft beach team up with RNLI Lowestoft
Read more
Article Lifeboats
Lowestoft lifeboat called to yacht drifting for two days
Read more
Lowestoft RNLI lifeboat approach the french trawler aground off Corton
Article Rescue
Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat called to French trawler aground off Corton
Read more