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lytham-st-annes Lifeboat Station

Lytham St Annes Lifeboat Station

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The Lytham St Annes Lifeboat Station operates two Lifeboats, a Shannon class all-weather lifeboat and a D class inshore boat. These are housed in separate boathouses 3.5 miles apart, one in Lytham and the other in St Annes.

Lytham St Annes Lifeboat Station

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

All-weather lifeboat boathouse
South Promenade
Lytham St Annes
FY8 1SJ

Inshore lifeboat boathouse
Central Beach
Lytham St Annes
FY8 5LD

Station phone number

All-weather lifeboat boathouse
01253 714900

Inshore lifeboat boathouse
01253 736316

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

All-weather lifeboat boathouse
Viewing gallery open during shop hours

Inshore lifeboat boathouse
By appointment only

Visitor contact

Chris Wrigley
[email protected] 

News and media from Lytham St Annes Lifeboat Station

a large group of people enjoying themselves at a Lifeboat Open Day
Article Fundraising
Lytham St Annes Lifeboat Station prepares for the 2026 Open Day on 5 September
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A Lifeboat disappears into the darkness as she leaves
Article Rescue
Mayday sets off epic 10.5 hour sea rescue of lone yachtsman
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A group of people holding a large presentation cheque stand in front of a Lifeboat
Article People
Bridge Club’s generous donation to RNLI Paver Appeal
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