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The Charles Dibdin on a call to rescue two people and a dog in choppy seas

New Brighton Lifeboat Station

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Established in 1863 and located in the bustling seaside resort of New Brighton, the station operates a B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat. The crews have been presented with a remarkable 48 awards for gallantry.

New Brighton Lifeboat Station

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

New Brighton Lifeboat Station
Kings Parade
New Brighton
Wirral
CH45 2ND

Station phone number

0151 6398000

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.


News and media from New Brighton Lifeboat Station

Article Fundraising
Another victory for New Brighton’s intergalactic RNLI team!
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Article People
Prestigious award for brave New Brighton teen
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Article People
New arrival at New Brighton RNLI!
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Article Sea safety
RNLI reveals that 40% of people in North West would not know to float
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