Newbiggin Lifeboat Station
Newbiggin Lifeboat Station, the oldest operational lifeboat boathouse in the United Kingdom, dates back to 1851. The crews have been presented with 16 awards for gallantry, and today the station operates an Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat.
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Visitor information and facilities
Station address
Newbiggin Lifeboat Station
Sandridge
Newbiggin By The Sea
Northumberland
NE64 6DX
Station phone number
Visiting times
Monday: 10:30am - 3pm
Tuesday: 5:30pm - 7:30pm (general enquiries only)
Thursday: 10:30am - 3pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 4pm
If you are a group and wish to visit us or visit us outside opening hours, please contact [email protected].
Entrance to the shop is though the main boat hall doors. If you are planning on visiting us please park at church point car park. We are a 2 minute walk along the prom. For any accessibility needs please contact us.
Visitors are welcome to watch the lifeboat launch on exercise from the prom. Please keep the slipway clear for yours other users' safety. The lifeboat usually launches for training at the following times:
Tuesdays: 6pm - 6:30pm
Sundays: 9am - 9:30am
Please note this is subject to operational and training requirements.
Shop hours
Monday: 10:30am - 3pm
Thursday: 10:30am - 3pm
Friday: 11am - 3pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 4pm
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