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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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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Newbiggin Lifeboat Station

2.47pm 30 March 2025
5.32pm 3 September 2024
2.15pm 1 September 2024
5.12pm 18 August 2024
5.39pm 21 July 2024
4.04pm 22 June 2024
9.33pm 12 June 2024
10.20pm 3 June 2024
9.29pm 18 May 2024
1.34pm 30 April 2024
9.55pm 31 December 2023
8.15pm 20 November 2023
12.28am 6 August 2023
6.18pm 28 July 2023
1.29pm 27 April 2023
2.20pm 15 April 2023
1.58pm 26 March 2023
3.43pm 19 August 2022
4.42pm 13 July 2022
5.19am 16 June 2022

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 7°C Max: 13°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Newbiggin Lifeboat Station
Sandridge
Newbiggin By The Sea
Northumberland
NE64 6DX

Station phone number

01670 817320

Visitor contact

Name: Lewis Mortimer

Role: Station Administration Officer

Email: [email protected]

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

Shop Contact

Name: Amy Fayers

Email: [email protected]

Shop phone number

01670 817320

Press & Media Enquiries

Name: Richard Martin

Email: [email protected]

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