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Established in 1861 and covering part of the Bristol Channel, Penarth Lifeboat Station operates two inshore lifeboats, a B class Atlantic 85 and a D class.

Penarth Lifeboat Station

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

Penarth Lifeboat Station
The Esplanade
Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
CF64 3AU

Station phone number

02920 709099

Visiting times

The lifeboat station is open to members of the public to visit on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month between 12 and 3pm

Visitor contact

Name: Laurie Pavelin 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07835 719750  

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News and media from Penarth Lifeboat Station

Stormy Stan with George, Leo and Charlie the ball boys after delivering the match ball to the referee
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Community comes together for 75th rugby 7s and RNLI fundraising event
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A group of smiling walkers in from of Barry Dock's lifeboat station
Article Fundraising
Barry Dock RNLI and Penarth RNLI kayak carry success
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Article People
New Brighton RNLI mourn loss of dedicated volunteer
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Group image of the Cardiff BSAC team with RNLI and their club flag. Stood next to kayaks. Backdrop of trees and lake.
Article People
Cardiff divers to carry kayak ten miles in RNLI fundraising challenge
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