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RNLI Pwllheli boathouse and Shannon class lifeboat

Pwllheli Lifeboat Station

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Located on the Lleyn Peninsula, Pwllheli Lifeboat Station operates an all-weather carriage-launched Shannon class lifeboat and an inshore D class lifeboat. During its history the crews have been presented with five awards for gallantry.

Pwllheli Lifeboat Station

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

Pwllheli Lifeboat Station / Gorsaf Bad Achub Pwllheli
Glan Y Don Industrial Estate
Pwllheli
LL53 5YT

Station phone number

07972 937368

Accessibility

Parking and disabled access.

Station Visits

Group visits can be organised through prior arrangement. Please email the station with your required date, time and details of the group.

Visitor contact

Name: Ros Hemmings

News and media from Pwllheli Lifeboat Station

people sitting around tables inside Pwllheli RNLI lifeboat station, and the pink sunset can be seen through the large door in background.
Article Fundraising
Pwllheli RNLI station event raises over £1,200 to help save lives at sea
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Gerallt Williams, Chair of Pwllheli RNLI presenting certificate of service to Neil Roberts
Article People
Long service recognised at Pwllheli RNLI
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Article Fundraising
Crugan Farm caravan owners raise £531.30 for Pwllheli RNLI
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Article Sea safety
Abersoch RNLI tasked to assist motorboat with mechanical problems.
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