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Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Swanage.
Our lifeboats
Swanage Lifeboat Station
Situated at the southern end of Swanage Bay, lifeboats have been launching from Swanage Lifeboat Station since 1875. The station was rebuilt in 2016 to accommodate a new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat.
Swanage Lifeboat Station
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest news
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
Local info
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
Swanage Lifeboat Station
Peveril Point Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2AY
Station phone number
Accessibility
Disabled access
Visiting times
Summer (April to October)
12 noon-4pm
Winter (November to March)
Weekends only
12 noon-3pm
Weather permitting, and subject to volunteer and operation requirements.
Autumn and Spring School Half-Term
Open 12 noon-3pm
If you have a large group such as a school, please contact us to book in.
Recent lifeboat launches from Swanage Lifeboat Station
Our latest launches >News and media from Swanage Lifeboat Station
Swanage RNLI shop
Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
Our shop
Swanage Fundraising Group
Find out how you can support our lifesaving work by joining our local fundraising branch.
Our fundraising branch
Swanage Lifeboat Fundraisers
Find out how you can support our lifesaving work by joining our local fundraising branch.
Our fundraising group