Aberystwyth RNLI to welcome visitors for Open Day celebration

The event will offer an opportunity for people of all ages to meet RNLI volunteers, learn about water safety and get a closer look at the lifesaving work carried out by both the lifeboat station volunteers and RNLI lifeguards.

Visitors can enjoy a range of attractions throughout the day, including the popular RNLI mascot Stormy Stan, an inflatable Shannon class lifeboat, children's activities, treasure island-themed fun, and refreshments including tea, coffee and cake. The station shop will also be open, offering RNLI gifts and souvenirs.

The day will feature displays of both lifeboat and lifeguard equipment, giving visitors a chance to see the specialist kit used to help keep people safe at sea and on the beach.

There is the possibility (weather depending) of a joint shore-based demonstration involving the RNLI lifeboat and lifeguards, showcasing how RNLI teams work together during operations. Visitors will also be able to attend a beach safety talk and pick up vital advice to help them stay safe around the coast this summer. As part of the celebrations, RNLI lifeguards are also marking 25 years since the beginning of the lifeguard service.

Heather Crump, Aberystwyth RNLI Fundraising Chair said:

‘Our Open Day is a fantastic opportunity for people to come along, meet our volunteers and lifeguards, and find out more about the RNLI's lifesaving work.

‘We have a great range of activities planned for all the family and we're looking forward to welcoming the community to the station for what promises to be an enjoyable and informative day.’

Admission to the event is free and everyone is welcome.

Event details
Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Aberystwyth RNLI Lifeboat Station
Admission: Free entry.

RNLI Media Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Billy Swanson, Aberystwyth Lifeboat Press Officer on [email protected] or 07507 885591.

Alternatively you can contact Claire Fitzpatrick-Smith, RNLI Communications Manager on [email protected] or 07977 728315. Or the RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected].

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.

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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

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