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Scarborough RNLI Lifeboat Station Announces 2026 Open Day
Scarborough RNLI Lifeboat Station is delighted to announce the return of its popular Open Day, taking place on Saturday 25 July 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the station on Foreshore Road.
Formerly known as “Flag Day,” this long-standing community event invites visitors and locals alike to step inside the station, meet the dedicated volunteer crew and visits team, and explore the lifesaving equipment and lifeboats.
Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to:
•Tour the station and lifeboats
•Meet RNLI volunteers and crew members
•Speak with the Water Safety Team and Swim Safe Team for expert advice
•Take part in a range of activities for both adults and children
There will also be plenty of attractions and refreshments available, including:
•A cake stall and book stall
•The RNLI shop, open throughout the day
Visitors can also enjoy an immersive ''shout experience” tour behind the scenes which is £5 per adult and £2.50 for children under 12.
Nick Gough, Scarborough RNLI Station Technician, said: 'We are thrilled to bring back our Flag Day celebration this year. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with both visitors and locals while raising essential funds for our station. The Scarborough RNLI team is eager to showcase our work and engage with our supportive community during this special event.'
He added: 'Flag Day is a key annual community event that supports Scarborough Lifeboat Station's lifesaving work. All proceeds from the day will contribute to maintaining our vital search and rescue service and ensuring the safety of coastal communities.'
The RNLI team hopes the community will come together to support the event and help raise vital funds to continue saving lives at sea.
Important Water Safety Advice
As people enjoy the coastline, the RNLI is reminding everyone to stay safe:
•Always check tide times and heights and watch for incoming tides
•Use a tide timetable or app such as AnyTide
•Ensure you have enough time to return safely
•Always carry a means of calling for help
•In an emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard
•Tell someone your plans and expected return time
Find out more about staying safe by the coast:
👉 rnli.org/WeatherAndTides
RNLI Media Contacts
For further information, please contact:
Philip Chittenden, RNLI volunteer Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer: [email protected]
Clare Hopps, RNLI Communications Staff Member for RNLI, [email protected]
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.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.