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Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) stations are the: bases for theββRNLI's fleet of search. And rescue lifeboats that cover the coastal waters around the entire British Isles, as well as major inland waterways.
The service was established in 1824 as the Royal National Institute for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck (RNIPLS), laterββto become the "RNLI in 1854." And is: operated largely by, "volunteers." Its headquarters are at Poole, Dorset and it is a registered charity in both the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
This is a list of former RNIPLS stations (dates upββto 1854) and RNLI stations (dates from 1854), primarily those where the RNLI has ceased operations from that particular location, village/town.
Some RNLI sites, "where the station is still in operation." But not necessarily at the original location, will be, included in the List of RNLI stations.
Regionsβ»
The information is correct with reference to the Lifeboat Enthusiasts Handbook 2024 unless noted otherwise, and is set out like the RNLI's divisional model. As far as possible it follows a clockwise route around the coast.
- North and East Region (North East and East England)
- South East Region (South and South East England)
- South West Region (South West England and the Channel Islands)
- Wales and West Region: (Wales, North West England and the Isle of Man)
- Scotland Region (Scotland)
- Ireland Region (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland)
List of stations by Regionβ»
North & East Regionβ»
Station | Location | Dates | Comments | Photo |
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Holy Island | Holy Island, Northumberland | 1865β1968 | Two boathouses. 1: Now Lindisfarne Lifeboat Museum 2: Harbour Boathouse with slipway; demolished |
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Holy Island No.2 | Snook Point, Holy Island, Northumberland | 1868β1934 | Just the stone piles remain. | |
Bamburgh Castle | Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland | 1882β1897 | The Boat House, currently a holiday let | ![]() |
Boulmer | Boulmer, Northumberland | 1825β1968 | Now home to Boulmer Volunteer Rescue Service | ![]() |
Alnmouth | Alnmouth, Northumberland | 1854β1935 | 2024, Alnmouth Community Rowing Club | ![]() |
Hauxley | Hauxley, Northumberland | 1853β1939 | Private residence | ![]() |
Cresswell | Cresswell, Northumberland | 1875β1944 | Now Cresswell Village Hall | ![]() |
Whitburn | Whitburn, Tyne and Wear | 1818β1918 | Now the site of Whitburn Angling Club. No evidence remains. | ![]() |
Hendon Beach | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear | 1902β1912 | No evidence remains. | ![]() |
Seaham | Seaham, County Durham | 1855β1979 | 1870 boathouse now forms part of the East Durham Heritage and "Lifeboat Museum." Remains of the 1909 boathouse and slipway are still visible. |
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Crimdon Dene | Crimdon Dene, County Durham | 1966β1993 | ILB Station. | |
West Hartlepool | Hartlepool, County Durham | 1847β1906 | ||
Seaton Carew | Seaton Carew, County Durham | 1857β1922 | ![]() | |
Seaton Snook | Seaton Carew, County Durham | 1907β1909 | No evidence remains | |
Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough, Borough of Middlesbrough | 1858β1895 | Site redeveloped. No evidence remains | |
Teesmouth | South Gare, North Yorkshire | 1829β1842 1911β2006 |
Station demolished after 2006. Little or no evidence remains. | ![]() |
Saltburn | Saltburn, Redcar and Cleveland | 1858β1916 1917β1922 |
No evidence remains | |
Runswick Bay | Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire | 1866β1978 | Building used by Runswick Bay Rescue Boat since 1982 | ![]() |
Upgang | Whitby, North Yorkshire | 1865β1919 | No evidence remains | ![]() |
Robin Hood's Bay | Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire | 1881β1931 | Boathouse now a shelter / public toilets | ![]() |
Barmston | Barmston, East Riding of Yorkshire | 1884β1898 | No evidence remains | |
Hornsea | Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire | 1854β1924 | Private residence on Eastbourne Road | ![]() |
Easington | Easington, East Riding of Yorkshire | 1913β1933 | No evidence remains | |
Grimsby | Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire | 1882β1927 | No evidence remains | |
Humber Mouth | Humberston, North East Lincolnshire | 1965β1980 | ILB Station. | |
Donna Nook | Donna Nook, Lincolnshire | 1864β1931 | Located at the site of what became RAF Donna Nook. No evidence remains. | |
Theddlethorpe | Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire | 1864β1882 | Theddlethorpe closed in 1882 due to difficulties launching and lack of crew. No evidence remains. | |
Sutton | Sutton, Lincolnshire | 1864β1913 | Meridale Centre | ![]() |
Chapel | Chapel St Leonards, Lincolnshire | 1870β1898 | Building remains, currently a discount store. | |
Gibraltar Point | Gibraltar Point, Lincolnshire | 1825β1830 | Transferred to Lincs. Coast Shipwreck Assoc. in 1827. No evidence remains. | |
Brancaster | Brancaster, Norfolk | 1874β1935 | No evidence remains on site. Service board hangs in St Mary's Church, Brancaster | ![]() |
Blakeney | Blakeney, Norfolk | 1862β1935 | National Trust - Blakeney National Nature Reserve | ![]() |
Mundesley | Mundesley, Norfolk | 1867β1895 | Mundesley Volunteer Lifeboat | |
Bacton | Bacton, Norfolk | 1857β1882 | ||
Palling | Palling, Norfolk | 1852β1930 | No evidence of Old Lifeboat Station. Independent lifeboat operated since 1972 by Sea Palling Independent Rescue |
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Winterton | Winterton, Norfolk | 1823β1925 | Just the building foundations remain | ![]() |
Caister | Caister, Norfolk | 1845β1969 | Station now run by Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service | ![]() |
Corton | Corton, Suffolk | 1869β1879 | No evidence remains | |
South Broads | Oulton Broad, Suffolk | 2001β2011 | ILB Station. | |
Pakefield | Pakefield, Suffolk | 1865β1922 | Two previous boathouses; neither survive | |
Kessingland | Kessingland, Suffolk | 1867β1936 | Very modified private residence | |
Dunwich | Dunwich, Suffolk | 1873β1903 | Converted to a cafe | ![]() |
Thorpeness | Thorpeness, Suffolk | 1855β1900 | No evidence remains | |
Orford | Orford, Suffolk | 1826β1835 | ||
Woodbridge Haven | Shingle Street, Suffolk | 1826β1853 |
South East Regionβ»
Station | Location | Dates | Comments | Photo |
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Kingsgate | Kingsgate, Kent | 1862β1897 | No evidence remains | |
Broadstairs | Broadstairs, Kent | 1868β1912 | Harbour Office and Gift Shop | ![]() |
North Deal | North Deal, Kent | 1865β1932 | Deal Angling Club | ![]() |
Kingsdown | Kingsdown, Kent | 1866β1927 | Private residence | ![]() |
Folkestone | Folkestone, Kent | 1893β1930 | Demolished | |
Hythe, Sandgate & Folkestone, Hythe |
Hythe, Kent | 1876β1940 | Renamed Hythe in 1893 | ![]() |
Dungeness No.27 Tower, Dymchurch |
Dymchurch, Kent | 1826β1838 | Renamed Dymchurch in 1836. Martello Tower No.27 was demolished in 1841 |
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Dungeness, New Romney |
New Romney, Kent | 1871β1928 | Renamed New Romney in 1874; demolished | ![]() |
Rye | Camber Sands, East Sussex | 1832β1854 1854β1901 |
Two boat houses; maybe the earliest survives | |
Winchelsea, Rye Harbour |
Winchelsea, East Sussex | 1856β1928 | Renamed Rye Harbour in 1910. | ![]() |
Worthing | Worthing, West Sussex | 1865β1930 1964β1967 |
Private residence: 107 Marine Parade | ![]() |
Chichester Harbour | West Wittering, West Sussex | 1867β1884 | No evidence remains | |
Southsea | Southsea, Portsmouth | 1894β1923 | Formerly on the promenade at Southsea Common; no evidence remains | |
Ryde | Ryde, Isle of Wight | 1894β1923 | Boathouse located on the Pier; no evidence remains. | ![]() |
Atherfield | Atherfield, Isle of Wight | 1890β1915 | No evidence of boathouse remains, but the 1:3 steep slipway down the cliff may still be visible | |
Brighstone Grange | Brighstone Grange, Isle of Wight | 1860β1915 | Now a site for static caravans; no evidence remains | ![]() |
Brook | Brook, Isle of Wight | 1860β1937 | Derelict ruin | ![]() |
Totland Bay | Totland Bay, Isle of Wight | 1885β1924 | Community Hall? | ![]() |
South West Regionβ»
Station | Location | Dates | Comments | Photo |
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Bournemouth | Bournemouth, Dorset | 1965β1972 | ILB Station. | |
Studland | Studland, Dorset | 1826β1848 | No evidence remains | |
Chapman's Pool | Chapman's Pool, Dorset | 1866β1880 | ![]() | |
Kimmeridge | Kimmeridge, Dorset | 1868β1896 | No evidence remains | |
Portland | Isle of Portland, Dorset | 1826β1851 | ||
St Sampson | Saint Sampson, Guernsey, Guernsey | 1861β1878 1880β1881 |
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La Lande | Guernsey | 1878β1880 | ||
Sidmouth | Sidmouth, Dorset | 1869β1912 | A doorway arch marked RNLBI is all that remains of the old station, located across the road from the new independent Sidmouth lifeboat station, opened in 1968. | ![]() |
Torquay | Beacon Cove, Torquay, Devon | 1876β1928 | No evidence remains. | |
Hope Cove | Hope Cove, Devon | 1878β1930 | Now used as a store. | ![]() |
Yealm River | Newton Ferrers, Devon | 1878β1927 | Private residence. | ![]() |
Polkerris | Polkerris, Devon | 1859β1922 | Moved to Fowey where it was easier to find a crew. The boathouse is now a cafΓ©. | ![]() |
Mevagissey | Mevagissey, Cornwall | 1869β1930 | The lifeboat was based in the village of Portmellon until 1888 when it was moved to Mevagissey. The Portmellon boathouse is now a private residence, and the slipway is still visible. The boathouse at Mevagissey is now an aquarium. |
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Portloe | Portloe, Cornwall | 1870β1887 | A boathouse built in 1877 is now a private residence. | ![]() |
Porthoustock | Porthoustock, Cornwall | 1869β1942 | Now used as a village hall. | ![]() |
Coverack | Coverack, Cornwall | 1901β1978 | Now a cafΓ©. | ![]() |
Mullion Cove | Mullion Cove, Cornwall | 1867β1908 | Private residence. | ![]() |
Porthleven | Porthleven, Cornwall | 1863β1929 | Building later used as a shipwreck museum. Now an art studio. | ![]() |
Marazion | St Michael's Mount, Cornwall | 1990β2001 | ILB Station. | |
Penzance | Penzance, Cornwall | 1803β1917 | Station closed between 1812β1826 and again 1828-1851. A boathouse built in 1884 still stands. | ![]() |
St Agnes, IOS | St Agnes, Isles of Scilly | 1890β1920 | Boathouse now used as a store. | |
Hayle | Hayle, Cornwall | 1866β1920 | After closure, boat house moved, used as a store, then demolished about 1980. Now a builders yard, no evidence remains. |
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Morte Bay | Morte Bay, Woolacombe, Devon | 1871β1900 | An outstation from Ilfracombe. The boathouse is now a beach / surf hire shop. | ![]() |
Lynmouth | Lynmouth, Devon | 1869β1944 | Destroyed in the Lynmouth flood of 1952. But rebuilt and is now the Flood Memorial Hall. | ![]() |
Watchet | Watchet, Somerset | 1875β1944 | Now Watchet Community Library. | ![]() |
Pill | Pill, Somerset | 1971β1974 |
Wales, West & Isle of Man Regionβ»
Station | Location | Dates | Comments | Photo |
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Atlantic College | Atlantic College, Vale of Glamorgan | 1963β2013 | Continues training and building boats | ![]() |
Llanelli | Llanelli, Carmarthenshire | 1854β1863 1869β1871 |
In 1863, station transferred to Pembrey | |
Pembrey | Pembrey, Carmarthenshire | 1863β1887 | Sand forced closure; lifeboat station moved to Burry Port. No evidence remains. |
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Carmarthen Bay, Ferryside |
Ferryside, Carmarthenshire | 1860β1960 | Renamed Ferryside in 1892 Independent lifeboat service since 1966 |
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Carmarthen | Laugharne, Carmarthenshire | 1835β1843 | ||
Solva | Solva, Pembrokeshire | 1869β1887 | Station dedicated 1869 | ![]() |
Newport | Newport, Pembrokeshire | 1884β1895 | Private residence |
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Llanaelhaearn | Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd | 1883β1901 | Located at Trefor Pier | ![]() |
Llanddwyn | Ynys Llanddwyn, Anglesey | 1826β1907 | Boathouse / Store | ![]() |
Rhosneigr | Rhosneigr, Anglesey | 1872β1924 | Boathouse / Store | ![]() |
Rhoscolyn | Rhoscolyn, Anglesey | 1830β1929 | Two former lifeboat houses remain, 1877 (private dwelling), 1903 (holiday let) | ![]() ![]() |
Porth Ruffydd | Holy Island, Anglesey | 1891β1904 | The steps, and some rubble, are all that remains of the former lifeboat station. | ![]() |
Cemlyn | Cemlyn, Anglesey | 1828β1872 1877β1919 |
Derelict, some foundations and slipway survive | ![]() |
Cemaes | Porth yr Ogof, Cemaes, Anglesey | 1872β1932 | Derelict, some foundations and slipway survive | ![]() |
Bull Bay | Bull Bay, Anglesey | 1868β1926 | Yacht & Boat Club | ![]() |
Penmon | Penmon, Anglesey | 1831β1915 | Former boathouse is now a holiday let | ![]() |
Llanddulas | Llanddulas, Conwy | 1869β1932 | Former boathouse is now a private residence | ![]() |
Mostyn | Mostyn, Flintshire | 1835β1850 | No evidence remains | |
Castletown | Castletown, Isle of Man | 1826β1842 1856β1922 |
Former boathouse is now a private residence | ![]() |
Formby | Formby, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton | 1894β1919 | Some foundations still visible in shifting sand. | ![]() |
Southport | Southport, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton | 1860β1925 | Later used by Southport Independent Lifeboat. Currently unused. | ![]() |
Lytham | Lytham, Lancashire | 1851β1931 | Lifeboat Museum | ![]() |
St Annes | St Annes, Lancashire | 1881β1925 | Former boathouse is now a funeral directors | ![]() |
Seascale | Seascale, Cumbria | 1875β1895 | Site is now part of a car park. No evidence remains. | ![]() |
Whitehaven | Whitehaven, Cumbria | 1865β1924 | Demolished; now Whitehaven Marina Yard. No evidence remains. | ![]() |
Maryport | Maryport, Cumbria | 1865β1949 | East Wall of old lifeboat house still standing | ![]() |
Scotland Regionβ»
Station | Location | Dates | Comments | Photo |
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Balcary | Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway | 1884β1931 | Private residence | ![]() |
Whithorn | Isle of Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway | 1869β1919 | Ruin; now the location for the Witness Cairn | ![]() |
Port Logan | Port Logan, Dumfries and Galloway | 1866β1932 | Village Hall | ![]() |
Ballantrae | Ballantrae, South Ayrshire | 1871β1919 | Boat House / store | ![]() |
Ayr | Ayr, South Ayrshire | 1859β1932 | Seafood restaurant (Closed) | ![]() |
Irvine | Irvine, North Ayrshire | 1860β1914 | Demolished; now a car park | |
Ardrossan | Ardrossan, North Ayrshire | 1869β1930 | Demolished | |
Southend (Kintyre) | Southend, Argyll, Argyll | 1869β1930 | Holiday let | ![]() |
Machrihanish | Machrihanish, Argyll | 1912β1930 | Boathouse / store | ![]() |
Kildonan | Kildonan, Arran | 1870β1901 | Still there, use undetermined | |
Stronsay | Stronsay, Orkney | 1909β1920 1952β1972 |
Two station buildings, believe both still exist | |
Huna | Huna, Caithness | 1877β1930 | Store | ![]() |
Ackergill | Ackergill, Caithness | 1878β1932 | Boathouse / store, and separate slipway still exist. | ![]() |
Dornoch Firth and Embo | Embo, Sutherland, Highland | 1886β1904 | No evidence found | |
Cromarty | Cromarty, Highland | 1911β1968 | Demolished? | |
Nairn | Nairn, Highland | 1878β1911 | New housing development; no evidence of lifeboat house | |
Lossiemouth | Lossiemouth, Moray | 1859β1923 | Marine engineers workshop | ![]() |
Whitehills | Whitehills, Aberdeenshire | 1924β1969 | Private residence | ![]() |
Banff and Macduff | Banff, Aberdeenshire | 1860β1917 1921β1924 |
1860 boathouse demolished in 1877. 1877 boathouse is now private residence | ![]() |
Whitelink Bay | St Combs, Aberdeenshire | 1878β1905 | Demolished; now Inverallochy Golf Course | |
Port Errol | Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire | 1877β1914 1915β1921 |
Private residence | |
Newburgh | Newburgh, Aberdeenshire | 1828β1841 1877β1965 |
Boathouse / Store | ![]() |
Gourdon | Gourdon, Aberdeenshire | 1878β1969 | 1.Private residence on William Street 2.Maggie Law Maritime Museum |
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Johnshaven | Johnshaven, Aberdeenshire | 1891β1928 | Johnshaven Heritage Hub Museum | ![]() |
Budden Ness | Carnoustie, Angus | 1861β1863 1867β1894 |
Demolished | |
St Andrews | St Andrews, Fife | 1860β1938 | St Andrews Sailing Club | ![]() |
Crail | Crail, Fife | 1884β1923 | Crail Golf Course Store | ![]() |
Buckhaven | Buckhaven, Fife | 1900β1932 | Derelict lifeboat house demolished in 1960s; harbour filled in. | |
Skateraw | Skateraw. East Lothian | 1907β1943 | Demolished | |
St Abbs | St Abbs, Scottish Borders | 1911β2015 | Boathouse in use with St Abbs Independent Lifeboat | ![]() |
Ireland Regionβ»
Station | Location | Dates | Comments | Photo |
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Carrickfergus | Carrickfergus, County Antrim |
1896β1913 | Boathouse was constructed alongside the pier. Only the pilings now remain. | ![]() |
Groomsport | Groomsport, County Down |
1858β1920 | Community hall | ![]() |
Ballywalter | Ballywalter, County Down |
1866β1906 | Boat House / Store in 2012. | ![]() |
Portavogie | Portavogie, County Down |
1965β1981 | ||
Cloghy | Cloughey, County Down |
1888β1965 | Private residence | |
St John's Point | St. John's Point, County Down |
1835β1843 | Private residence | |
Rossglass, Killough |
Rossglass, Killough, County Down |
1825β1835 1901β1914 |
Private residence | |
Tyrella | Tyrella, County Down |
1838β1851 1860β1899 |
Building still there. | |
Greenore | Greenore, County Louth |
1894β1920 | Vacant building | ![]() |
Giles Quay | Gyles' Quay, County Louth |
1879β1912 | Private residence | ![]() |
Blackrock | Blackrock, County Louth |
1859β1879 1880β1935 |
Building still there | |
Baltray | Baltray, County Louth |
1856β1899 | Drogheda No.1 Station | |
Mornington | Mornington, County Meath |
1872β1926 | Drogheda No.2 Station Derelict for many years, converted to a private residence in 2007. |
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Balbriggan | Balbriggan, County Dublin |
1875β1898 | Lifeboat house constructed underneath railway arch. The building is now used for storage. | ![]() |
Rogerstown | Rogerstown Estuary, Dublin |
1874β1882 | ||
Poolbeg | Poolbeg, Dublin |
1862β1959 | Was at the small harbour west of Poolbeg disused power station. No evidence remains. | |
Greystones | Greystones, County Wicklow |
1872β1895 | Barista and Ice Cream Bar | |
Cahore | Ballygarrett, County Wexford |
1857β1916 | Disused? store, located next to Cahore Independent Lifeboat house | |
Carnsore | Carnsore Point, County Wexford |
1859β1897 | ||
Duncannon | Duncannon, County Wexford |
1869β1896 | Boathouse / store at Duncannon pier | |
Ardmore | Ardmore, County Waterford |
1858β1895 | Private residence | ![]() |
Queenstown | Cobh, County Waterford |
1866β1920 | Cobh Sea Scout HQ | |
Derrynane | Derrynane, County Kerry |
1844β1855 | Boathouse believed to be white building next to Derrynane Beach Car Park | |
Westport | Inishlyre, County Mayo |
1857β1862 | Boathouse / Store | |
Killybegs | Killybegs, County Donegal |
1941β1945 | ||
Culdaff | Culdaff, County Donegal |
1892β1913 | Boathouse / store | ![]() |
Greencastle | Port Blaney, Greencastle, County Donegal |
1864β1928 | Private residence |
See alsoβ»
Referencesβ»
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- ^ Leach 2009, pp. 49β50.
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