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RNLI Barmouth Lifeboat Station

Barrow Lifeboat Station

There has been an RNLI presence in Barrow since 1864. The current station opened in 2001 and houses a Tamar class all weather lifeboat and a D class Inshore lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Barrow Lifeboat Station

1.58pm 29 June 2025
1.36pm 20 June 2025
6.38pm 13 June 2025
5.34pm 11 June 2025
5.00pm 7 June 2025
3.27pm 25 May 2025
9.30am 12 May 2025
7.32pm 25 April 2025
9.06am 16 April 2025
1.43pm 30 March 2025
1.20pm 30 March 2025
1.17pm 30 March 2025
11.30pm 29 March 2025
11.30pm 29 March 2025
1.48pm 5 February 2025
6.59pm 12 December 2024
11.40am 28 October 2024
11.59pm 26 October 2024
2.22pm 20 October 2024
2.22pm 20 October 2024

Today's weather

18°C Rain
Min: 13°C Max: 18°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Barrow Lifeboat Station
Piel Street
Roa Island
Barrow-in-Furness
LA13 0QQ

Station phone number

01229 820941

Accessibility

Free council car park available on Roa Island and, with consideration to local residents, there is limited street parking.

Visiting times

Access to the station’s viewing gallery depends on when the station is manned. Please contact the station on 01229 820941 before travelling or pre-book your visit.

Visitor contact

Name: Dani Beckett

Email: [email protected]

Visitor contact phone number

07854 712489

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News and media from Barrow Lifeboat Station

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Barrow lifeboat called after yacht loses power
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Barrow Lifeboat with the Casualty Vessel
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Barrow Lifeboat Responds to Yacht in Difficulty
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Barrow Inshore Lifeboat with Piel Island in the Background
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Barrow Lifeboat Called to Assist Jet-Skiers
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