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Cowes Lifeboat Station

Cowes Lifeboat Station

Cowes Lifeboat Station is converted from a former HM Customs Watch House, the rear of which is 300 years old. It looks out onto one of the world’s busiest shipping waterways and carries out a range of interesting services every year.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

10.05am 22 June 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Cowes Lifeboat Station

10.05am 22 June 2025
1.53pm 17 June 2025
9.12pm 16 June 2025
10.57pm 14 June 2025
6.01pm 7 June 2025
7.39pm 6 June 2025
1.10pm 6 June 2025
1.04pm 6 June 2025
6.24pm 10 May 2025
5.24pm 27 April 2025
12.30am 16 April 2025
10.10pm 10 April 2025
1.38pm 27 March 2025
4.05pm 10 March 2025
4.46pm 28 February 2025
8.58pm 24 February 2025
3.01pm 18 February 2025
3.05pm 5 January 2025
9.55pm 21 December 2024
7.25pm 17 December 2024

Today's weather

23°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 23°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Cowes Lifeboat Station
Watch House Lane
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7QH

Station phone number

01983 299387

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visitor contact email

[email protected]

Visiting times

Now open for visits - contact directly to book

Shop hours

Monday-Sunday
10am-4pm Monday - Sunday

Shop phone number

01983 209073

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News and media from Cowes Lifeboat Station

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Cowes RNLI on Duty During Isle of Wight Festival Weekend
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Cowes RNLI rescues injured sailor alongside police and Coastguard helicopter
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Cowes RNLI Volunteers Conduct Overnight Search on Fathers Day Eve
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Article People
Volunteer Dads Balance Lifesaving with New Arrivals at Cowes RNLI
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