Donate now
Exterior view of RNLI Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

Celebrating over 200 years as a lifeboat station, Hartlepool now operates two lifeboats – an all-weather Trent class, and a B class Atlantic 85. The crews have been presented with 23 awards for gallantry, including one Gold Medal.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

7.16pm 13 August 2025
6.48pm 12 August 2025
9.52pm 9 August 2025
8.49pm 9 August 2025
2.44pm 6 August 2025
12.39am 21 July 2025
6.16pm 12 July 2025
11.30pm 8 July 2025
7.32pm 30 June 2025
7.32pm 30 June 2025
8.07pm 27 June 2025
8.40pm 24 June 2025
3.55pm 24 June 2025
4.38am 14 June 2025
4.44pm 10 June 2025
3.24pm 5 June 2025
1.45pm 31 May 2025
5.02pm 29 May 2025
4.46pm 23 May 2025
7.37am 20 May 2025

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 13°C Max: 14°C
Get a 5-day forecast

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Hartlepool Lifeboat Station
The Boathouse
Ferry Road
Middleton
Hartlepool
TS24 0RY

Station phone number

01429 266103

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

9am–4pm weekdays

Don't miss: crew training Thursday evening and Sunday morning

Visitor contact

Chris Hornsey

Visitor contact phone number

01429 266103

News and media from Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Two early Monday morning call-outs for Hartlepool RNLI volunteers
Read more
Article Events
New Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat officially named
Read more
Article Rescue
Commendations for Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat crew
Read more
Article Events
Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat naming ceremony date announced
Read more

Find a volunteer role

Check out our volunteering vacancies