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Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

Lowestoft is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland. Many notable rescues have been carried out during Lowestoft's history, including the evacuation of British forces from Dunkirk, and the crews have received 45 awards for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

11.21pm 22 September 2025
12.32pm 19 September 2025
9.19pm 10 September 2025
1.34pm 31 August 2025
3.30pm 11 August 2025
3.30pm 11 August 2025
3.23pm 11 August 2025
9.58pm 9 August 2025
12.33am 26 July 2025
9.05am 22 July 2025
12.19pm 5 July 2025
1.22am 29 June 2025
11.15am 16 June 2025
6.58am 14 June 2025
7.12pm 7 June 2025
7.45pm 29 May 2025
10.10pm 28 May 2025
6.58pm 21 May 2025
11.12pm 19 May 2025
2.48pm 13 May 2025

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 11°C Max: 13°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Lowestoft Lifeboat Station
c/o Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club
South Pier
Royal Plain
Suffolk
NR33 0AE

Station phone number

01502 573757

Accessibility

Pedestrian access to view the Lowestoft Lifeboat from the quayside is available to the public. There is parking available at nearby public seafront car parks.

Shop open hours

Every day 10.30am to 2.30pm (subject to volunteers)

Shop Phone Number

01502 531507
(answer phone)

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