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Newcastle Lifeboat Station

Newcastle Lifeboat Station

Established in 1825, Newcastle Lifeboat Station operates an all-weather Mersey class lifeboat and an inshore D class lifeboat. The crews have been awarded thirty medals for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

9.37am 1 July 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Newcastle Lifeboat Station

9.37am 1 July 2025
6.29pm 17 June 2025
6.29pm 17 June 2025
9.32am 14 June 2025
9.30am 14 June 2025
6.28pm 10 June 2025
7.47pm 17 May 2025
10.16am 15 May 2025
1.09am 21 April 2025
12.17pm 5 January 2025
3.23pm 30 December 2024
2.47pm 21 December 2024
5.58pm 13 September 2024
9.59pm 7 September 2024
2.07pm 25 August 2024
7.04pm 8 August 2024
5.09pm 4 August 2024
4.44pm 4 August 2024
7.27pm 31 July 2024
8.14pm 28 July 2024

Today's weather

16°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 16°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Newcastle Lifeboat Station
South Promanade
Newcastle
Co. Down
BT33 0EX

Station phone number

028 4372 5138

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

10am-4pm 

Visitor contact email

[email protected]

Shop hours

It is a mobile shop, available on request 

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RNLI and Girlguiding Ulster launch partnership to empower girls to stay safe
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