Newbiggin Lifeboat Station is the oldest continuous boathouse in use in the RNLI fleet.
The station is full of local and RNLI history, including the gallantry of the women of Newbiggin and the heroic crews who have helped to save lives on the North East Coast for 170 years.
Summer Opening Hours: Friday to Monday, 10am - 4pm.
Please contact us to enquire about booking a visit from Friday to Monday, 10am - 4pm.
Winter Opening Hours
Monday: 10:30 am - 3pm
Tuesday: 5:30pm - 7:30pm (general enquiries only)
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:30am - 3pm
Friday: 11am - 3pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Visitors are welcome to watch the lifeboat launch on exercise from the prom. Please keep the slipway clear for yours other users' safety. The lifeboat usually launches for training at the following times:
Tuesdays: 18:00 - 18:30
Sundays: 09:00 - 09:30
Please note this is subject to operational and training requirements.
For large group visits of 5+ please email us [email protected]
T: 01670 817320
E: [email protected]
W: www.rnli.org