RNLI Lifeboat Station

The RNLI is a charity that saves lives at sea. Blackpool lifeboat station is FREE entry and located on Central Promenade in front of Blackpool Tower. It is one of only two lifeboat stations that have three inshore lifeboats - an Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat, B867, William and Eleanor, two IB1 D Class Inshore Lifeboats, D732 Basil Eric Brookes and D729 Eileen Mary George. Launch and Recovery is performed using a Landrover (for the D class) and a Talus Tractor (for the Atlantic). The Atlantic 85 is capable of 25 knots and can search for 2.5 hours at full speed. The 2 IB1 D Class lifeboats are capable of 25 knots and can search for 3 hours at maximum speed. Each boat requires 3 trained crew to operate at optimum levels.

Blackpool's first RNLI lifeboat opened in 1864!!! The lifeboat crews have been presented with 11 awards for gallantry during its 156-year history. Visit and find out more about RNLI which has a shop offering a great range of gifts and souvenirs.