Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Our station is situated at the eastern end of the Isle of Wight, overlooking two of the busiest ports in the UK, the largest cruise ship terminal and the second largest container and ferry port in the UK.
Established in 1867, our station has two lifeboats and is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, thanks to the commitment of over 40 volunteers.
Learn more about Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Learn more about our two lifeboats and take a closer look with our interactive display.
Discover our lifeboats
Plan a visit to our lifeboat station or attend one of our fundraising and volunteer events
Join us at an event
Visitor information and facilities
Station address
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Lane End
Bembridge
Isle of Wight
PO35 5TD
Station phone number
Accessibility
Parking, Disabled parking, Disabled access.
Visiting times
November-July
Monday-Sunday 2pm-4pm
July-late October
Monday-Sunday 11am-4pm
School holidays and half terms
Monday-Sunday 11am-4pm
For out-of-hours visits please contact us
Please note there is a Council-owned pay and display car park on-site. Public toilet next to the car park.
Shop phone number
Connect with us
Recent lifeboat launches from Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Our latest launches >Bembridge Lifeboat Station launched 20 hours ago
Launch time
12.04am 15 April 2025
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Launch time
1.12pm 10 April 2025
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Launch time
11.57pm 1 April 2025
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Launch time
5.12pm 1 April 2025
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Launch time
1.04pm 1 April 2025
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Launch time
4.00pm 30 March 2025
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Launch time
11.01am 30 March 2025
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Launch time
2.36pm 28 March 2025
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Launch time
2.25pm 28 March 2025
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Launch time
11.53am 14 March 2025
Local Knowledge
North-easterly facing, sea wall promenade, short sandy belt above the rocky pools and ledges to low water mark, A popular beach with private beach huts.
Emergency equipment
There is an Emergency Telephone and Defibrillator (AED) on the wall adjacent to the Lifeboat Shop entrance.
On the Beach
- The tide runs fast on both sides of the Lifeboat Pier on either side of high tide.
- Do watch out on low tides so that you are not cut off on the Ledges by the incoming tides.
- The Ledges can be slippery.
- Big drops from the promenade walls.
In the Water
- Offshore winds can blow you or an inflatable toy out to sea. Don’t use them in offshore winds.
- Keep clear of man made structures like piers or groynes.
- Keep clear of other water users – swimmers and powerboats don’t mix.
News and media involving Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Come visit our shop and guild
There are so many different volunteering roles at Bembridge Lifeboat Station, there are opportunities for everyone.
Contact the station
Visit our shop and choose the perfect gift or souvenir! We offer a wide range of homeware, clothing, delicious treats, toys, greeting cards and much more.
Visit our shop
Bembridge Guild is a very active organisation with over 100 members. As well as fundraising and running the RNLI shop, Guild members are also responsible for the Boathouse and guiding the school and youth group visits.
Contact the guild