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Newhaven Lifeboat Station

Established in 1803, Newhaven Lifeboat Station covers from Beachy Head to Brighton. It’s a modern afloat station and operates an all-weather Severn class lifeboat. The crews have been awarded 19 medals for gallantry.
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Latest lifeboat launch

2.06pm 8 May 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Newhaven Lifeboat Station

2.06pm 8 May 2025
5.34pm 4 May 2025
11.37am 2 May 2025
2.02pm 26 April 2025
1.22am 22 April 2025
1.15am 22 April 2025
12.54pm 21 April 2025
1.00pm 20 April 2025
3.52pm 17 March 2025
1.05pm 16 January 2025
11.55am 25 December 2024
5.53pm 25 November 2024
5.53pm 25 November 2024
10.07pm 22 November 2024
3.02pm 31 October 2024
6.33pm 27 October 2024
10.05pm 21 October 2024
10.05pm 21 October 2024
10.05pm 21 October 2024
8.49am 4 October 2024

Today's weather

15°C Sunshine
Min: 7°C Max: 15°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Newhaven Lifeboat Station
West Quay
Newhaven
East Sussex
BN9 9BX

Station phone number

01273 514143

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access 

Shop phone number

01273 514587

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News and media from Newhaven Lifeboat Station

Looking at the sea with groups of walkers going to see the lifeboat
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Newhaven walkers support RNLIs Mayday Mile
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A crew member on the Y Boat with 7 Sisters in the back ground.
Article Sea safety
People cut off by tide rescued by Newhaven RNLI
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The Volunteer Crew of Newhaven Lifeboat Station on their Severn Class
Article People
Volunteer Crew Recruitment Begins at Newhaven RNLI
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Runners participating in the Mayday Mile
Article Fundraising
Newhaven RNLI puts out its own Mayday call to help raise vital funds
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