Lifeboat Station
Based at the Stade, the station is home to an all-weather lifeboat, inshore lifeboat (or inflatable), launching tractors and a visitor centre complete with a viewing balcony.
Hastings Lifeboat Station is also home to the Inshore Lifeboat or ILB. The ILB goes out more often than Sealink Endeavour. There are plenty of rescues to be done - people stranded on cliffs because they've been cut off by the tide, people falling off cliffs and windsurfers, boats and lilos being swept out to sea. It's easier to approach a swimmer in difficulties in the water because of the ILB's size.
Visitor Information
Address:
The Stade
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3AR
Telephone: 01424 720828
Opening Times:
Please note: as this is an operational Lifeboat Station both Lifeboats may not always be available to view.
January and February: weekends only - 10.00am to 4.30pm
Rest of year: daily - 10.00am to 4.30pm
Group Information:
Group contact: Shirley Hawley
You must apply for a guided tour 28 days in advance to Mrs Hawley at the address above.
If you do not need a guided tour, groups are welcome anytime.
Group rates: free but donations always welcome.
Get Directions:
Go to our Directions to the Lifeboat Station page.
Website:
www.hastingslifeboat.org.uk/
Further Information: