Everyday Heritage Visit to Happisburgh Lifeboat Station

The people of Happisburgh village have been Saving Lives At Sea from at least 1810. Come and hear some of their the stories as we look back over the years, detailing how rescues were made back in the days of horse power, human muscle power, top hats and cork life-jackets. Your visit will give you the opportunity to see how ordinary local people used to launch and operate the lifeboat, and how things have developed over the years to reflect changes in life-saving. You can see what happens now should you need to dial 999 and ask for the coastguard, along with the opportunity to speak to some of the current crew and, if circumstances allow, witness a boat launch and life-saving exercise. This is a truly unique chance to see how the heritage of the RNLI is used to keep as many people as safe as possible around our coast today.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1000

Sunday 20 September:

1000

Location & directions

RNLI, Lifeboat Station, Cart Gap Road, Happisburgh, Norfolk, NR12 0QL

Directions:

What 3 Words:- Remaking Salutes Heave

Contact on day:

Simon Tibble

Telephone number:

+447720215147

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] at least 48hrs in advance of the booked event to provide others with the opportunity to attend.

Booking contact name:

The Forum

Booking website:

https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com

Booking opens:

26 Aug 2026 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2026 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

It is expected that our station will be on service during your visit. Details of the visit may have to change due to unforseen emergency circumstances.

Additional information

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s)

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