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RNLI Flamborough

Southsea Road,, Flamborough, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15 1AE

  • 18 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

In 2024 the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Celebrated its 200th Anniversary. RNLI Flamborough, will be hosting an illustrated talk which will also be livestreamed as access to the site is limited.

An illustrated talk will be given in the Boathouse by the station’s Lifeboat Operations Manager, (LOM), a true Flamborian with over 50 years of service to the RNLI, Captain Dave Freeman (MN). Dave, supported by the Secretary to the RNLI Flamborough Supporter’s Group, will give an overview of the history of Lifeboats at Flamborough and why the RNLI is at the heart of the village and is firmly rooted in the community.

At RNLI Flamborough, we are proud that our LOM is the Great Great Nephew of Henry Freeman – the sole survivor of the Whitby Lifeboat Disaster of 1861, by virtue of the fact he was wearing a very new invention, a lifejacket made of cork. Dave was recently asked to share his ancestor’s story as a part of the RNLI 200 Voices podcasts, which can be found at the bottom of this page in the Online channels.
Location: RNLI Flamborough Boathouse – South Sea Rd, Flamborough YO15 1AE, with a chance to look around the boat and ask questions.

Please note parking is at the top of the road with a walk down to the Station – the parking area adjacent to the Boathouse needs to be clear at all times in case there is a call out when the volunteer crew need to be able to park.

Timings & Tours

Thursday 18 September:
1400-1600

Location & directions

Southsea Road,, Flamborough, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15 1AE

Directions:
Please note there is NO PARKING outside the Lifeboat Station. Car parking is available next to the Living Seas Centre, it is pay and display. The road down to the Lifeboat Station is quite steep and is about 0.2 of a mile to walk.
Contact on day:
Sal Cooke

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please email Sal Cooke at [email protected] for booking the Physical or Online event
Booking contact name:
Sal Cooke
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking opens:
01 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
18 Jun 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The parking is 0.2 miles away, the hill is steep and will be a challenge to those with mobility issues.

Additional information

The history surrounding this lifeboat station is amazing and well worth the walk to be part of this event.

Max no of people per tour:
30
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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