Museums · East of England
Lifeboat Museum
In or near Little Oakley.
Lifeboat Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Harwich Town · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lifeboat Museum is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Lifeboat Museum in Harwich showcases the history of lifeboats and the RNLI's connection to the town. Visitors can explore lifeboats, view historical artifacts, and learn about real-life rescues through exhibits and a video presentation.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lifeboat Museum, located in the East of England, showcases the history and operations of lifeboat services. This museum features exhibits dedicated to maritime rescue efforts and the vessels used throughout the years. It serves as a resource for understanding the vital role of lifeboats in coastal communities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9465, 1.2896
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Harwich
- Postcode
- CO12 3EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Phone
- 07761343771
- Nearest railway station
- Harwich Town — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.harwich-society.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/140914689 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lifeboat Museum?
- Lifeboat Museum is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO12 3EJ), in the parish of Harwich.
- What is Lifeboat Museum?
- Lifeboat Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lifeboat Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich Town, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO12 3EJ.
- Is Lifeboat Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Lifeboat Museum is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lifeboat Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich Town, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO12 3EJ.