Museums · South East England
Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum
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Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum — museum in Eastbourne, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Eastbourne · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum is a museum in East Sussex, South-East England. Built or established in 1937, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Eastbourne parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area BN21.
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Place summary
The RNLI Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum is located in East Sussex, South-East England. Established in 1937, this modern museum focuses on the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and its operations in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7622, 0.2865
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Eastbourne
- Parish
- Eastbourne, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN21 4BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Eastbourne
- Established
- 1937
- Nearest railway station
- Eastbourne — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q113369762 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum?
- Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN21 4BY), in the parish of Eastbourne, unparished area.
- What is Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum?
- Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum — museum in Eastbourne, England, UK.
- How do I get to Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN21 4BY.
- When was Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum built?
- Built or established in 1937.
- Is Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN21 4BY.