Public art & sculpture · East of England
The Lifeboat Horse
In or near Stiffkey.
The Lifeboat Horse — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Lifeboat Horse is a public art located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Lifeboat Horse is a 3-metre high sculpture located in the harbour of Wells-next-the-Sea, created as a tribute to the horses that once pulled the town's lifeboat. It is visible at low tide and partially submerged at high tide, making it a popular attraction for both locals and visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Norfolk Coast SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HOLKHAM
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
- Ramsar wetland: North Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lifeboat Horse is a public art installation located in the East Midlands. It commemorates the vital role of lifeboat horses in maritime rescue operations, reflecting the region's maritime heritage. The piece serves as a tribute to the dedication and bravery of these animals.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9583, 0.8519
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Wells-next-the-Sea
- Postcode
- NR23 1AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Spring and summer; removed and stored in winter.
- Official site
- wellsguide.com
Sources
- osm: node/12918813923 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Eliza Adams Lifeboat Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
RNLB Lucy Lavers
Maritime museums · 0.2 km
Wells next the Sea Town Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Wells Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.5 km
The Orchard Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Mill Farm
Campsites · 0.9 km
Wells Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.9 km
Wells-next-the-Sea
Museums · 0.9 km
Pinewoods Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Pinewoods Holiday Park
Campsites · 1.2 km
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway
Heritage railways · 1.3 km
Blue Skies Campsite
Campsites · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 4Memorials & monuments · East of England
Eliza Adams Lifeboat Memorial
Eliza Adams Lifeboat Memorial — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Maritime museums · East of England
RNLB Lucy Lavers
RNLB Lucy Lavers in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wells next the Sea Town Sign
Wells next the Sea Town Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Harbours & ports · East of England
Wells Harbour
Wells Harbour — harbour in Wells next the Sea, Norfolk, England.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Orchard Caravan Park
The Orchard Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Mill Farm
Mill Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.
Where to eat & stay near The Lifeboat Horse
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Orchard Caravan Park
The Orchard Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Mill Farm
Mill Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Pinewoods Holiday Park
Pinewoods Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Pinewoods Holiday Park
Pinewoods Holiday Park — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Blue Skies Campsite
Blue Skies Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Lord Nelson Public House
The Lord Nelson Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Oxford Stores Public House
Oxford Stores Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Hoste Arms Public House
Hoste Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage
White Horse Public House And Adjoining Cottage in England East, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Bird In Flight
Bird In Flight — Public artwork (sculpture) by Bob Dawson.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
bust of Jagadish Chandra Bose
bust of Jagadish Chandra Bose — Public artwork (sculpture).
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Calvery's Ode To Tobacco
Calvery's Ode To Tobacco — Public artwork (mural).
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Cambridge Gateway from India
Cambridge Gateway from India — Public artwork (installation).
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lifeboat Horse?
- The Lifeboat Horse is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR23 1AT), in the parish of Wells-next-the-Sea.
- What is The Lifeboat Horse?
- The Lifeboat Horse — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Lifeboat Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR23 1AT.
- Is The Lifeboat Horse a protected site?
- Yes — The Lifeboat Horse is part of the North Norfolk Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HOLKHAM National Nature Reserve.
- Is The Lifeboat Horse free to visit?
- Yes, The Lifeboat Horse is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Lifeboat Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR23 1AT.