Sue Halliwell marks the 150th anniversary of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s birth by tracing his ill-fated British ...

In the first service call the lifeboat volunteers launched at 3.12 pm and proceeded to the location given, of Ynys Faenol it transpired that one kayaker was out of his craft but had managed to make ...

The pass-outs, conducted by Coastal Lifeboat Trainer Ian Bruce, took place between 3:00pm and 6:30pm. Each candidate underwent a comprehensive assessment, which included a full rotation of both ...

Parking at the station is restricted. There is a car park in Lee Avenue approximately 91m from the station.

Our opening times are usually from 10am - 3.30pm on weekdays with varying times at weekends, depending on available volunteers. We advise calling ahead prior to visiting to avoid any disappointment.

Citizen historians have spent decades searching for the original text of Shackleton’s advertisement. Now, some say it might never have existed Colin Schultz; Updated by Sarah Kuta Ernest ...

Visits can be arranged by appointment.

The station is open to the public during the summer months. Please contact the station to arrange an appointment throughout the rest of the year.

Premiering at Sundance, director Charlie Shackleton salvages an unproduced project with a humbled, humorous video essay that's only limited by the tropes it's lampooning. It’s worth mourning the ...

We offer a warm welcome to visitors at our boathouse in Ilfracombe. Our friendly boathouse team can you show you around the station and they are full of interesting information about it. We also offer ...

In winter's cold grasp, it's nice to appreciate the venues that put in the work. Venues are an essential part of local culture, whether they're providing places to enjoy music, perform, or going above ...