On 22 February 1826, Lyme Regis received funding from the RNLI for a lifeboat. To mark this significant bicentenary, the lifeboat station is planning a series of celebratory events throughout 2026.

The first of these will take place on Sunday 22 February 2026, when a special thanksgiving service will be held at St Michael’s Church, Lyme Regis, beginning at 11.00am. The community will be gathering for this service, which will celebrate the long-standing connection between the lifeboat station, the town, the people of Lyme Regis, harbour users, and all those who work with, fundraise for, and support the lifeboat service.