Happisburgh Time and Tide Bell

Happisburgh Time and Tide Bell A permanent sound sculpture on Happisburgh beach The rise of the water at high tide moves the clapper to strike the bell.

Happisburgh will become one of the sites for the installation of 15 bells around the British coastline rung by the sea at high tide. This community arts project, which is the brain child of Marcus Vergette, is to make a permanent installation of the Time and Tide Bell at the high tide mark at a number of diverse sites around the country, from urban centres to open stretches of coastline. Played by

the movement of the waves, the bell creates a varying, gentle, musical pattern. Haisboro Sands lays off the coast of the villages of Happisburgh, Bacton and Sea Palling. The beauty of this stretch of coastline is only matched by its long history of human habitation and, sometimes, embattlement. The oldest human footprints ever found outside of Afric were discovered here on Happisburgh beach. Dating from 900,000 years ago when the North sea was a land mass connecting Britan to main land europe a gentle tide of settlers passed this spot. Below the waves now there is also the signs of later travellers who came to grief on this treacherous stretch of coast. Today the area attracts vistors from all over the world. The installation of a Time and Tide Bell will mark an appropriate point for reflection and inspiration.

28/08/2026

FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING….
We’re excited to announce that Happisburgh Lifeboat Station will be opening its doors for An Audience With The Crew, hosted by ITV Anglia David Whiteley!

Come along and hear stories from long serving and current sea-going crew about how lifeboat operations have changed over more than 200 years. There will anecdotes a-plenty from across the station as well as light refreshments.

You’ll also have the chance to meet some of our current volunteer crew, find out what we do and how we operate today

📅 Tuesday 15th September 2026
⏰ Doors open at 7:00pm
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND
☕️ By donation
🍩🍪🍩 Bakes too!! Also by donation.

Whether you’re a lifelong supporter of the RNLI, fascinated by local history, or simply curious about how ordinary people have helped save lives along our coastline for generations, there’s something for everyone.

Come along, discover our history and meet the people continuing the lifesaving tradition today.

BOOKING IS RECOMMENDED. LIMITED WALK-IN SPACES MAY BE AVAILABLE.
Booking opens 26th August 2026 at 10:00am and closes 14th September 2026 at 3:00pm

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25/08/2026

🚨 Four rescues. One tense episode. 🚨

Saving Lives at Sea returns tonight at 8pm on BBC Two.

From a yacht breaking apart on a Norfolk sandbank, to paddleboarders stranded offshore, an injured fisherman trapped by a rising tide and swimmers in trouble near Skerries – lifeboat crews are racing against the clock to bring people home safely.

❤️ Watch tonight at 8pm on BBC Two, or catch up now on BBC iPlayer.

Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Lifeboat
Scarborough Lifeboat Station
Skerries RNLI
RNLI St Davids Lifeboat
Caister Lifeboat

24/08/2026

🚤 STEP BACK IN TIME WITH RNLI HAPPISBURGH! 🚤

We’re excited to announce that Happisburgh Lifeboat Station will be opening its doors for the 2026 Heritage Open Days!

Come along and discover the incredible story of lifesaving at Happisburgh since 1810, hear some of the stories from our past, and see how lifeboat operations have changed over more than 200 years

You’ll also have the chance to meet some of our current volunteer crew, find out what we do and how we operate today

📅 Sunday 13th September 2026
📅 Sunday 20th September 2026
⏰ 10:00am
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND

Whether you’re a lifelong supporter of the RNLI, fascinated by local history, or simply curious about how ordinary people have helped save lives along our coastline for generations, there’s something for everyone.

Come along, discover our history and meet the people continuing the lifesaving tradition today.

BOOKING IS REQUIRED
Booking opens 26th August 2026 at 10:00am and closes 12th September 2026 at 3:00pm

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23/08/2026

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