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RNLI Bude Lifeboat Station

Bude Lifeboat Station

Established in 1837, Bude Lifeboat Station is situated in north Cornwall, where rocky coastline and rough surf have resulted in many call outs. Since 2001, the station has operated from Summerleaze Beach.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Bude Lifeboat Station

7.25am 18 September 2024
7.30pm 12 September 2024
8.23am 9 September 2024
8.22am 9 September 2024
4.13pm 30 August 2024
2.32pm 4 August 2024
2.12pm 3 August 2024
12.26am 1 August 2024
7.38pm 30 July 2024
12.36pm 4 July 2024
8.27pm 26 June 2024
9.20pm 4 June 2024
1.54am 23 May 2024
8.30pm 19 May 2024
5.26pm 10 May 2024
7.42pm 9 May 2024
11.03am 4 December 2023
4.34pm 17 October 2023
5.33pm 9 October 2023
9.14am 21 September 2023

Today's weather

15°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 15°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Bude Lifeboat Station
Summerleaze Beach Car Park
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8HN

Station phone number

01288 352971

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

By appointment only

Shop phone number

01288 359734

Visitor contact phone number

01288 359734

News and media from Bude Lifeboat Station

Article Fundraising
Bude welcomes fundraising couple over finish line.
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RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Heritage
Royal Cornwall Show reveals RNLI as one of its official charities
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Article Fundraising
Another outstanding year for Bude Lifeboat Weekend
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