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For nearly 140 years Torbay Lifeboat Station has operated an all-weather lifeboat and today the station also has an inshore D class lifeboat.

The crew has a remarkable history of bravery with 52 awards for gallantry.

Learn more about Torbay Lifeboat Station

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Meet the crew
Meet the crew at Torbay who are saving lives at sea.
Meet the crew
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Learn about the lifeboats
Learn more about Torbay's Severn and D class lifeboats
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Fundraising and Events
Meet the fundraising team and find out what's going on
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Torbay's history
Learn more about Torbay's history, from 1866 to today.
Learn about the history

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Torbay Lifeboat Station

Berry Head Road

Brixham

South Devon

TQ5 9AF

Station phone number

01803 853136

Accessibility

Parking is limited although public car parks are very close by.

Visiting times

Typically between 10am-4pm. Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

Shop hours

Typically between 10am-4pm. Shop opening hours are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

Shop phone number

Kings Quay Shop: 01803 883570

Kiosk at Lifeboat station: 01803 853136 (same as station)

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How to find us

Torbay Lifeboat Station
Berry Head Road
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9AF

Torbay local safety knowledge

Our Water Safety advisors are out and about meeting and educating those who spend time enjoying the sea and all the coast offers.

They have great tips on how to have fun, can discuss skills and explain how to stay safe.

For more advice on how to stay safe by the water, visit the safety page.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

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Check out our volunteering vacancies