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A small stone boathouse with a red door and a long slipway.

Clovelly Lifeboat Station

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A small station, nestled into the heart of the historic and picturesque heritage village of Clovelly. Saving lives since 1870, the station now proudly houses an Atlantic 85 – the Toby Rundle.

Clovelly Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Clovelly's lifeboat
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Clovelly.
Our lifeboat
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Clovelly
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Latest news
Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tides
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Local info
A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Clovelly's history
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
Our history

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Clovelly Lifeboat Station
62 The Quay
Clovelly
Bideford
Devon
EX39 5TF

Station phone number

01237 431828

Visiting times

By appointment only

Visitor contact

Andy Mitchell, Boathouse Manager

Visitor contact phone number

07795 654335

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News and media from Clovelly Lifeboat Station

Article Crew training
Appledore RNLI’s new Shannon class lifeboat is now home.
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Article Heritage
Arrival plans for Appledore RNLI’s new Shannon class lifeboat
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A runner tackles the Cobble Wobble route
Article Fundraising
Yellow Welly Cobble Wobble returns to Clovelly
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