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Minehead Lifeboat Station

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Andrew Escott

Looking out over the broad expanse of the Bristol Channel, Minehead Lifeboat Station has operated from the same boathouse since 1901. Today's station has two inshore lifeboats - a B class Atlantic 85 and a D class.

Minehead Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Minehead's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Minehead.
Our Lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Minehead
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest News
Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tide
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
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.
Minehead 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

Minehead Lifeboat Station
Quay West
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5UN

Station phone number

01643 703388

Accessibility

Disabled access

Visiting times

Our experienced and knowledgeable Visits team are happy to show you around the boathouse whenever the shop is open.

Crew training Sunday mornings 9.30am (except first Sunday of the month), also first and third Thursday evenings at 7pm.

News and media from Minehead Lifeboat Station

RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Sea safety
Minehead Lifeboats launch on service
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Article Heritage
Arrival plans for Appledore RNLI’s new Shannon class lifeboat
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Three men are standing by the coast, one is in a Minehead RNLI jacket and two in ceremonial dress
Article Corporate Partners
Minehead RNLI welcomes guests to commemorate 125 years of lifesaving
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Article People
Minehead to hold 125th anniversary event
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