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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

9.01am 26 May 2026
6.52pm 25 May 2026
3.34pm 8 May 2026
4.12pm 2 May 2026
6.04pm 20 April 2026
10.34am 16 March 2026
4.39pm 26 September 2025
7.06pm 25 August 2025
2.56pm 10 August 2025
8.18am 6 August 2025
6.10pm 5 August 2025
9.21pm 7 July 2025
2.16pm 6 June 2025
1.47pm 11 April 2025
2.15pm 1 March 2025
10.00am 18 January 2025
11.45am 12 January 2025
11.29am 2 January 2025
7.07pm 14 November 2024
5.51pm 11 November 2024

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 14°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 Heritage
Arrival plans for Appledore RNLI’s new Shannon class lifeboat
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RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Sea safety
Bude RNLI launch to casualty cut off by the tide
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Article Fundraising
You’re invited to join us for Bude Lifeboat Day 2025!
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