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Staithes and Runswick Lifeboat Station

For over 150 years lifeboats have been stationed at both Staithes and Runswick Bay and the crews have been presented with nine awards for gallantry. Today, Staithes and Runswick's inshore lifeboat is located in the small fishing village of Staithes.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Staithes and Runswick Lifeboat Station

12.35pm 27 March 2026
11.30am 26 February 2026
11.58pm 10 February 2026
4.44pm 25 January 2026
11.45am 30 December 2025
3.00pm 16 October 2025
5.02pm 22 June 2025
1.44pm 31 May 2025
7.19pm 26 April 2025
11.44am 15 April 2025
5.00pm 23 November 2024
3.25pm 3 November 2024
8.33pm 15 October 2024
4.38pm 21 June 2024
7.34pm 19 May 2024
2.11pm 21 March 2024
2.21pm 24 February 2024
2.20pm 15 December 2023
2.20pm 15 December 2023
1.52am 5 November 2023

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 10°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Staithes and Runswick Lifeboat Station
Cowbar
Staithes
North Yorkshire
TS13 5BY

Station phone number

01947 840001

Visiting times

10am – 4pm daily

Don't miss: crew training taking place from 6pm on Monday evenings.

Visitor contact

Sean Baxter

Visitor contact phone number

01947 840278

Shop hours

Easter – Christmas

Monday – Sunday

Shop phone number

01947 840587

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News and media from Staithes and Runswick Lifeboat Station

Article Fundraising
Staithes and Runswick RNLI Auction Returns to Easter Weekend for 2026 Fundraiser
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Crew members line up in front of Tyne Bridge ahead to ask for support of the Great North Run
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Runners asked to go for glory and support the RNLI in the Great North Run
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Article Heritage
150 Years Ago: The Launch That Changed Staithes Forever
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