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Newquay Lifeboat Station

Newquay Lifeboat Station

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Newquay Lifeboat Station operated an all-weather lifeboat for nearly 80 years until it closed in 1945. The station re-opened again in 1965. The crews have received several awards for gallantry and now operate two inshore lifeboats.

Newquay Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Newquay's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Newquay.
Our Lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Newquay
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 tides
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.
Newquay'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

Newquay Lifeboat Station
Newquay Harbour
South Quay Hill
Newquay
Cornwall
TR7 1HR

Station phone number

01637 873846

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

March - October

11am-3pm (term time)

10am-4pm (school holidays)

To arrange a group visit please call Alan Cox on 07788614772

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Recent lifeboat launches from Newquay Lifeboat Station

Our latest launches >

Newquay Lifeboat Station

Launch time

7.01pm 6 September 2026

Newquay Lifeboat Station

Launch time

7.01pm 6 September 2026

Newquay Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.00pm 3 September 2026

Newquay Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.30am 30 August 2026

Newquay Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.52am 30 August 2026

Newquay Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.52am 30 August 2026

Newquay Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.34pm 29 August 2026

Newquay Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.31pm 29 August 2026

Newquay Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.43am 28 August 2026

News and media from Newquay Lifeboat Station

Andrew and Lynne Richmond naming Newquay's D Class lifeboat
Article Events
Newquay RNLI volunteers officially name their new D class lifeboat.
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Lifeboat being recovered to trailer.
Article Lifeboats
St Agnes RNLI lifeboat launches to research vessel in distress
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Emma Auchnie and Gareth Horner from Newquay RNLI
Article People
RNLI Medical Director Commendation is awarded to Newquay RNLI shore crew member.
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Newquay's Atlantic 85 being launched from the harbour
Article Sea safety
Newquay RNLI launch to 17ft speedboat experiencing engine failure
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Find a volunteer role

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Newquay's RNLI Shop
Blue shopping bag.
Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
Our shop
Newquay Fundraising Group
Find out how you can support our lifesaving work by joining our local fundraising branch.
Our fundraising group