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RNLI Blyth Lifeboat Station

Blyth Lifeboat Station

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Since it was established in 1826, Blyth Lifeboat Station has been presented with 16 awards for gallantry, and operated both all-weather and inshore lifeboats. Today, the station operates two inshore lifeboats: a D class and a B class Atlantic 85.

Blyth Lifeboat Station

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

Blyth Lifeboat Station
Quay Road
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 3PA

Station phone number

01670 352201

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

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Recent lifeboat launches from Blyth Lifeboat Station

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Blyth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.55am 23 July 2026

Blyth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.39pm 28 June 2026

Blyth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.22pm 4 May 2026

Blyth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

2.02pm 2 May 2026

Blyth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.11pm 8 April 2026

Blyth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.09pm 8 April 2026

Blyth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.51pm 16 January 2026

Blyth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.46pm 16 January 2026

Blyth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.40pm 26 December 2025

News and media from Blyth Lifeboat Station

Image shows a Scania truck and trailer parked on a road. The cabin is to the right of the image, the rear of the trailer is to the left. The trailer has a RNLI Float to Live campaign image on it, running the full length of the trailer. In the background, some grass and the sea can be seen. The weather is bright and dry with some clouds in the sky.
Article Beach safety
RNLI Float to Live truck trailer visits Whitley Bay via Scania partnership
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Aerial shot of lifeboat crew
Article Events
Blyth RNLI celebrates historic 200-year milestone with plaque unveiling
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Crew members line up in front of Tyne Bridge ahead to ask for support of the Great North Run
Article Fundraising
Runners asked to go for glory and support the RNLI in the Great North Run
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Person wearing lifejacket talking to others in front of an RNLI flag
Article Sea safety
RNLI Unites with Yacht Club to Provide Water Safety Training
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