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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.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Bude Lifeboat Station

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
12.46pm 24 October 2024
7.25am 18 September 2024
7.30pm 12 September 2024
8.23am 9 September 2024
8.22am 9 September 2024
4.13pm 30 August 2024
2.32pm 4 August 2024
2.12pm 3 August 2024
12.26am 1 August 2024
7.38pm 30 July 2024
12.36pm 4 July 2024
8.27pm 26 June 2024
9.20pm 4 June 2024
1.54am 23 May 2024
8.30pm 19 May 2024

Today's weather

9°C Rain
Min: 4°C Max: 9°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

RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Rescue
Padstow RNLI volunteer crew launch to reports of an overdue kayaker
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Article Lifeboats
Missing swimmer north of Bude
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Left to Right - Rhys, Liam, Mini, Ross,Ted
Article Heritage
Bude RNLI lifeboat and lifeguards invited to London to celebrate 200 years
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Article Sea safety
Bude RNLI assist coastguard team with ill casualty from base of steep cliffs
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