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RNLI Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

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Located on the Somerset coast, Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station was established in 1836. The current station was opened in 2003 and operates two inshore lifeboats.

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

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

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station
Pier Street
Burnham-on-Sea
TA8 1BT

Station phone number

01278 789375

Visiting times

By appointment only 

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Recent lifeboat launches from Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

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Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.03pm 15 August 2026

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.45pm 28 July 2026

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.38pm 20 July 2026

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.37pm 20 July 2026

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.51pm 13 June 2026

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

Launch time

1.30pm 3 June 2026

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

Launch time

1.01pm 3 June 2026

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.05pm 20 May 2026

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.43pm 14 May 2026

News and media from Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station

Burnham's launch trailor and tractor on the beach
Article Sea safety
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI lifeboat volunteers tasked by Milford Haven Coastguard
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Burnham-on-Sea RNLI Lifeguards preparing for the exercise
Article Crew training
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI lifeboat volunteers exercise with local RNLI lifeguards
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Members of the water safety team worked in liaison with Burnham-on-Sea Lifeguards
Article Sea safety
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI Water Safety team gives Water Safety messages.
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A library photograph of both Burnham-on-Sea RNLI Lifeboats launching from Burnham beach
Article Sea safety
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI tasked after concern for sea swimmers at Berrow
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Burnham-on Sea's RNLI Shop
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Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
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Burnham and Highbridge Fundraising Branch
Volunteers in and around Burnham and Highbridge devote their time to raising vital funds for the RNLI.
Our Fundraising Group