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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

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
4.04pm 29 October 2023
11.57am 30 September 2023
12.13pm 23 August 2023
2.05pm 15 August 2023
12.07pm 15 June 2023
11.53am 14 May 2023
3.13pm 14 January 2023
10.53am 23 December 2022
5.48pm 18 October 2022
11.50pm 17 October 2022
5.38pm 1 September 2022

Today's weather

10°C Cloudy
Min: 7°C Max: 10°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 9am on Sunday mornings

Visitor contact

Sean Baxter

Visitor contact phone number

01947 840278

Shop hours

Easter – Christmas

Monday – Sunday

Shop phone number

01947 840587

News and media from Staithes and Runswick Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Staithes and Runswick RNLI volunteers launch to tidal cut off at Kettleness
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Article Heritage
Staithes jubilant as RNLI lifeboat station reopens in 1928
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Article People
Staithes and Runswick RNLI volunteer gives reading at seafarers service
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Article Heritage
The fifth lifeboat and the story of the Staithes Grace Darling
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