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Now operating two inshore lifeboats in the Severn estuary, Weston-super-Mare originally operated the first motor lifeboat to be placed on the Somerset coast. The station has been presented with six awards for gallantry.

Weston-super-Mare Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Weston-super-Mare's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Weston-super-Mare.
Our lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Weston-super-Mare
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
Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
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.
Weston-super-Mare 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

Weston-super-Mare RNLI
Knightstone Boathouse
Knightstone Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 2BE

Station phone number

01934 613912 (unmanned)

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment. 

Visitor contact email address

[email protected]

Press Enquiries

Lifeboat Press Officer - [email protected]

Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer - [email protected]

Lifeboat Operations Manager

Christopher Ware
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