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Craster lifeboat

Craster Lifeboat Station

For over 50 years Craster Lifeboat Station has operated an inshore D class lifeboat. The crews have been presented with two awards for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

4.21pm 29 September 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Craster Lifeboat Station

4.21pm 29 September 2025
12.00pm 15 August 2024
12.46pm 3 August 2024
1.58pm 30 July 2024
3.18pm 25 July 2024
9.14pm 19 June 2024
4.43am 9 June 2024
3.32pm 11 May 2024
6.03pm 8 April 2024
1.46pm 8 April 2024
12.24pm 6 July 2023
3.50pm 4 June 2023
2.24pm 5 September 2022
12.19pm 15 August 2022
1.09pm 7 August 2022
5.08pm 3 July 2022
11.30am 16 June 2022
9.52am 15 October 2021
6.14pm 6 September 2021
3.37pm 14 August 2021

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 10°C Max: 13°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

West End
Craster
Northumberland
NE66 3TS

Station phone number

01665 576050

Visiting times

By appointment only

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News and media from Craster Lifeboat Station

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RNLI Tour of the North - 200 Mile Ride
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Article Sea safety
RNLI issues safety advice as temperatures continue to rise in the North and East
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An open water shot of the D Class lifeboat returning to Craster Harbour
Article Rescue
Craster and Seahouses RNLI assist injured visitor on Inner Farne Island
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