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Newquay Lifeboat Station

Newquay Lifeboat Station

Newquay Lifeboat Station operated an all-weather lifeboat for nearly 80 years until it closed in 1945. The station re-opened again in 1965. The crews have received several awards for gallantry and now operate two inshore lifeboats.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Newquay Lifeboat Station

2.29pm 3 October 2025
2.14pm 3 October 2025
1.48pm 18 September 2025
12.44am 17 September 2025
12.18am 17 September 2025
12.06am 17 September 2025
12.06am 17 September 2025
12.26am 6 September 2025
12.26am 6 September 2025
12.10pm 25 August 2025
12.10pm 25 August 2025
2.24pm 16 August 2025
8.36pm 14 August 2025
8.36pm 14 August 2025
8.34pm 14 August 2025
1.24pm 12 August 2025
9.12am 11 August 2025
9.12am 11 August 2025
9.11am 11 August 2025
3.59pm 10 August 2025

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 11°C Max: 13°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Newquay Lifeboat Station
Newquay Harbour
South Quay Hill
Newquay
Cornwall
TR7 1HR

Station phone number

01637 873846

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

24th March - 27th October

11am - 3pm (term time)

10am - 4pm (school holidays) 

Shop hours

24th March - 27th October

11am - 3pm (term time)

10am - 4pm (school holidays)

Shop phone number

01637 852496

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