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Torbay Lifeboat Station

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Volunteer crews have been saving lives in all weathers at Torbay for over 150 years. Today, the station has two lifeboats – a Severn class and a D class inshore lifeboat.

The crew has a remarkable history of bravery with 52 awards for gallantry.

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Meet the crew

Get to know the crew at Torbay and find out more about their lifesaving roles.

Meet the crew

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Learn about the lifeboats

Read about Torbay's Severn and D class lifeboats.

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Fundraising and events

Find out more about our fundraisers and discover upcoming events.

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Torbay's history

Discover Torbay's remarkable lifesaving history, from 1866 to today.

Learn about the history

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Torbay Lifeboat Station

Berry Head Road

Brixham

South Devon

TQ5 9AF

Station phone number

01803 853136

Accessibility

Parking is limited although public car parks are very close by.

Visiting times

Typically between 10am-4pm. Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

Shop hours

Typically between 10am-4pm. Shop opening hours are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

Shop phone number

Kings Quay Shop: 01803 883570

Kiosk at Lifeboat station: 01803 853136 (same as station)

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How to find us

Torbay Lifeboat Station
Berry Head Road
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9AF

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Staying safe by the water in and around Torbay

Our local water safety experts provide useful advice to help you stay safe and have fun by the coast.

Head to our safety page to discover a hub of water safety advice, including common coastal risks and how to minimise them, activity guides for a variety of watersports and hobbies, and five simple steps for floating to live.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

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