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13/06/2026

Ahoy, Future Captains!

We’re looking for brave crews to build a raft and take part in this year’s Wells Carnival Raft Race. Rally your friends, colleagues, club members, or family and create a craft worthy of the high seas (or at least Wells Harbour!).

Whether you’re racing to win or simply joining the fun, we’d love to see you on the water. Prizes for winners and best fancy dress 🥇

Saturday 25th July - to fit in with the tides. Meet at the East End slipway by 4.30pm for 5pm start (tide dependent)

Assemble your crew and prepare to make waves (or possibly just a big splash)! 🌊🚣‍♂️

Numbers have been down in recent years so help us keep the event ‘afloat’ by taking part this year

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02/06/2026

Take care!

01/06/2026

Check the tides before parking on staithes or walking out on the low tide sands, it’s not just your life you are risking!

Please check the tide times before heading to the beach and plan your visit carefully.

The tide can move quickly at Wells, filling channels and cutting people off from the safety of the main beach.

Please make sure you are back on dry sand or land at least four hours before Wells Bar high tide. Do not attempt to wade or swim through channels, as the water may be deeper and faster-flowing than it appears.

Always check local signage, listen for the siren and follow advice from the beach wardens.
In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

29/05/2026

Support our local carnival, they support our local charities and community project ad provide a fabulous 10 days of entertainment in early August.

🎉 Exciting news from Wells-next-the-Sea Carnival! 🎉

Our Summer Draw is here — tickets are just £1 each for your chance to win some fabulous prizes! 🌞🎟️

A huge thank you to our amazing local supporters for selling tickets:
✨ Chi Beauty Centre at Wells Community Hospital
✨ Ele and Me, Bolts Close
✨ Wildwood Florist, Staithe Street
✨ Golding’s, Staithe Street
✨ Ivy Cottage Bees on the Quayside
✨ Wells Memorial Institute Club

Please see the image for full details and prize information. Good luck everyone! 🍀

Alternatively, you can email us at: [email protected] with your name, contact telephone number, and the number of tickets you’d like to purchase. We’ll reply with our bank details and, once payment has been received, we’ll allocate your tickets and send you an image confirmation. 🎟️
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25/05/2026

Please help keep our volunteer crews moving.

This morning, parking around the lifeboat station is causing access issues again. We completely understand Wells is very busy, but the spaces and access around the boathouse are emergency service parking and must be kept clear at all times.

Our volunteers can be paged at any moment, and every second matters when someone is in trouble at sea. Blocked access can delay crew reaching the lifeboat, launching safely, or returning from a shout.

We are asking everyone, respectfully but very clearly: please do not park in or block RNLI access areas, emergency service spaces, slipways, gates or turning areas.

Thank you to everyone who helps by parking considerately and keeping access clear for our lifesaving volunteers. Your support really does make a difference.

Please respect Holkham when they are enforcing this on our behalf. ☀️💙