A two-storey wooden building with a sloping roof.

Dover Lifeboat Station

Today's weather

18°C Rain

Min: 15°C Max: 18°C

Nicholas Leach

For over 165 years Dover lifeboats have been saving lives and over 30 awards for gallantry have been presented to the crews. Today, the station operates the largest lifeboat in the fleet, a Severn class lifeboat.

Dover Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.

Dover's lifeboats

Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Dover.

Our Lifeboats

News and media from Dover

Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Dover Lifeboat Station
New Marina
Curve Road
Dover
CT17 9FQ

Station phone number

Tel: 01304 279545

Visitor Centre

Our Visitor Centre is open to visitors during shop opening hours.

Pre-booked group visits

For group bookings for an in depth guided tour please contact our Visits Officer.

For all visitor enquiries please contact:

Name: Andy Milton

Tel: 07977 439720

Email: [email protected]

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Launch time

7.44am 29 July 2026

News and media from Dover Lifeboat Station

Article Fundraising

Tuesday 18 August 2026

Dover RNLI volunteer smashes fundraising target cycling 676 miles around Kent

Article Rescue

Saturday 25 July 2026

Dover RNLI crew member first on scene in dramatic shoreline rescue

Poster for Dover Emergency Services Day 19 July 2026

Article Events

Friday 17 July 2026

Dover RNLI hosts Emergency Services Day Sunday 19 July

Article Rescue

Thursday 16 July 2026

Walmer RNLI responds to Mayday call to a tug with engine failure

Find a volunteer role

Check out our volunteering vacancies

Dover's RNLI Shop

Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.

Our shop