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RNLI West Kirby Lifeboat

West Kirby Lifeboat Station

For 40 years an inshore lifeboat at West Kirby has covered an area off the north west tip of the Wirral peninsula. Today’s D class lifeboat is a re-engineered and updated version of the original D class.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from West Kirby Lifeboat Station

10.32am 31 May 2026
8.34pm 29 May 2026
9.35pm 28 May 2026
4.44pm 18 May 2026
10.49am 2 May 2026
10.46am 2 May 2026
2.18pm 9 March 2026
12.35pm 21 February 2026
12.56pm 7 February 2026
12.50pm 7 February 2026
11.59am 24 December 2025
3.32pm 12 December 2025
11.37am 23 September 2025
9.21pm 23 July 2025
2.58pm 12 July 2025
11.19pm 8 July 2025
4.42pm 16 June 2025
8.19pm 1 June 2025
4.21pm 26 May 2025
7.38pm 23 May 2025

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

West Kirby Lifeboat Station
Coronation Gardens
South Parade
West Kirby
Merseyside
CH48 3JU

Station phone number

01516 251800

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

News and media from West Kirby Lifeboat Station

The lifeboat can be seen recovering onto the BV in the Dee Estuary near West Kirby
Article Rescue
Four taskings in four days for West Kirby RNLI
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Multiple agencies including emergency services respond while near the water
Article Rescue
West Kirby RNLI respond to medical emergency in multi agency response
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