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Tower RNLI, based in the heart of London, is our busiest lifeboat station. The crew are on the station 24/7, 365 days a year- ready to respond to any incident immediately.

Tower Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Tower's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Tower.
Our lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Tower
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest News
Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tides
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
Local info
A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Tower's history
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
Our history

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Tower Lifeboat Station
Lifeboat Pier
Victoria Embankment
Westminster
London
WC2R 2PP

Station phone number

0207 240 3978

Station contact email:

[email protected]

Accessibility

There is no parking at the station.

Visiting times

Tower station is pleased to offer organised visits for the public and groups. Due to the nature of the station, we are unable to accommodate any adhoc drop ins. To book a visit, please visit our Eventbrite page. If you are a group of 10+, please email [email protected] to arrange your visit. When emailing, please provide the group name, number of children and adults and preferred days/times.

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News and media from Tower Lifeboat Station

RNLI Volunteers taking part in the Tower RNLI Cycle Challenge with fellow lifeboat volunteers at Whitstable RNLI on Thursday evening.
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Tower Lifeboat Cycle Challenge arrives at Whitstable RNLI
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Tower Crew Cycling Challengers standing on Tower Lifeboat E-10 holding onto a bike
Article Fundraising
Tower RNLI crew to cycle 540km from Poole to Tower Lifeboat Pier
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Crew in D class lifeboat
Article Lifeboats
SEVEN ‘SHOUTS’ IN SEVEN DAYS FOR TEDDINGTON RNLI
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Two rubber ducks appearing to drive a lifeboat
Article Events
Ducks Away for Teddington RNLI Lifeboat Week and Open Day
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