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Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Margate.
Our Lifeboats
Margate Lifeboat Station
Margate’s lifeboat station is located on the promenade next to Turner Contemporary art gallery. It is home to a B Class lifeboat and a D Class inshore lifeboat. As Margate is a popular seaside resort, they’re particularly busy during the Summer months.
Margate Lifeboat Station
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest News
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
Local info
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
Margate Lifeboat Station
The Rendezvous
Margate
Kent
CT9
Accessibility
Parking, disabled parking, disabled access
Visiting times
The station is currently closed to the public until 2027. We welcome group visits by appointment and suggest contacting by phone to book visits.
Telephone
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Recent lifeboat launches from Margate Lifeboat Station
Our latest launches >News and media from Margate Lifeboat Station
Margate's RNLI Shop
Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
Our shop