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Ramsgate is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the British Isles. During its lifesaving history, the crews have been presented with over 50 awards for gallantry, the most recent in 2000.

Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Ramsgate's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Ramsgate.
Our lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Ramsgate
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.
Ramsgate'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

Ramsgate Lifeboat Station
Western Crosswall
Ramsgate Royal Harbour
Kent
CT11 9RN

Station phone number

01843 580580

Accessibility

Parking
Disabled parking

Visitor times

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

News and media from Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Ramsgate RNLI lifeboat 16-23 on open water with crew members standing on deck
Article Rescue
Ramsgate RNLI launch due to concerns for a yacht in dense fog
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Article Fundraising
RNLI volunteer Gary goes sky high for 50 birthday charity fundraiser
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Ramsgate RNLI Crew on the lifeboat in full Yellow kit with red lifejackets Nine members of crew on board posed
Article People
Volunteering is the backbone of Ramsgate RNLI lifeboat station
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Find a volunteer role

Check out our volunteering vacancies