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Tower Lifeboat Station

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.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Tower Lifeboat Station

10.51pm 17 July 2025
9.20pm 17 July 2025
4.34am 17 July 2025
5.53am 15 July 2025
1.05am 15 July 2025
11.42pm 14 July 2025
5.21pm 14 July 2025
12.28pm 10 July 2025
12.28pm 10 July 2025
10.19pm 9 July 2025
8.55pm 9 July 2025
9.49am 9 July 2025
9.49am 9 July 2025
9.49am 9 July 2025
9.49am 9 July 2025
3.25pm 7 July 2025
12.20pm 7 July 2025
7.46pm 5 July 2025
4.25pm 4 July 2025
10.37pm 3 July 2025

Today's weather

21°C Rain
Min: 17°C Max: 21°C
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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

We will be open for public visits again soon. If you’re interested in visiting our new station and want to be added to a waiting list, please email [email protected].

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News and media from Tower Lifeboat Station

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Tower RNLI's E-10 Lifeboat in front of Tower Bridge
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Duck in a boat
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