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Inshore lifeboat at Walmer Lifeboat Station

Walmer Lifeboat Station

Since a lifeboat station at Walmer was established in 1856, crews have received 28 awards for gallantry. Today, the station operates two inshore lifeboats – a B class Atlantic 85 and a smaller D class.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Walmer Lifeboat Station

2.05am 2 June 2026
2.14pm 31 May 2026
2.03pm 31 May 2026
5.27pm 28 May 2026
8.36pm 27 May 2026
10.06am 26 May 2026
9.26pm 3 May 2026
11.29am 22 April 2026
11.22am 22 April 2026
11.14am 7 April 2026
8.56am 19 March 2026
11.57am 3 March 2026
5.41pm 26 February 2026
4.38pm 26 February 2026
5.38pm 25 February 2026
12.36pm 24 January 2026
9.31am 20 December 2025
9.28am 20 December 2025
10.20am 6 November 2025
6.01pm 22 October 2025

Today's weather

16°C Cloudy
Min: 11°C Max: 16°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Walmer Lifeboat Station
The Strand
Walmer
Kent
CT14 7DY

Station phone number

01304 374475

Accessibility

Parking on the road is free for one hour. 

Visitor contact

Email: [email protected]

Phone01304 374475

Shop hours 

Subject to volunteer availability.

Bank Holidays

10am-4pm

Easter Saturday - Christmas

Thursday-Friday 2pm-4pm

Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm

Shop contact

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01304 381737

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News and media from Walmer Lifeboat Station

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Article Rescue
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RNLI wins two categories in the Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards
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Volunteers at work washing cars.
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Sun shines brightly on Walmer RNLI’s 11th Annual Car Wash
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