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For 40 years an inshore lifeboat at West Kirby has covered an area off the north west tip of the Wirral peninsula. Today’s D class lifeboat is a re-engineered and updated version of the original D class.

West Kirby Lifeboat Station

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

West Kirby Lifeboat Station
Coronation Gardens
South Parade
West Kirby
Merseyside
CH48 3JU

Station phone number

01516 251800

Visiting times

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

News and media from West Kirby Lifeboat Station

Find a volunteer role

Check out our volunteering vacancies