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Aerial shot of the RNLI College and All-weather Lifeboat Centre in Poole, Dorset

What’s on at the RNLI College

Discover things to do at the RNLI College in Poole, Dorset, from behind-the-scenes tours to live music and weekend breaks.

Planning a visit to Poole and looking for something to do? Look no further than the RNLI College. While it’s the home of crew training for RNLI lifesavers, there are plenty of activities for you to enjoy – and every £1 you spend at the college will help save lives at sea. Here you’ll find all the details about tours of the college and All-weather Lifeboat Centre, as well as exciting upcoming events.

Our tours

RNLI all-weather lifeboats in production at the All-weather Lifeboat Centre in Poole.
Join one of our tours to discover how we train our crews and lifeguards, or to find out how we build and maintain our lifeboats.
RNLI all-weather lifeboats in production at the All-weather Lifeboat Centre in Poole.

Our events

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  • Dorset Tourism Award 2024/2025 logo
  • Travelers' Choice Awards logo
  • Efeca Dorset Sustainable Palm Oil Community

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