What’s on at the RNLI College
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.
RNLI College Tours
See how volunteer crew members and lifeguards are trained with a 90-minute RNLI College Discovery Tour. Experience what it’s like to be onboard a lifeboat in an exciting simulator, get a behind-the-scenes look at our training facilities, and learn about what’s involved in becoming an RNLI lifesaver.
Each tour is led by one of our friendly volunteer tour guides. Up to 12 people can attend per tour. Call 0300 300 7654 or email [email protected] to book your space.
A very informative tour and Stuart was an excellent tour guide. A must-visit for anyone from Dorset or those visiting the area.
All-weather Lifeboat Centre tours
Discover how the RNLI builds and maintains its fleet of all-weather lifeboats with a tour of the All-weather Lifeboat Centre (ALC) in Poole, Dorset, led by our knowledgeable volunteer tour guides. Marvel at magnificent lifeboats at each stage of production and learn about different classes of all-weather lifeboat – from the state-of-the-art Shannon to the pioneering Tamar.
Booking is essential – please call 0300 300 7654 or email [email protected].
Group tours
Looking to organise a tour for a large group? Group tours are available for up to 24 people (numbers dependent on volunteer tour guide availability).
One of our tours makes for a great day out in Poole. Choose from the College Tour where you'll learn about the lifesaving work of the RNLI or a tour of the All Weather Lifeboat Centre where our lifeboats are built and maintained.
For group tour enquiries and tour catering, please contact [email protected].
