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RNLI Margate Station with A85 and Dclass outside the front

Margate Lifeboat Station

Margate’s lifeboat station is located on the promenade next to Turner Contemporary art gallery. It is home to a B Class lifeboat and a D Class inshore lifeboat. As Margate is a popular seaside resort, they’re particularly busy during the Summer months.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Margate Lifeboat Station

9.17pm 30 June 2025
7.53pm 27 June 2025
1.51pm 23 June 2025
10.24pm 22 June 2025
3.18am 21 June 2025
3.17pm 17 June 2025
3.00pm 17 June 2025
2.57pm 2 June 2025
7.36pm 31 May 2025
5.19pm 31 May 2025
2.54pm 31 May 2025
2.20pm 27 May 2025
2.17pm 27 May 2025
2.17pm 27 May 2025
6.07pm 23 May 2025
11.26am 19 May 2025
5.40pm 5 May 2025
3.53pm 20 April 2025
1.00pm 21 March 2025
10.42pm 20 March 2025

Today's weather

25°C Sunshine
Min: 17°C Max: 25°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Margate Lifeboat Station
The Rendezvous
Margate
Kent
CT9 1HG

Station phone number

01843 221613

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

The station is open to the public during the Summer months and we welcome group visits by appointment. We suggest contacting by phone for opening times and to book visits.

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