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Tower Lifeboat Station

Tower RNLI, based in the heart of London, is our busiest lifeboat station. The crew are on the station 24/7, 365 days a year- ready to respond to any incident immediately.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Tower Lifeboat Station

7.57pm 22 June 2025
4.45am 16 June 2025
2.26am 16 June 2025
9.02pm 15 June 2025
8.51pm 15 June 2025
3.56pm 15 June 2025
3.56pm 15 June 2025
12.52am 15 June 2025
11.10pm 14 June 2025
3.45am 14 June 2025
11.36pm 13 June 2025
11.30am 10 June 2025
10.47am 10 June 2025
2.46pm 8 June 2025
2.46pm 8 June 2025
2.56pm 7 June 2025
3.23pm 6 June 2025
8.22pm 31 May 2025
1.39pm 30 May 2025
1.17pm 30 May 2025

Today's weather

34°C Sunshine
Min: 21°C Max: 34°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Tower Lifeboat Station
Lifeboat Pier
Victoria Embankment
Westminster
London
WC2R 2PP

Station phone number

0207 240 3978

Station contact email: 

[email protected]

Accessibility

There is no parking at the station.

Visiting times

We will be open for public visits again soon. If you’re interested in visiting our new station and want to be added to a waiting list, please email [email protected].

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News and media from Tower Lifeboat Station

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Teddington RNLI Open Day Ahoy!
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Tower RNLI's E-10 Lifeboat in front of Tower Bridge
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Yacht race on the Thames in aid of Tower RNLI
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Duck in a boat
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Row Up Row Up for Teddington RNLI Lifeboat Station Open Day and Duck Rac
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