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Inshore lifeboat at Walmer Lifeboat Station

Walmer Lifeboat Station

Since a lifeboat station at Walmer was established in 1856, crews have received 28 awards for gallantry. Today, the station operates two inshore lifeboats – a B class Atlantic 85 and a smaller D class.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Walmer Lifeboat Station

5.49pm 29 September 2025
9.05am 26 September 2025
12.11pm 9 September 2025
1.04pm 8 September 2025
8.00pm 28 August 2025
4.30pm 27 August 2025
2.20pm 11 August 2025
5.15pm 9 August 2025
11.25am 30 July 2025
7.40pm 16 July 2025
10.07pm 9 July 2025
12.58pm 1 July 2025
5.30pm 22 June 2025
4.06pm 22 June 2025
6.28pm 21 June 2025
2.50pm 19 June 2025
10.49am 18 June 2025
2.38pm 11 June 2025
7.42am 31 May 2025
7.29pm 25 May 2025

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Walmer Lifeboat Station
The Strand
Walmer
Kent
CT14 7DY

Station phone number

01304 374475

Accessibility

Parking on the road is free for one hour. 

Visitor contact

Email: [email protected]

Phone01304 374475

Shop hours 

Subject to volunteer availability.

Bank Holidays

10am-4pm

Easter Saturday - Christmas

Thursday-Friday 2pm-4pm

Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm

Shop contact

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01304 381737

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News and media from Walmer Lifeboat Station

Walmer's Atlantic 85 with HM Coastguard helicopter.
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Walmer RNLI volunteers exercise with Coastguard rescue helicopter
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Dan and Nathan at Walmer RNLI
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Saddles and Summits: Walmer RNLI volunteer smashes fundraising target
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Helm Dave Mitchell afloat
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Four Walmer RNLI volunteers pass training assessments
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Volunteers at training.
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Volunteers complete Casualty Care Course at Walmer RNLI
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