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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

5.26pm 5 May 2025
5.26pm 5 May 2025
3.02pm 23 February 2025
2.59pm 23 February 2025
2.28pm 23 February 2025
1.04pm 13 February 2025
1.04pm 3 January 2025
2.39pm 27 December 2024
9.18pm 30 November 2024
4.05pm 26 November 2024
8.33pm 5 November 2024
6.44am 28 October 2024
8.56pm 23 October 2024
5.00pm 11 October 2024
3.19pm 21 September 2024
1.54pm 13 September 2024
1.05am 6 September 2024
8.22pm 4 September 2024
2.49am 4 September 2024
4.02pm 30 August 2024

Today's weather

16°C Sunshine
Min: 8°C Max: 16°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.

Visiting times

Easter-Christmas

Thursday and Friday 2pm-4pm

Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm

Visitor contact email

[email protected]

Visitor contact phone number

01304 374475

Shop hours

Bank Holidays

10am-4pm

Easter Saturday-Christmas

Thursday-Friday 2pm-4pm

Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm

Shop phone number

01304 381737

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News and media from Walmer Lifeboat Station

Wamler's new Atlantic 85 B-950 launching
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First service call for new lifeboat
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Walmer's new lifeboat Hounslow Branch first time at sea.
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New lifeboat for Walmer RNLI
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