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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

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
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

Today's weather

27°C Sunshine
Min: 17°C Max: 27°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

Walmer crew with their award
Article Lifeboats
Walmer crew receives top award
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Walmer crew with paddleboard
Article Rescue
A busy few days for Walmer RNLI volunteers
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Walmer's Atlantic 85 Hounslow Branch at sea.
Article Crew training
Walmer RNLI celebrates successes in National Volunteers Week
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