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RNLI West Kirby Lifeboat

West Kirby Lifeboat Station

For 40 years an inshore lifeboat at West Kirby has covered an area off the north west tip of the Wirral peninsula. Today’s D class lifeboat is a re-engineered and updated version of the original D class.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from West Kirby Lifeboat Station

11.37am 23 September 2025
9.21pm 23 July 2025
2.58pm 12 July 2025
11.19pm 8 July 2025
4.42pm 16 June 2025
8.19pm 1 June 2025
4.21pm 26 May 2025
7.38pm 23 May 2025
10.46am 13 May 2025
10.18pm 10 May 2025
10.12pm 10 May 2025
2.03pm 1 May 2025
11.59am 30 April 2025
1.03pm 28 April 2025
7.34pm 25 April 2025
9.51am 24 April 2025
1.15pm 1 April 2025
10.54am 29 March 2025
1.07pm 19 March 2025
10.08am 11 March 2025

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 13°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

West Kirby Lifeboat Station
Coronation Gardens
South Parade
West Kirby
Merseyside
CH48 3JU

Station phone number

01516 251800

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

News and media from West Kirby Lifeboat Station

The couple can be seen leaving the church with crew members lining both sides of the steps forming a guard of honour with the oars.
Article People
Wedding bells for two West Kirby RNLI volunteers
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The lifeboat can be seen approaching two individuals stood on rocks and completely surrounded by water while a crew member signals with a wave to them.
Article Rescue
West Kirby RNLI rescue two people and two dogs cut off by the tide
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Article Lifeboats
Flint RNLI help in midnight multi-agency search
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The D class lifeboat can be seen in the water with three crew within it looking forward.
Article People
West Kirby RNLI to feature on BBC Two’s Saving Lives at Sea
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