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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

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
3.23pm 23 August 2024
7.03pm 21 August 2024
6.30pm 21 August 2024
12.25pm 21 August 2024
2.24pm 19 August 2024
5.49pm 13 August 2024
6.10pm 12 August 2024
3.02pm 7 August 2024
2.32pm 6 August 2024
2.32pm 6 August 2024
5.23pm 5 August 2024
7.04pm 21 July 2024
7.02pm 21 July 2024
5.17pm 19 July 2024

Today's weather

15°C Sunshine
Min: 11°C Max: 15°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

Jenny Preston

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

First customer of the day.
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200 for the 200th
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A photograph of Sarah Hewes
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RNLI crew gather to say farewell to Chair of RNLI Thanet Fundraisers.
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Walmer Welly Walkers on Deal Sea Front
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Further RNLI 200 commemorations for Walmer
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Lifeboat stations benefit from donation from local supermarket
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