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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

12.40pm 21 September 2024
9.39am 17 September 2024
1.07pm 22 August 2024
3.59pm 7 August 2024
10.41am 5 July 2024
10.32pm 22 June 2024
10.46pm 19 June 2024
4.43pm 25 May 2024
4.42pm 25 May 2024
1.04pm 19 May 2024
2.04pm 15 May 2024
7.56pm 9 May 2024
9.24pm 6 May 2024
5.53pm 25 February 2024
12.22pm 14 February 2024
12.05pm 12 February 2024
12.22pm 11 February 2024
11.26am 28 January 2024
8.47pm 12 January 2024
10.11am 1 January 2024

Today's weather

15°C Cloudy
Min: 10°C Max: 15°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.

Visitor contact

Dave Henshaw

Visitor contact phone number

0151 625 1800

News and media from West Kirby Lifeboat Station

Article Beach safety
RNLI issue tidal safety warning in the North West ahead of Easter weekend
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Article Rescue
West Kirby RNLI called out for back-to-back kite surfer rescues over two days
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