Contact the College

We are delighted that our Hotel, Riggers restaurant, Slipway bar and shop are now fully open to guests and members of the public. Our new all day menu is being served in Riggers and on the sea terrace with stunning views across the bay. For all reservation enquiries, please contact our front of house team on 0300 300 7654 or email [email protected].

Contacts

Useful information

Car parking

Due to crew training there is limited parking on-site. However, local pay and display car parks are within walking distance of the College. If you are travelling by minibus or coach, then please inform the Events team who will be able to advise on the location of the nearest coach parking facilities.

A working venue

Please note that the RNLI College is a working venue and so we cannot guarantee access to the wave tank or simulator due to training requirements.

Accessibility

The building is designed to be fully accessible to all guests and we have two lifts located at the reception for easy access to each floor. Tours are 90 minutes long and there is a considerable amount of walking involved. If any guests will be using a mobility aid on the day, please make us aware in advance so that we can allow sufficient volunteer tour guide support.

For guests who are deaf or who have hearing impairments we have the following products available for visitors to the RNLI College. 

There’s a permanent induction hearing loops in the Waterfront Suite.

We also have portable loops available for use in our other function rooms and for our Discovery and ALC tours are available on request at time of booking (subject to availability). People with hearing aids will need to adjust them to use the loop system.

If you need any more information don’t hesitate to contact the events team on 01202 336141 and we’ll be delighted to help.

On the day

Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your start time and inform reception of your arrival. Tours commence from the main College reception at the designated time.

Visit the shop

Save enough time to call into our shop and pick up the perfect gift or souvenir. We’ve got homewares, clothing, tasty treats, toys, greeting cards, and much, much more. Our shops are run by volunteers, and all profits help save lives at sea.

Training is fundamental to saving lives. Through the training of our own lifesavers and that of our college visitors, we’re making a difference to the number of lives saved at sea. In 2016, our volunteer lifeboat crews rescued 8,851 and save 431 lives. Our lifeguards additionally saved 127 lives and aided 20,538 people last year. And with every £1 spent at RNLI College, you too are helping us provide the training to save lives at sea.

Gift Vouchers

Treat someone you know to one of our RNLI College gift vouchers that opens the door to a variety of experiences from an overnight stay in one of our stunning harbour view rooms, dinner in our waterside restaurant to a tour of the RNLI College.

Vouchers available from £10.

To order your vouchers email [email protected] or contact the reception team on 0300 300 7654.