RNLI College

RNLI college view from water

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Tours take place daily Monday to Thursday at 10.30am and 2pm, Friday 10.30am and 3.30pm Saturday – Sunday 10.30am and 2pm  (subject to volunteer availability). Booking in advance is necessary. Please contact reception to book your place on the College Discovery Tour on 01202 308500 or email reception@rnli.org.uk.

Group tours are now available for up to 30 people. Lunch in a private room can also be arranged for all tour groups. For group enquiries please contact tours@rnli.org.uk.

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Child (min 10 years)£2.50 per person per day
Per Tour£7.50 per ticket

Booking in advance is necessary. Please contact reception to book your place on the College Discovery Tour on 0300 300 7654 or reception@rnli.org.uk.

Opening Times

Tour Times (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Jan 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Thursday11:00 - 12:30*
14:30 - 16:00*
Friday15:00 - 16:30*
Saturday11:00 - 12:30*
SundayClosed*
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change
West Quay Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1HZ
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