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RNLI College Discovery Tours
Type:Guided Tour
POOLE
Dorset
BH15 1HZ
Call direct on:
Telephone:01202 336460
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket |
| Child - minimum of 10 years old | £2.50 per ticket |
Tours are free to RNLI College Hotel residents.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent216
- Very Good17
- Average1
- Poor1
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- paradisas_ladyherefordTrip Type:CouplesAbsolutely brilliant insight into all the training
Thursday, 25th July 2019My husband and I took this guided tour whilst visiting the area. It is a huge concern over many buildings - we had no idea how much went into training these courageous people to save lives. A very... Read full review - BroadhurstBasingstoke, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat ExperienceSunday, 4th August 2019Not living near the coast but aware of the important work of the RNLI it's difficult to imagine what they do and how they do it. We had booked this tour, and our guide Chris was very informative... Read full review
- James DLifeboat Production tour - 60 minutesSaturday, 17th August 2019Great tour, Wednesdays at 1630. Only 12 spaces so you need to book. Nick Yates was our very engaging and interesting guide. Had a look around the production line for the new water jet Shannon... Read full review
Awards
- Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards 2017 - Bronze Award 2017 - Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards Silver 2018 2018
Map & Directions
Road Directions
RNLI College is located on West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ.
All visitors should report to the Gatehouse on the corner of West Quay Road and Slipway Road. Security staff will direct you to available parking. The nearest large council pay and display car park is Hill Street multi storey, BH15 1NR, which is a short walk from the RNLI College.
Public Transport Directions
Journey planning: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. From 1st January 2019, calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
Facilities
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - 10 years old
Establishment Features
- Accommodation on site
- On-site Restaurant/Cafe
Key Features
- Coastal
- Groups
- In town/city centre
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Opening Times
| 2019 Opening (1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Thursday | 11:00 | - 12:30* |
| 14:30 | - 16:00* | |
| Friday | 15:00 | - 16:30* |
| Saturday | 11:00 | - 12:30* |
* Open all year except for Christmas and New Year.
If you have a group of 15 or more people wanting to visit the College for a tour, please contact the College events team, open Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm on 01202 336 141 or via email at: tours@rnli.org.uk
