RNLI College

RNLI college view from water

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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 2024 - 31 Jan 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Thursday10:30 - 12:00*
14:00 - 15:30*
Friday10:30 - 12:00*
15:30 - 17:00*
Saturday11:00 - 12:30*
14:00 - 15:30*
Sunday10:30 - 12:00*
14:00 - 15:30*
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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

5 of 5 stars
    • Service
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      5 of 5 stars
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      1148
    • Very Good
      229
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      40
    • Poor
      11
    • Terrible
      4

    Recent Reviews:

    • Paul H
      What a place!
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 5th November 2024
      Excellent very comfortable accommodation overlooking Poole Harbour The food at both breakfast and dinner was very good as was the staff attention, and the tour around the centre was especially... Read full review
    • Michael P
      Brilliant hotel stay
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 10th November 2024
      We only stayed 1 night but based on that 1 night I would highly recommend the college to anyone. The rooms were bright and cheery, spotlessly clean with everything you could need together with a... Read full review
    • 176kimj
      Wiltshire, United Kingdom
      Fascinating insight to RNLI training
      4 of 5 stars
      Friday, 15th November 2024
      I visited the college with a group. It is a very interesting place to visit, with knowledgeable volunteer guides. The lifeboat simulator was a highlight of the trip, tricking your brain into feeling... Read full review

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