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 2025 - 31 Jan 2026)
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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Tel0300 3007654

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.8 of 5 stars
    • Service
      4.7 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.7 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.9 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.8 of 5 stars
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      1164
    • Very Good
      231
    • Average
      40
    • Poor
      11
    • Terrible
      4

    Recent Reviews:

    • Chris A
      Horsham District, United Kingdom
      ++ A really enjoyable stay at the RNLI College ++
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 23rd March 2025
      Just returned from a very enjoyable weekend at the RNLI College staying in their 60 bedroom hotel. Check-in was quick and simple. The Reception staff were warm and friendly and gave us all the... Read full review
    • dawlishtraveller
      Dawlish, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Only wish I could give TEN stars
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 29th March 2025
      I just cannot praise this place highly enough. Everything about it was warm and welcoming. Felt as if I was coming home, yet I had never been before. For a solo traveller this welcome feeling is so... Read full review
    • R C
      We had the best time at the RNLI college.
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 1st April 2025
      My daughter and I stayed for a night before doing the tours the next day. We had the best time. Everyone was really friendly and helpful, our room was clean and comfortable with a wonderful view and... Read full review

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