Find out how our crews and lifeguards are trained with a behind the scenes 90 minute tour of the RNLI College. Conducted by our dedicated volunteer tour guides, tours cost just £7.50 per person or are free to College residents.

During your 90 minute guided tour, you will be given the chance to explore the RNLI College and its training facilities, including our world-class Sea Survival centre, which hosts the wave tank and Lifeboat simulator.

Tours take place daily Monday to Saturday at either 11am or 2.30pm (subject to volunteer availability). Booking in advance is necessary. Please contact reception to book your place on the College Discovery Tour on 01202 308 500 or reception@rnli.org.uk.


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 Saturday between 9am and 5pm on 01202 666 141 or via email at tours@rnli.org.uk.

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