Lifeboat Station : Walmer
Main Contact Details
Walmer lifeboat station, The Strand, Walmer, Kent United Kingdom
CT14 7DY
Telephone
01304 374475
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Station Information
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- Explore stations are normally open all year and have an RNLI gift shop
- Discover stations are normally open during the summer months
- Observe stations may be open by appointment only
- RNLI Beach Lifeguard area
Visitor Contact
Denis Brophy
Telephone
01304 373349
Station Opening Times
2pm-4pm Sat, 10.30-4pm Sun
Shop
Easter - Christmas - 2pm - 4pm (Wed - Fri) 10am - 4pm - weekends Open Bank holidays
About this station
Walmer lifeboat was one of 19 lifeboats that took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. Celebrating nearly 150 years of saving lives at sea, Walmer lifeboat crews have been presented with over 25 awards for gallantry.
Recent launches in the southeast (BST)
07/10/2008
Shoreham Harbour - 17:5507/10/2008
Dover - 17:5107/10/2008
Hayling Island - 14:19
Last Launch
27/09/2008
Naming Ceremony and Dedication
By: Sam Culpin
On Saturday 5th May 2007 Walmer Lifeboat Station celebrated the Naming Ceremony and Dedication of their new Atlantic 85 and D-Class Lifeboats.
New Lifeboats
By: Sam Culpin
In December 2006 Walmer Lifeboat Station made history by becoming the first station to receive two new lifeboats on the same day.