The tour of the college included a visit to the training pool area and hearing about the technology available to simulate bad weather conditions. The wave machine was running with some people in the pool testing life jackets out whilst we had our tour. We...More

Excellent tour of the college by a very informative guide who showed us how the crews are trained in this marvellous centre. The simulator experience was amazing and realistic. We had lunch afterwards in the Riggers Restaurant which was lovely. Great staff and good food.

Such an informative tour - We saw a little of how our brave volunteer crews are trained, experienced a "rescue" in the simulator, learned about the organisation itself - including funding and boat building - all in the magnificent surroundings of the college itself. A...More

This is a great tour for adults, children and families to enjoy. The RNLI does amazing work both here in the UK (and abroad - as you will discover....) Loaded with interesting facts and information from passionate volunteers plus the opportunity to boats being made,...More

Ever wondered how a lifeboat is made or how our brave life Boat men and women are trained, then the RNLI tour is for you. Great for all ages, highly knowledgeable volunteer guides. Great gift shop, restaurant bar and tea room on site. Could be...More

Booked the tour as a family with our 5 year old son. The guide was very informative and clearly as a volunteer was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the RNLI. He made the tour personal telling stories as well as facts about the history of...More

Fantastic tour by Nick and Judith. Great insight into the way the boats are built in Poole. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is interested in what goes on behind the scenes.More