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RNLI College Discovery Tour

210 Reviews

#2 of 24 Tours in Poole

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West Quay Road | RNLI College, Poole BH15 1HZ, England

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“Interesting and Fun tour”

An interesting and informative 90 minute tour of the training centre ending with a rescue exercise... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

Gone_Out_And_About

via mobile

“A real insight into the training of lifeboat crew”

We were very pleased we took the Discovery Tour learning how the RNLI trains crews. We experienced... read more

Reviewed 6 days ago

CJSNetwork

Lincs UK

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See how our volunteer crews and lifeguards are trained with a behind-the-scenes 90 minute tour of RNLI College.

As featured in 3 Days in Bournemouth

Contact

West Quay Road | RNLI College, Poole BH15 1HZ, England

Website

+44 1202 308500

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Gone_Out_And_About

1610

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Interesting and Fun tour

An interesting and informative 90 minute tour of the training centre ending with a rescue exercise in the RNLI training simulator. A good volunteer guide talked about the RNLI through the tour which was also supported by some DVD elements. We also did the all...More

1 Thank Gone_Out_And_About

Thank you for taking the time to provide such lovely feedback following your recent tour of the RNLI Training College in Poole. I'm pleased to hear that we delivered over and above your expectations and shall be sure to share your lovely review with the...More

CJSNetwork

Lincs UK

107105

Reviewed 6 days ago

A real insight into the training of lifeboat crew

We were very pleased we took the Discovery Tour learning how the RNLI trains crews. We experienced a force 5 gale in the simulator, viewed the pool where the trainees learn in controlled conditions how to cope with all sorts of emergencies. Our guide was...More

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1Alan2

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Reviewed 1 week ago

Learn all about the RNLI on a Discovery Tour,

What an amazing tour of the RNLI College and HQ to understand some of the history and how lifeboat men and women are trained. The guide was very informative and the simulator was a great experience. We had lunch in the college which was really...More

1 Thank 1Alan2

Chris F

Reviewed 1 week ago

Fun and informative tour

Had a delightful tour of the college, both inside and out, including learning how to interpret the numbers on the lifeboats, visiting the deep water pool where the capsizing and stormy-water training takes place, and participating in the simulator (not anywhere near as seasick-inducing as...More

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HelAst

Birmingham, United Kingdom

249

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Fascinating insight

For the bargain price of £7.50 each we took a tour of this amazing college to see how lifeboat men and women are trained. Our guide was informative and amusing, the place itself is fascinating and the views are fabulous. Will definitely be returning to...More

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thedaphneholmes

Poole, United Kingdom

12432

Reviewed August 6, 2018 via mobile

Fascinating tour for 15 Probus memberships

Met at the RNLI HQ for lunch in their self service restaurant overlooking Poole harbour before we started the hour and a half tour. A very good guide who told us the history of how the Service was started in the 1820s and showed us...More

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susiebeck61

Dorchester, United Kingdom

Reviewed August 6, 2018

Something Different

Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the guide was extremely knowledgable. For me the engine size of various boats was of little interest but I am sure there are many people who would be fascinated. The hi-light was the simulator which was oh so real. We...More

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jean_mcleod67

Andover, United Kingdom

11161

Reviewed July 31, 2018 via mobile

Group tour

Fantastic opportunity to tour this beautiful facility; so interesting learning all about the lifeboats and the training for volunteer crews. Inspiring!

Thank jean_mcleod67

Hi Jean Thank you for visiting us. We're glad you enjoyed the tour and finding out more about us.

KEITH P

Bristol, United Kingdom

548

Reviewed July 18, 2018

Life on the Ocean Blue

This was and fantastic 90 minutes, on a guided tour. Showing all the training facilities which are available to Life Boat crew members.More

Thank KEITH P

Hi Keith P Thank you for taking the time to visit us and write a review, we're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found out more about how we train our lifesaving volunteers. We hope to see you again in the near future...More

nottoogrumpy

Manchester, United Kingdom

19087

Reviewed June 26, 2018

Great insight into all the work done by RNLI

Tours need to be booked in advance. We arrived early, and had lunch in the restaurant before hand. Great food, great value, great service. On the tour we saw what a great training facility this is, learned some history of the RNLI, and some aspects...More

Thank nottoogrumpy

Thank you nottoogrumpy for taking the time to provide such lovely feedback following your recent tour of the RNLI Training College in Poole. I'm pleased to hear that we delivered over and above your expectations and shall be sure to share your review with the...More

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