Beaminster Museum 2026
Dorset
Poole Old Lifeboat Museum 2026
The museum is housed in the boathouse where Poole lifeboat station was based from 1882 to 1974 and covers the history of lifesaving in the town. Also home to 'Thomas Kirk Wright', a Surf class lifeboat, which was operational from 1939 to 1962, and was one of the little ships that took part in the Dunkirk evacuations in 1940.
Contacts
Address: Fisherman's Dock Poole Quay Poole Dorset BH15 1HU
- Telephone: 01202 666 046
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
22 Mar-Nov. Mon-Sat 1030-1600, Sun from 1300. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Travel
- By Rail: Poole / 1 mile
Facilities
- Souvenir Shop
Since the charity launched its first lifeboat in 1824, the RNLI has saved more than 146,000 lives at sea.
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