Rnli College, Waterfront Suite
RNLI College West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ -
Up to
200 guests
RNLI College offers an exceptional venue with an inspirational atmosphere. Situated in an impressive waterside setting, we have a variety of modern and well-equipped facilities to host your bespoke events. From conferencing to private dining, RNLI College will meet your needs and inspire your guests.
There's a powerful atmosphere here at RNLI College; one you won't encounter anywhere else, one that makes you feel in awe, humbled to be at the home of our lifesaving training. But most of all, you will be safe in the knowledge that your event directly benefits the RNLI, the charity that saves lives at sea.
RNLI College is the perfect venue for meetings, conferences and other business events. We will work closely with you to create a tailored event that meets your requirements.
Your dedicated Coordinator will be here to ensure your event is a success, from guiding you through our choice of rooms and refreshments, to remaining on hand so that everything runs smoothly on the day.
This is the home of world-leading search and rescue training; a venue for life - what more inspiring a location for your even
A delightful suite on the ground floor ideal for larger wedding parties.
The Waterfront Suite has direct access onto the Waterfront Terrace, a perfect area for photos and drinks with the backdrop of Holes Bay in Poole Harbour.
Up to 200 guests for the ceremony
150 for the wedding breakfast
maximum of 200 for the evening reception (depending upon seating arrangement requirements).
It can also be specially tailored for smaller parties to provide a more intimate setting
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 150
Cabaret
up to 200
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Audio & visual
Whiteboards
Microphone
Projector & screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Location
Reviews
Jack Kjeller
February 2025Met Josh Carter, what a fine young gentleman, puts pride into the RNLI uniform. He just rolls with it, always takes his time. I hope if I find myself in seafaring trouble, he will rescue me. In fact, I might even name my third born, Josh carter, or maybe JC. Hair smells of coconut, 🥥 my only regret with meeting him, is that I never got his conditioner. He said he would send thoughts and prayers for my elderly mother, she just landed her first standing backflip. He is a man of power. Cheers Josh. xx
Neil Ewins
February 2025What a fantastic location with views over the sea. The bedrooms were spotless and clean. Each room had a fridge as well as tea and coffee facilties. The restaurant was excellent for both the evening meal and breakfast. The bar has stunning views. Although this is a RNLI college the hotel facilties are stunning. We organised a weekend for 30 people, everyone was surprised how good this place is. Worth a visit.
Chris
March 2025I stayed at RNLI College on 15th of March 2025 for a special dinner in the Harbour View. On arrival the greeting from Abbie was professional and friendly. Abbie was obviously very proud to be working for such a great organisation, as were all the staff I encountered. I had lunch in the Restaurant which was very nice with a great view of the Harbour including the Lifeboats. Dinner in the Harbour View was fantastic, great service and excellent food. Fantastic views again. The evening finish with a few drinks in the Bar. Breakfast was another highlight. In summary I could not fault anything about my stay. I will be returning in the summer with my Partner for a few days to take both tours of the facility. Thank you to all at RNLI College for a great stay.
