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Film location

RNLI College on the waterfront in Poole, Dorset is a striking modern building and a truly unique film location.

The sea survival wave tank – generally used to train RNLI lifeboat crews – has been used for various filming projects.

The wave tank can be used to create realistic storm conditions, complete with lightning, thunder, wind and waves.

Film crews are welcome to use the bedrooms and catering facilities on site subject to availability.

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Benefits:

  • overhead crane

  • warm water filming – minimum 16°C and maximum 26°C

  • safe indoor controlled environment

  • adjustable wave machine

  • ability to create backdrops

  • blackout wave tank cover and independent production designer available by separate negotiation

  • direct boat access with secure pontoons to Poole Harbour and the south coast of England.

For further information about using RNLI College as a film location, please contact our Events Co-ordinator on 01202 662261.

Every £1 you spend at RNLI College during filming helps the RNLI save lives at sea.


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Fund Raising Standards Board Logo The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SC037736). Charity number CHY 2678 in the Republic of Ireland | RNLI (Trading) Ltd - 01073377, RNLI (Sales) Ltd - 2202240, RNLI (Enterprises) Ltd - 1784500 and RNLI College Ltd - 7705470 are all companies registered at West Quay Road, Poole BH15 1HZ. Images & copyright © RNLI 2012.