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Virtual Reality – from Sci-Fi to HMS Wellington on the River Thames 

Illustration of a virtual reality headset held in someone’s hands, representing VR technology on the River Thames and HMS Wellington

LAST CHANCE THIS YEAR – BOOK NOW – CLOSING 31st August!  Don’t Miss Out.Step into the past before the future arrives. Virtual reality. Once the stuff of science fiction, now a powerful tool used in everything from gaming and education to therapy and training. But how did we get here, and how is this technology helping […]

HMS WELLINGTON Reopens to the Public

Vintage image of soldier holding a VR headset on a beach.

Today, Tuesday 24 June 2025, the Wellington Trust is excited to announce the re-opening of HMS WELLINGTON to the general public with the launch of a new, immersive experience and ship’s tours.  Launched in 1934, HMS WELLINGTON is the last surviving dedicated Battle of the Atlantic convoy escort in Europe, and is credited with escorting […]

HMS WELLINGTON VE DAY 80 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 8TH AND 9TH MAY

London-themed goodie bags with Union Jack and Big Ben designs, filled with treats for VE Day events aboard HMS Wellington

The Wellington Trust Board of Trustees is honoured to announce HMS Wellington will be taking part in the national VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations. On May 8th 1945, HMS Wellington was still on Battle of the Atlantic duties off Gibraltar. 80 years on, the Wellington Trust is commemorating VE day and the end of HMS […]

Robin’s Campaign launches to trace surviving Battle of the Atlantic veterans

Vintage image of ships

The Wellington Trust Board of Trustees is pleased and honoured to launch Robin’s Campaign to trace all surviving Battle of the Atlantic Veterans. The campaign is named after Robin Boodle (100) who served onboard HMS SUFFOLK from 1940 to 1945. During Robin’s time in the Ships Company, SUFFOLK formed part of three Battle of the […]

Board Appointments at the Wellington Trust

HMS Wellington crest emblem displayed on a pale yellow funnel against a blue sky

The Wellington Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Board of Trustees. Professor Andrew Lambert is Professor of Naval History in the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London.  After completing research in the Department he taught at Bristol Polytechnic, (now the University of West of England), the Royal […]

Global Event Sourcing Company HelmsBriscoe hosted onboard HMS WELLINGTON

View of the London skyline from the River Thames showing the Shard and city buildings, as seen from the deck of HMS Wellington

On Tuesday 28th November, the Wellington Trust was delighted to host the prestigious global venue source company HelmsBriscoe. HelmsBriscoe is the largest venue sourcing Company in the world and has a presence and client base in over 60 countries with an annual turnover in excess of £1.5bn.  The event onboard was attended by many HelmsBriscoe associates […]

Flexible workspaces and office accommodation now available onboard HMS WELLINGTON

Office space on board HMS Wellington with wooden flooring, meeting table and blue chairs used for workspace hire

The Wellington Trust is pleased to announce that HMS WELLINGTON is once again open for business, and businesses. Where we work in the new post-pandemic has evolved. Many now use a hybrid working model, yet more are returning to traditional working practices in offices. As part of the HMS WELLINGTON revitalisation project, we have fully […]

Former HMS WELLINGTON Commanding Officers son takes the helm

Close-up of a polished wooden ship’s wheel aboard HMS Wellington

The Wellington Trust recently welcomed aboard HMS WELLINGTON a very special visitor – Dr Peter Toone, son of former Commanding Officer Lt Louis Toone, and his wife Sarah.  Lt Toone was Commanding Officer of HMS WELLINGTON from 24 October 1942 to 4 March 1943.  It was by sheer coincidence Dr and Mrs Toone visited on […]