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The Wellington Trust The WELLINGTON is a last-in-class Grimsby sloop WW II RN warship moored at Temple Stairs, London.
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Happy World Maritime Day 2023Celebrating our seafaring community’s contribution to global trade is vital as over 80% of ...
28/09/2023

Happy World Maritime Day 2023

Celebrating our seafaring community’s contribution to global trade is vital as over 80% of global trade is moved by sea. We are very proud of WELLINGTON’s history during WW II - she escorted 103 Atlantic convoys providing vital trade between the Americas and the UK during the war years. She also rescued over 400 seafaring and civilian shipwreck victims of U-boat attacks.

The theme for World Maritime Day 2023 is celebrating 50 years since MARPOL - The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. The sea covers two-thirds of the world and protecting the sea we use is just as important as protecting our trade routes, and those that sail them.

To all mariners everywhere, we salute you.

London is also home to the International Maritime Organisation and this evening, their building will be bathed in blue light to celebrate World Maritime Day.

We have been quiet over the last few months.  However, we are pleased to announce that from next week we will begin a ph...
25/09/2023

We have been quiet over the last few months. However, we are pleased to announce that from next week we will begin a phased opening of the wonderful WELLINGTON.

To read more details, please visit our website homepage:

The WellingtonDressed overall for the happy occasion of the Coronation of our Beloved Sovereign, His Majesty King Charles III Photo acknowledgement to Mr. Paul Wilson, King's Waterman and Lighterman Discover the beauty of a National Treasure“I have walked past this ship on many occasions without k...

Tomorrow is  , so even if you don’t play music we can all actively appreciate and enjoy its power. And what better way t...
30/09/2022

Tomorrow is , so even if you don’t play music we can all actively appreciate and enjoy its power. And what better way than to watch The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines flash-mobbing Grand Central Station? https://bit.ly/3CmpnW8

  has been celebrated on the last Thursday of every September since 1978, to honour the tireless work of the internation...
29/09/2022

has been celebrated on the last Thursday of every September since 1978, to honour the tireless work of the international maritime industry workers. So join us here at and take your hat off to everyone involved!

This being   it would be churlish not fly the flag for one of the best days out in   - yep, the . We can't wait to pipe ...
27/09/2022

This being it would be churlish not fly the flag for one of the best days out in - yep, the . We can't wait to pipe you all aboard very soon.

Did you know, the Thames Path is 184 miles long, which makes it the longest river walk in Europe, while the river is hom...
26/09/2022

Did you know, the Thames Path is 184 miles long, which makes it the longest river walk in Europe, while the river is home to over 119 species of fish, as well as otters, voles, and eels? And as if that's not enough, it's also home to !

This being  , here at  we are naturally looking forward to the weekend but spare a thought for those in the , all they h...
23/09/2022

This being , here at we are naturally looking forward to the weekend but spare a thought for those in the , all they have to look forward to is day six and seven!

22/09/2022

Thursday is not only "day four" in the Royal Navy - it also lends its name to the weekly war-fighting and damage control exercises that are held during Fleet Operational Sea training...on a Thursday!

This being Wednesday, the traditional Royal Navy toast is to "Ourselves. Our Swords. Old Ships", the latter referring to...
21/09/2022

This being Wednesday, the traditional Royal Navy toast is to "Ourselves. Our Swords. Old Ships", the latter referring to "shipmates"... and what better way to celebrate the middle of the week. So, join us in a glass or two tonight!

Here at The Wellington Trust would like to raise a glass - or two - to our  , for their sterling work during the  . The ...
20/09/2022

Here at The Wellington Trust would like to raise a glass - or two - to our , for their sterling work during the . The Royal Navy, the British Army and the Royal Air Force. You did the Royal Family and the nation proud!

As events continue in the lead up to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, the BBC has a dedicated live stream of th...
15/09/2022

As events continue in the lead up to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, the BBC has a dedicated live stream of the Queen lying in state in Westminster Hall, London. https://bbc.in/3qZrN6R

This week  aims to cover events leading up to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. Here is the service for the rece...
14/09/2022

This week aims to cover events leading up to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. Here is the service for the reception of the coffin at Westminster, posted by https://bit.ly/3UmwrJB

Our Open House London event on September 18th will not be going ahead as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabet...
13/09/2022

Our Open House London event on September 18th will not be going ahead as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. However, we hope to welcome you all aboard very soon

Our thoughts go out to the  at this time on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her life was marked by a sens...
08/09/2022

Our thoughts go out to the at this time on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her life was marked by a sense of duty and dedicated service to our country and the Commonwealth.

 opens tomorrow but don't forget you can jump aboard  on Sept 11th or 18th without having to pre-book or pay! Roll up fo...
07/09/2022

opens tomorrow but don't forget you can jump aboard on Sept 11th or 18th without having to pre-book or pay! Roll up for our visitor attractions as well as our South Asian Seafarers exhibition and wartime cafe

Really looking forward to welcoming all during  on Sept 11th or 18th between 11:00 to 17:00. Why not jump aboard and go ...
06/09/2022

Really looking forward to welcoming all during on Sept 11th or 18th between 11:00 to 17:00. Why not jump aboard and go back in time at our café for , , squash and wartime recipe ?

We are proud to be part of , the celebration of London’s housing, architecture and neighbourhoods. No booking required, ...
05/09/2022

We are proud to be part of , the celebration of London’s housing, architecture and neighbourhoods. No booking required, just turn up on Sept 11th or 18th between 11:00 to 17:00 https://bit.ly/3Roviz5 We're even on TikTok! https://bit.ly/3KLgpVb

Here at  we love a Friday; not only is it the beginning of the  , it means we're closer to welcoming visitors. Others, i...
02/09/2022

Here at we love a Friday; not only is it the beginning of the , it means we're closer to welcoming visitors. Others, it seems are not so keen as have long considered the day to be unlucky. What do you reckon?

The   might be drawing to a close but here at  we are looking forward to welcoming   back on board for our   sessions. T...
01/09/2022

The might be drawing to a close but here at we are looking forward to welcoming back on board for our sessions. There are plenty of incentives for return trips, too! https://bit.ly/3RcT9BK

Here at , we spend many hours promoting what a top destination we believe we have, so it's always great to hear from peo...
31/08/2022

Here at , we spend many hours promoting what a top destination we believe we have, so it's always great to hear from people who have visited us. So (drum roll) try this Living London History blog for size! https://bit.ly/3AEPDZE

The Government has boosted funding for cadets and ratings to £43m over next two years to help build the maritime sector....
30/08/2022

The Government has boosted funding for cadets and ratings to £43m over next two years to help build the maritime sector. What are you waiting for then? Here at you'll find plenty of to study and discover a new life at

As the   bank holiday looms, why not take a trip to  and take in our rich   and   as well as our new   experiences. As o...
26/08/2022

As the bank holiday looms, why not take a trip to and take in our rich and as well as our new experiences. As one of our neighbours recently noted: "You are incredibly worth a visit!"

Here at  we would like to congratulate all   across England, Wales and Northern Ireland on their  . Whatever their marks...
25/08/2022

Here at we would like to congratulate all across England, Wales and Northern Ireland on their . Whatever their marks, many will be wondering where next? Why not look into a in and check out what's on offer?

To continue on a popular theme, on   the Royal Navy toast is to "ourselves"...bottom's up! In other news the  newsletter...
24/08/2022

To continue on a popular theme, on the
Royal Navy toast is to "ourselves"...bottom's up! In other news the
newsletter is out - why not sign up here and banish those feelings forever? https://bit.ly/3QdbptL

Shops have been marketing   for weeks, but there's still plenty of time for a   trip to  , a   along the Embankment and ...
23/08/2022

Shops have been marketing for weeks, but there's still plenty of time for a trip to , a along the Embankment and a visit to before the ends! Find out more here>

How's your Monday going? For all of those who are interested in  traditions, Monday's toast is to "Our ships at sea". So...
22/08/2022

How's your Monday going? For all of those who are interested in traditions, Monday's toast is to "Our ships at sea". So, raise a glass to all our shipmates, past and present. C'mon, it would be rude not too! https://bit.ly/3QdbptL

Get that   feeling - book your place on  this   - from steering the  , to intercepting enemy U-boats and firing hedgehog...
19/08/2022

Get that feeling - book your place on this - from steering the , to intercepting enemy U-boats and firing hedgehog bombs to going down in the virtual engine room - there's for all. Book here> https://bit.ly/3QdbptL

Now that it's   it's time for many   to plan their next step. Why not jump aboard  and discover the opportunities that a...
18/08/2022

Now that it's it's time for many to plan their next step. Why not jump aboard
and discover the opportunities that a holds? Find out more here> https://bit.ly/3QdbptL

  legend Mae West would've been 129 today; she was a formidable woman who also lent her name Allied aircrews' lifejacket...
17/08/2022

legend Mae West would've been 129 today; she was a formidable woman who also lent her name Allied aircrews' lifejackets. Sadly she never visited the . But we're sure if she had, she'd be urging everyone to come up and see us sometime

This being a Tuesday, in the Royal Navy it is the day to toast "Our Sailors", or, if you're a traditionalist, "Our mothe...
16/08/2022

This being a Tuesday, in the Royal Navy it is the day to toast "Our Sailors", or, if you're a traditionalist, "Our mothers. Health and wealth". Whatever your preference, don't forget to raise one for the volunteers at too> https://bit.ly/3QdbptL

Looking   in London on a budget during the  ? Look no further than  when you're planning  . Top experiences for all the ...
15/08/2022

Looking in London on a budget during the ? Look no further than when you're planning . Top experiences for all the family...even Dad will enjoy it! Find out more here> https://bit.ly/3QdbptL

Another scorcher of a weekend is on the cards. Try not to overheat, you don't want to miss next week's  lecture, on the ...
12/08/2022

Another scorcher of a weekend is on the cards. Try not to overheat, you don't want to miss next week's lecture, on the 80th anniversary of Operation Pedestal and the safe arrival of the tanker SS Ohio in Grand Harbour. Sign up here> https://bit.ly/3BjCCqC

Apparently the era of cheap flights is over, so   breaks are here to stay. Why not visit us at   to find out why you don...
11/08/2022

Apparently the era of cheap flights is over, so breaks are here to stay. Why not visit us at to find out why you don't need to go abroad to have fun>

Cuppa and cake? This being Afternoon Tea Week we've been celebrating the great British tradition. However, did you know ...
10/08/2022

Cuppa and cake? This being Afternoon Tea Week we've been celebrating the great British tradition. However, did you know the crucial role South Asian seamen played in bringing back tea for the East India Co? Find out more at our onboard exhibition> https://bit.ly/3zQfptw

Don't just take our word for it, more visitors to  have praised our   (part two). As another recently posted: "I have wa...
09/08/2022

Don't just take our word for it, more visitors to
have praised our (part two). As another recently posted: "I have walked past this ship on many occasions without knowing how beautiful she is inside”

Don't just take our word for it, visitors to  have praised our   too (part one). As one recently posted: "This is a trul...
08/08/2022

Don't just take our word for it, visitors to
have praised our too (part one). As one recently posted: "This is a truly unique experience, I was transported into life onboard a real WW2 convoy ship.”

It's the weekend! Don't forget - surely you couldn't? - that  is open every Sunday and Monday for top experiences for al...
05/08/2022

It's the weekend! Don't forget - surely you couldn't? - that is open every Sunday and Monday for top experiences for all the family. Mums, dads, guardians and kids, jump aboard - the views are awesome too! bit.ly/3QdbptL

Kids bored already? (part three) Why not book a trip to , where we have a host of top experiences to enjoy; check out ou...
04/08/2022

Kids bored already? (part three) Why not book a trip to , where we have a host of top experiences to enjoy; check out our rich heritage by studying the scores of model ships and bells we have on board. Find out more> https://bit.ly/3QdbptL

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