Public Historic Tour of Wellington College

Wellington College

A unique opportunity for the general public to discover the historic buildings and grounds of Wellington College, in support of the Crowthorne Carnival Association. College Archivist Caroline Jones will tell the story of Wellington College’s foundation, guiding you around the central buildings and sharing some treasures from the College’s collection. The tour will include the Chapel, Great School, the Royal Foundation Room, Dining Hall and Waterloo Hall. Tickets cost £10 per person, with 100% of ticket sales being donated to the CCA. Please note, this tour is now at capacity; please email community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk

Public Historic Tour of Wellington College

Wellington College

A unique opportunity for the general public to discover the historic buildings and grounds of Wellington College, in support of the Crowthorne Carnival Association. College Archivist Caroline Jones will tell the story of Wellington College’s foundation, guiding you around the central buildings and sharing some treasures from the College’s collection. The tour will include the Chapel, Great School, the Royal Foundation Room, Dining Hall and Waterloo Hall. Tickets cost £10 per person, with 100% of ticket sales being donated to the CCA. Please note, this tour is now at capacity; please email community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk

Western Front Tour with Anthony Seldon

Meet at Kings Cross St Pancras Monday 14th September - Times TBC

Explore the Battlefields of the Somme, Vimy Ridge & Ypres

14-16 September 2026 | 3 days from £1,139pp

Join historian Sir Anthony Seldon on a moving tour of World War I battlefields and memorials. Step back in time and honour the heroes of the Great War with our immersive three-day Battlefield Tour through some of the most iconic and poignant sites of World War I. This unforgettable journey takes you through the hallowed grounds of The Somme, Vimy Ridge, and Ypres, where history was written in courage, sacrifice, and resilience. During the tour, you’ll walk through the trenches at Beaumont-Hamel, visit the Thiepval Memorial and spend the day in Ypres. You’ll also travel to Vimy Ridge, visiting the memorial, dedicated to over 11,000 Canadian soldiers with no known grave. Joining you for the duration of the tour are Sir Anthony Seldon and battlefield guide Clive Harris.

For more information or if you wish to book, please email community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk

Exeter OW University Visit

The Turks Head, 202 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3EB

Calling all OWs studying in Exeter! Join us for an informal catch up over drinks and a light buffet, where you can catch up and meet other OWs studying in Exeter.  Alumni from our International Schools (WCI) are also very welcome to come along and meet other OWs.  Tim Rothwell will be attending on behalf of the College.

Charles Dickens Walking Tour with Andrew Halls and James Cannon

Meet at 10:30am in Central London and finish at about 12:30pm

Lunch (self-funded) to follow for those who wish

The Victorian Voldemort: The London places where Charles Dickens hid fragments of his dark soul, and found his redemption

The tour, which will last 2 hours followed by refreshments for those who wish to stay on, will take in various central London settings which hold the secret to Dickens’ dark and fascinating character. It will be led by Mr Andrew Halls, OBE, Wellington governor and former headmaster of Magdalen College School, Oxford, King’s College School, Wimbledon, and Whitgift School, together with Dr James Cannon, Head of English at King’s College School, Wimbledon, an expert on the history of the streets of central London. Andrew is currently writing a book entitled, “But such flesh, and so much blood!” Charles Dickens, the Empathetic Psychopath.  Sir Anthony Seldon, Founding Director of Wellington College Education (WCE), British historian and author will also be in attendance. No need to book in advance, however please complete the form as an expression of interest.

Please note, this tour is open to parents, past parents and OWs.

10 Year OW Reunion (Class of 2016)

The Exhibit, Balham

The Wellington Community would like to invite all 2016 Leavers to reunite and reminisce with one another at The Exhibit, Balham. Drinks will be available from 6.30pm to celebrate this wonderful milestone. Please spread the word to ensure we can get as many of the Class of 2016 together as possible!