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APSLEY HOUSE
Apsley House was originally designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 for Baron Apsley - from whom it takes its name. It passed to the Wellesley family in 1807, being first owned by Richard and then his younger brother Arthur Wellesley - the Duke of Wellington.

Wellington is most famous for defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, but this was only the culmination of a brilliant military career. He was also a major politician, rising from representing a small Irish constituency in 1790 to Prime Minister in 1828.

The Duke made Apsley House his London home after a dazzling military career culminating in his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. Wellington enlarged the house (originally designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771-1778) adding the magnificent Waterloo Gallery by Benjamin Dean Wyatt which holds many of the masterpieces from the Duke’s extensive painting collection. It has been the London home of the Dukes of Wellington ever since.

The seventh Duke gave the house and contents to the Nation in 1947. With its collection of outstanding paintings, porcelain, silver, sculpture, furniture, medals and memorabilia largely intact and the family still in residence, Apsley House is the last great aristocratic town house in London.

WELLINGTON ARCH
Wellington Arch complements Apsley House perfectly. It was originally designed in 1825 by the architect Decimus Burton as a grand entrance to Buckingham Palace. A statue of the Duke of Wellington was previously installed on the top but caused huge controversy and was replaced by the spectacular sculpture of today. Inside learn about the Arch’s fascinating past and the Blues Plaques scheme. From the balconies standing just below the largest bronze sculpture in England, take time to admire views across the surrounding Royal Parks to the Houses of Parliament.

	Opening Times

24 Mar to 31 Oct: 10:00 - 17:00 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun)

1 Nov to 31 Mar: 10:00 - 16:00 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun)

Bank Hol Mon: 10:00 - 17:00
24 to 26 Dec and 1 Jan: Closed

WELLINGTON ARCH
24 Mar to 31 Oct: 10:00 - 17:00 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun)

1 Nov to 31 Mar: 10:00 - 16:00 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun)

Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 17:00
24 to 26 Dec and 1 Jan: Closed

	How to Get There

Road Access:

Hyde Park Corner, London W1J 7JZ

Train/Tube Access:

Victoria train station 15mins walk  / Hyde Park Corner tube adjacent

Bus Access:

Frequent from surrounding areas. Tel: 020 7222 1234

Cycle Routes:

Find the site on the National Cycle Network

WELLINGTON ARCH

Address:

Hyde Park Corner, London W1J 7JZ

Train/Tube Access:

Victoria train station 15 mins walk  / Hyde Park Corner tube adjacent

Bus Access:

From surrounding area. Call 020 7222 1234

Cycle Routes:

Find the site on the National Cycle Network

	Facilities

Male & Female Toilets, Guidebooks, Audio tours (included in admission price), Shop.

WELLINGTON ARCH
Suitable for people with disabilities, Exhibition, Guidebooks, Shop.

	Top Tips

• When visiting Apsley House & Wellington Arch, why not take a relaxing stroll through Hyde Park afterwards or do a spot of shopping on Oxford Street.
• Combine your tickets with a visit to another attraction to take advantage of our combination discounts.
• Customers who have visited Apsley House & Wellington Arch, have also been to the Tower of London, Tower Bridge Exhibition, Kensington Palace, Kew Gardens and Hampton Court.