Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, London

Name: Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1809 among attractions in London

Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues

Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington

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Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, London

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An equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington stands on the north side of Hyde Park Corner, London. The open space in which it stands, now the centre of a large roundabout, was once called Wellington Place. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'10"N, 0°9'5"W

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City of Westminster (West End)London United Kingdom

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Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Apsley House, Green Park, The Grenadier, Wellington Arch.

~40 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Apsley House, London
1 min walk • Apsley House, also known as Number One, London, is a prominent museum and a beacon of historical significance nestled in the heart of London, England. This grand Georgian building was once the residence of the first Duke of Wellington, one of Britain's most esteemed...
~1790 ftE
Park
Green Park, London
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Green Park is a tranquil oasis that offers a respite from the bustling city. This verdant space, known for its mature trees and wide-open grasslands, is one of the eight Royal Parks of London.
~940 ftSW
Nightlife
The Grenadier, London
5 min walk • The Grenadier is a public house in Belgravia, London. It was originally built in 1720 as the officers' mess for the senior infantry regiment of the British army, the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards, and located in a courtyard of their barracks.
~450 ftE
Memorial, Georgian architecture, Monuments and statues
Wellington Arch, London
3 min walk • Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or as the Green Park Arch, is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms a centrepiece of Hyde Park Corner in central London, between corners of Hyde Park and Green Park; it stands on a large traffic island with crossings for pedestrian access.
~150 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Royal Artillery Memorial, London
1 min walk • The Royal Artillery Memorial is a First World War memorial located on Hyde Park Corner in London, England. Designed by Charles Sargeant Jagger, with architectural work by Lionel Pearson, and unveiled in 1925, the memorial commemorates the 49,076 soldiers from the Royal Artillery killed in the First World War.
~1240 ftS
Park
Belgrave Square, London
6 min walk • Belgrave Square is a large 19th-century garden square in London. It is the centrepiece of Belgravia, and its architecture resembles the original scheme of property contractor Thomas Cubitt who engaged George Basevi for all of the terraces for the 2nd Earl Grosvenor, later the 1st Marquess of Westminster, in the 1820s.
~1740 ftW
Sailing, Yacht club
Royal Thames Yacht Club, London
9 min walk • The Royal Thames Yacht Club is the oldest continuously operating yacht club in the United Kingdom. Its headquarters are located at 60 Knightsbridge, London, England, overlooking Hyde Park.
~1460 ftSE
Park, Garden
Garden at Buckingham Palace, London
8 min walk • The Garden at Buckingham Palace is a large private park attached to the London residence of the monarch. It is situated at the rear of Buckingham Palace, occupying a 17 hectares site in the City of Westminster, and has two-and-a-half miles of gravel paths.
~260 ftS
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Memorial site
Australian War Memorial, London
2 min walk • The Australian War Memorial in London is a memorial dedicated in 2003 to the 102,000 Australian dead of the First and Second World Wars.
~530 ftE
Memorial, Memorial site
Memorial Gates, London
3 min walk • The Memorial Gates are a war memorial located at the Hyde Park Corner end of Constitution Hill in London.
~1770 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Hyde Park Holocaust Memorial, London
9 min walk • The Holocaust Memorial in Hyde Park, London, was the first public memorial in Great Britain dedicated to victims of the Holocaust. It lies to the east of the Serpentine Lake, in The Dell, an open-air area within the park. Since its unveiling in 1983 remembrance services have taken place at the memorial every year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington?

Nearby attractions include Apsley House, London (1 min walk), Royal Artillery Memorial, London (1 min walk), Machine Gun Corps Memorial, London (1 min walk), Australian War Memorial, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington by public transport?

The nearest stations to Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington:

Bus

Hyde Park Corner • Lines: 38, N38 (2 min walk)
Old Park Lane / Hard Rock Cafe • Lines: 38, N38 (5 min walk)

Metro

Hyde Park Corner • Lines: Piccadilly (4 min walk)
Knightsbridge • Lines: Piccadilly (11 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (17 min walk)
London Paddington (39 min walk)

Ferry

Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (36 min walk)
St. George Wharf • Lines: Rb2 (40 min walk)