Wellington Arch, London

Name: Wellington Arch
Address: 1 Apsley Way, London, W2 2UH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7930 2726

#219 among attractions in London

Memorial, Georgian architecture, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

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. From its construction the arch stood in a different location nearby; it was moved to its current site in 1882–1883. It originally supported a colossal equestrian statue of the 1st Duke of Wellington by the sculptor Matthew Cotes Wyatt, as a result of which it has acquired the name "the Wellington Arch" in the vernacular. A bronze quadriga by Adrian Jones has surmounted it since 1912. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'10"N, 0°8'58"W

Address

1 Apsley WayCity of Westminster (St. James's)London W2 2UH United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7930 2726

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London

Day trips

Wellington Arch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buckingham Palace, Apsley House, Green Park, The Grenadier.

~1720 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Edwardian architecture, Palace
Buckingham Palace, London
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~460 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Apsley House, London
3 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...
~1350 ftE
Park
Green Park, London
7 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.
~1340 ftW
Nightlife
The Grenadier, London
7 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.
~580 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Royal Artillery Memorial, London
3 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.
~1380 ftSW
Park
Belgrave Square, London
7 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.
~1120 ftSE
Park, Garden
Garden at Buckingham Palace, London
6 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.
~540 ftSW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Memorial site
Australian War Memorial, London
3 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.
~130 ftSE
Memorial, Memorial site
Memorial Gates, London
1 min walk • The Memorial Gates are a war memorial located at the Hyde Park Corner end of Constitution Hill in London.
~1410 ftE
Park
Great Lines Heritage Park, London
7 min walk • The Great Lines Heritage Park is a complex network of open spaces in the Medway Towns, connecting Chatham, Gillingham, Brompton and the Historic Dockyard. The long military history of the towns has dominated the history of the site and the park.
~1540 ftE
Memorial
Canada Memorial, London
8 min walk • The Canada Memorial in Green Park, London, United Kingdom, commemorates members of the Canadian Forces killed during the First and Second World Wars.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wellington Arch open?

Wellington Arch is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wellington Arch?

Nearby attractions include Memorial Gates, London (1 min walk), New Zealand War Memorial, London (1 min walk), RAF Bomber Command Memorial, London (1 min walk), Machine Gun Corps Memorial, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Wellington Arch by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wellington Arch:

Bus

Old Park Lane / Hard Rock Cafe • Lines: 38, N38 (3 min walk)
Green Park / Constitution Hill • Lines: 38, N38 (3 min walk)

Metro

Hyde Park Corner • Lines: Piccadilly (6 min walk)
Green Park • Lines: Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria (11 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (16 min walk)
Charing Cross (30 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (29 min walk)
Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (34 min walk)