Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, Aldershot

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

#8 among attractions in Aldershot

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Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington

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Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, Aldershot

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The Wellington statue in Aldershot is a monument to Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, victor at the Battle of Waterloo and later prime minister of the United Kingdom. Sculpted by Matthew Cotes Wyatt, it was the largest equestrian statue in Britain when it was unveiled at its original location on the Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner in 1846. ()

Coordinates: 51°15'12"N, 0°46'48"W

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Aldershot (Wellington)Aldershot United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Church of St Michael the Archangel, Manor Park, Brickfields Country Park, Royal Garrison Church.

1.3 miSE
Church
Church of St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot
34 min walk • The Church of St Michael the Archangel is the parish church for the town of Aldershot in Hampshire. Dating to the 12th century with later additions, there was almost certainly an earlier church on the site. The existing structure is a Grade II listed building and is located beside Manor Park.
1.2 miSE
Park, Playground
Manor Park, Aldershot
32 min walk • Manor Park is an urban park in the town of Aldershot in Hampshire. A short walk from the town centre, it has been a public park since 1919. The former manor house located in the park is Grade II listed.
1.3 miSE
Park
Brickfields Country Park, Aldershot
35 min walk • Brickfields Country Park is a park in Aldershot in Hampshire described as one of the smallest country parks in Britain. The park is owned and maintained by Rushmoor Borough Council.
~530 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot
3 min walk • Royal Garrison Church of All Saints is a Church of England church in Aldershot Garrison, England. It was built in 1863 and designed by the architect P. C. Hardwick.
0.6 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
West End Centre, Aldershot
15 min walk • The West End Centre is an entertainment venue and arts centre located on Queens Road in Aldershot. The centre hosts classes, workshops, art exhibitions, music performances, stand-up comedy, and small-scale and intimate theatre.
1.1 miE
Temple
Buddhist Centre, Aldershot
28 min walk • Aldershot Buddhist Centre is a Buddhist temple and community centre catering for the Buddhists of Aldershot in Hampshire and surrounding area. Opened in 2015, it describes itself as the United Kingdom's first Buddhist community centre.
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Event space, Concert hall
Princes Hall, Aldershot
14 min walk • The Princes Hall in Aldershot, England is a 600-seat theatre / receiving house which presents a varied programme of music, ballet, comedy, pantomime and vaccination.
1 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of St Michael and St George, Aldershot
25 min walk • Cathedral Church of St Michael and St George serves as the Roman Catholic cathedral for the Bishopric of the Forces.
1.3 miSW
Historical place, View point, Forts and castles
Caesar's Camp, Aldershot
33 min walk • Caesar's Camp is an Iron Age hill fort straddling the border of the counties of Surrey and Hampshire in southern England. The fort straddles the borough of Waverley in Surrey and the borough of Rushmoor and the district of Hart, both in Hampshire.
1 miNE
Church
St Andrew's Garrison Church, Aldershot
27 min walk • St Andrew's Garrison Church, situated at Queens Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire in southern England is a large army church designed in the late 1920s by the prominent Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer.
0.9 miS
Park
Rowhill Nature Reserve, Aldershot
23 min walk • Rowhill Nature Reserve or Rowhill Copse is a 26.6-hectare Local Nature Reserve which straddles the border between Aldershot in Hampshire and Farnham in Surrey.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot (3 min walk), Prince Consort's Library, Aldershot (9 min walk), Rushmoor Arena, Aldershot (13 min walk), Princes Hall, Aldershot (14 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

Victoria Road Court House • Lines: 520, Kite (24 min walk)
Aldershot Football Ground • Lines: 520, Kite (28 min walk)

Train

Aldershot (26 min walk)