Wellington Arch

Very much a hidden in plain sight experience. I’ve lived in London for over 30 years and hadn’t been inside before, but happy I took advantage of my new English Heritage membership to do so. There are four floors of exhibition space. One dedicated to the interesting history of the arch, one is a war remembrance space (could have been more engaging), and two floors of temporary exhibition space that were being used for a contemporary art show on my visit (loved this). Then you have the outdoor terraces where you can spy on the goings on below and which offer a different perspective towards the London Eye over the trees of Green Park. Worth a trip for sure.

English Heritage manages the monument and interior, which has a few exhibition rooms and views of Hyde Park from the top. Candidly, the first few times I went past it I didn’t realise there was something inside - but it has an interesting exhibit, particularly on the first floor where it was about the history of the Arch’s building, including the many changes made (bronze statues on top, and moving it to a new location!). The other two floors contain information about the World Wars then a rotating art exhibition. There are then two balconies from the top floor- one overlooking either side of the monument. The views are different, but given greenery and buildings does have limitations for how much you can see into the distance. Floors can be accessed by narrow stairs or a lift. Small shop, no cafe.

Interesting history of this great monument from when it was first built to the time it was moved to where it stands today. It also was a police station and the statue of wellington now stands in aldershot . Its present statue was commissioned by king Edward VII

Wellington is a cool name! I thought the arch might be in the shape of his famous boot that he invented but alas it was more similar to the arch that is mad o’ Marblé that is on the other side of the park. There should be two other arches for the other corners of Mr Jeckyl and Hyde park! Then you could run through them all or even cycle or ride a pony!

Only a small place to visit but still interesting, staff are interesting, it really brings it home to you how amazing our soldiers were, thank you

Felt like asking for a refund to see an exhibition referring to Wellington as a controversial Tory politician (he was PM) and a 2 storey art exhibition of trash painted on old cardboard boxes by someone who wants us to see “the many different identities and stories that shape the country today”. When you see the fantastic art in nearby Apsley House and then see this exhibition you can only conclude that these identities and stories are of a lesser calibre. Not sure why English Heritage think this is worthy of my time.

The Wellington Arch in Hyde Park, London England. There is so much history documented in these magnificent structures. Below is information provided by Google. History and Purpose: Originally commissioned in 1825 by George IV as a grand entrance to Buckingham Palace, it was later repurposed as a monument to the Duke of Wellington, celebrating his victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. Location and Features: The arch is situated at the corner where Hyde Park meets Green Park and is crowned by the Quadriga, a bronze sculpture depicting the Angel of Peace descending on the four-horsed chariot of War, which is the largest bronze sculpture in Europe. Visitor Experience: Visitors can ascend the arch to access balconies that offer panoramic views of central London and the surrounding Royal Parks. The arch also houses exhibition spaces and a gift shop. Significance: Wellington Arch is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch and a significant example of Regency-era architecture, showcasing intricate details and sculptures.

I have driven around this arch and never taken any notice for decades…it is a good place to visit with interesting exhibits good views and not busy at all !

BEAUTIFUL monument! Easy to walk to if you're in the area- don't skip it! It's free, easily accessible, and a great photo for your London trip!

There is beauty to be found everywhere you go. It's crowned by one of the largest bronze statues in Europe. You can get a tour inside to the arches balcony. If you time your visit right, you can see the Household Cavalry passing beneath, as they ride to and from the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade. Book early online and you can save 15%.

Beautiful monument and centrally located park. Be sure to walk through the pedestrian subway tunnels to learn the history of the Duke of Wellington

Beautiful little arch in the park. Came across it when walking towards Kensington from Buckingham Palace. A fun fact I learned was the Duke of Wellington has more statues/monuments than anyone else in the whole country erected in his honor.

This arch was originally conceived as the gate way to Buckingham Palace. It was built in 1825 to immortalize the victories of the Napoleonic Wars. It is located on a busy thoroughfare at the corner of Hyde Park where Kingsington Road meets Piccadilly. It is located in central London. A statue of the Duke of Wellington riding his horse was erected on the top in 1846. The statue was replaced with of a quadriga a four hourse drawn carriage was entitled 'Triumph'. The English Heritage has taken over the care, any repairs or refurbishments since 1999. This is a wonderful landmark and full of history. This is an attraction on the London Pass, The Big Bus hop on hop off.

I would highly suggest finding a bike tour that takes you to all the main spots. It's a great way to see the sights, get a workout in and do it with a local that knows the details! On my bike tour, we saw: Princess Diana's Memorial Albert Memorial Green Park Hyde Park Wellington Arch Kensington Palace Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square The National Gallery Westminster Abby

The Wellington Arch serves as a grand entrance to Hyde Park. Nothing special on its own, but a cool monument along with everything else in the area.

Another monument in London. After staying here and sightseeing for a few days, losing the excitement when I saw any new statues. First day, I would be so excited to take pictures with the monument... but after seeing so many of them, kind o But it is fascinating to see the old (history) and mixed with the new. All the monument are well maintained. You see tourists everywhere in the city. Definitely tourists friendly city. The residents and businesses here are so used to see tourists everyday. They are respectful.

This monument is part of the London Pass. It's a neat little museum/monument. It's located near the Buckingham Palace and runners and walkers pass through the arch every day. On my visit here, they had a special exhibit on the Stonehedge. Theres a couple of rooms that show the history and upcoming improvements on the Stonehedge. But they also talk about the arch itself. It's dedicated to the Dukes of Wellington. The "quadriga" statue design on top of the arch was upgraded from a single horse design. The arch was dedicated to Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. And the Dukes lived right across the street in the Apsley House.

Wellington's Arch is situated pretty close to the Buckingham Palace and Australian War Monument, so don't refuse and that route will bring you a lot of pleasure :) The monument is actually a little museum, so after walking in the park, feeding the birds and enjoying the sun, stop by and you'll learn a lot about Wellington itself and it's Dukes. :)

Visited March 2015: "Nice entrance to Hyde Park." This attraction is on the London Pass. Wellington Arch has a gallery inside it but that day was closed due to them putting together another exhibit to be ready for reveal on the 13th of April. So, we took a few snapshots and walked onwards to Hyde Park.

A cool detour on our way to Hyde park included in the London pass. Hidden within the arch is a nice little museum with a chance to take a peak from the balcony. Unfortunately, there isn't much of a view other than tree tops. The arch itself is a cool structure and worth a moment to take in. If you have some extra time the museum within the structure is worth a walk through.

Set in the heart of Royal London at Hyde Park Corner, Wellington Arch is a landmark for Londoners and visitors alike and a great addition to a memorable day out in London. It was originally commissioned as a grand outer entrance to Buckingham Palace and moved to its present site in 1882. For glorious panoramas over London's Royal Parks and the Houses of Parliament, take the lift to the balconies just below the spectacular bronze sculpture surmounting the arch. The balconies also offer unique views of the Household Cavalry, passing beneath on their way to and from the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade. Inside the Arch, three floors of exhibits tell its fascinating history Currently £3.90 to enter, it will take you about 30 mins to read about the history of the Arch and take a nice view of Apsley House, the New Zealand Memorial (which is explained on the second floor), Buckingham Palace Gardens and Hyde Park Corner amongst others. Entrance fee is ok for what is there but a trip to the top (with your camera) is a must. 64 steps up to the top and back down again, or for those who are slightly less mobile, you can take the lift.

The arch itself is interesting from an architectural standpoint, and the displays inside are nicely done. What raises this from a three-star attraction to a four-star attraction is timing. If you are on the viewing deck at 10:30, you'll be able to watch the mounted guards pass under the arch on their way to Buckingham Palace. It's quite a nice little treat, which is how we ended our visit to London.

I love this . Its one of the most lurid landmarks in London . You have to admire the Victorians , they really went for it with their buildings and art and everything else really . The arch is nice , the statue on top of the arch is what you're really looking at . Rearing horses , chariots the whole nine yards .