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Apsley House
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Grand and historic Apsley House is the former home of the first Duke of Wellington, a palatial abode with dazzling interiors, rich in treasures and famous works of art.
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Overview
Welcome to Apsley House, the London home of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, famed for defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. The grand house today serves as a museum dedicated to the man and his accomplishments, with the wonderfully maintained mansion showcasing his extensive collection of fine art, a wealth of memorabilia from his military campaigns and political career. The museum also displays objects belonging to the duke, including clothing, medals, and weapons, telling the story of the Duke of Wellington, one of the most celebrated military leaders and statesmen of the 19th Century.
Apsley House highlights
Nude statue of Napoleon
The colossal nude statue of Napoleon by Canova dominates the Stairwell at the centre of the house and had to be reinforced to bear its formidable weight. Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker - bizarrely, the Duke of Wellington had a colossal nude statue of his great foe Napoleon in his house, presenting Napoleon in the form of Roman god Mars.
Napoleon's background
Discover more about his victories, private life, tastes and legacy as you take a self-guided, multimedia-enriched tour of his London home.
Art collection
Take in the grand home’s fabulous art collection, including works by Rubens, Goya, Titian and Velazquez, many gifted to the Duke of Wellington by King Ferdinand of Spain.
Iron Duke Gallery
The Basement Gallery, filled with memorabilia relating to the Iron Duke, includes a wealth of medals, shields and weaponry.
Interiors of Apsley House
Admire the dazzling interiors of Apsley House, with furniture, statues, trinkets and rugs gifted to the military man by a whole range of emperors, tsars and monarchs from across the globe.
Duke of Wellington
The equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington that faces Apsley House from the centre of the roundabout at Hyde Park Corner.
Facts
Wellington is considered one of the greatest ever British military heroes but was in fact born in Dublin, Ireland.
There are over 90 pubs named after the Duke of Wellington in the UK.
Wellington Boots gain their names from the Duke of Wellington. He wore multipurpose, customised footwear during military campaigns, which had a lower heel and more of a lining. They started being manufactured from rubber rather than leather in 1852, but the name stuck.
What's included
With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
View the stunning art collection belonging to the first Duke of Wellington, with many pieces gifted to him by famous European rulers.
Take in the striking interiors of the aristocratic mansion, including the State Dining Room and the grand Waterloo Gallery.
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View all attractionsWhere you'll be
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London, GBHow to get there
Hyde Park Corner - Piccadilly Line
Standard opening hours
Closings & holidays
From December 21 to January 1
Find out more
For more information, visit the Apsley House website.
Highly recommend
Just visitingApsley House was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to London. We discovered it thanks to Jess from Love in London on YouTube, who described it as underrated — and boy, was she right! My husband and I absolutely loved our visit. The audio guide was exceptionally well done and probably one of the best we used during our entire trip. It walks you through the house step-by-step, so you always know where to go and what to listen to next. You never feel scattered or like you’re trying to figure out which number to press or which display you’re supposed to be looking at. The information was fascinating, the art collection and displays were incredible, and learning about the Duke of Wellington and his remarkable story added so much to the experience. The house itself is beautifully maintained, and the entire visit felt thoughtfully put together from beginning to end. I honestly can’t say enough good things about Apsley House. It offers tremendous value and was easily one of the best places we visited in London. If you’re using the Go City Pass, do not overlook this one!
Fenomenal
JavierGenial. Maravilloso. Único. Magnífico. Espléndido.
Sleeper of a great art collection
Michael A.This was a remarkable collection of art. Wasn’t on our highest level of planned stops but turns out to be a very nice collection in a nicely laid out fashion. I’d say don’t pass this by if you are nearby!
Give it sone Welly!
Kenny from Glasgow.What a palladin dwelling the Iron Duke resided in for thirty five years, with bonnie views. He deserved it. Friendly & engaging & enthusiastic staff. Very clean toilets. An informative audio guide. Pleasant temp & an oasis of calm within a city of constant noise & movement.
Very interesting
StellaGood museum packed with things to see. Very informative and interesting.
A great little museum.
LorraineI knew nothing about the Duke of Wellington before my visit but left not only educated but full of respect for his achievements. This tour is self-guided with free Austin and we'll worth a visit.
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