Museums & Galleries · London
Apsley House
📍 W1J 7NT
Photo: wellingtoncollection.co.uk
- 19th century paintings by Lawrence, Wilkie, Dawe and Goya
- Old master paintings including Caravaggio, Van Dyck and Correggio
- Spanish paintings rescued from Joseph Bonaparte's baggage train
- Colossal statue of Napoleon among the sculpture collection
- Interiors displayed much as they looked in the 1830s
Apsley House is the London residence of the Dukes of Wellington, originally built by Robert Adam and remodelled in the 1820s, with interiors displayed much as they were in the 1830s. You can see the Wellington Collection's paintings, porcelain, silver and sculpture, including old masters, 19th century portraits and a colossal statue of Napoleon, alongside Spanish paintings rescued after the Battle of Vitoria. It suits visitors interested in military history and grand interiors. There's no on-site parking, and the forecourt has steps with no ramp. In Westminster, it's 0.7 miles from Bond Street station, with The Serpentine in Hyde Park 0.8 miles away, and 777 bookable places to stay within 5 miles.
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00-17:00; closed Monday and Tuesday
- Parking
- No on-site parking; limited free disabled parking must be booked in advance
- Accessibility
- Cobbled forecourt with five steps to the front door and no ramp
From the attraction's own website on 17 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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Four Seasons Hotel, Park Lane
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Intercontinental London Park Lane
🏖️ 0.8 miles from The Serpentine - Hyde Park (Good water quality)
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