Wellington Arch

Wellington Arch, Hyde Park, London (Duke of Wellington) - King George III

The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) was nicknamed the ‘Iron Duke’ and is most famous for the victorious ‘Battle of Waterloo’ which took place on 18th June 1815, during the reign of King George III.

Wellington Arch is an outstanding landmark of London, although in a busy area (located on a traffic island) it is well worth a visit and it is just a 3-minute walk from Hyde Park Corner tube station - at the top of Constitutional Hill. (Inside there are exhibitions and two balconies which provide magnificent views of London; allow up to an hour for the visit.) 

Wellington Arch is open to the public, usually from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Entrance fee: adult £6.60, children £4.00.

The Duke of Wellington also served as Prime Minister twice; he died aged 83 in Walmer Castle, Kent.

The tomb of the Duke of Wellington is in St Paul’s Cathedral; he was given a state funeral.

Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is located at the Royal Exchange, London (Bank tube station).