Sights · Our pick in London
Wellington Arch
Views over Hyde Park Corner
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Image courtesy of © Gareth James · CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Wellington Arch
Wellington Arch was built in the 1820s as a grand entrance to Buckingham Palace and later moved to its present position at Hyde Park Corner. It is crowned by the Quadriga, a bronze of the angel of peace descending on the chariot of war. Run by English Heritage, it has exhibitions inside and balconies with views over Hyde Park, Green Park and towards the palace.
Why it's on our list
- Quadriga sculpture
- Viewing balconies
- English Heritage
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wellington Arch before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Wellington Arch, as the crow flies.
- The Peninsula London0.1 mi2 min walk
- The Lanesborough0.1 mi2 min walk
- Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane0.1 mi2 min walk
- The Berkeley0.2 mi4 min walk
- 45 Park Lane0.3 mi7 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Wellington Arch are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Hyde Park CornerPiccadilly0.2 mi3 min walk
- Green ParkPiccadillyVictoriaJubilee0.4 mi9 min walk
- KnightsbridgePiccadilly0.4 mi9 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank0.2 mi4 min walk
- Taxi rank0.3 mi6 min walk
Black cabs can also be hailed in the street: a lit yellow TAXI sign means the cab is available.
Key sights
- Buckingham Palace0.4 miWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Harrods0.6 miWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Westminster Abbey1.0 miWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Leicester Square1.0 miWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Trafalgar Square1.0 miWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- London Eye1.3 miWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Covent Garden1.4 miWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 13 min
- The British Museum1.5 miWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 14 min
- The Shard2.8 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Tower of London3.2 miCycle 21 minCar or taxi 27 min
Main rail terminals
- Victoria0.5 miWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Charing Cross1.1 miWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Paddington1.4 miWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Waterloo1.6 miWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Euston1.9 miWalk 39 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min
- King’s Cross St Pancras2.3 miWalk 45 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 20 min
- St Pancras International (Eurostar)2.3 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 20 min
- London Bridge2.8 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Liverpool Street3.1 miCycle 20 minCar or taxi 26 min