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Apsley House

 
 
ADDRESS
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London W1J 7NT 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7499 5676 
 
OPENING TIMES
Wednesday to Sunday & Bank Hols 1st April - 1st November: 11am - 5pm 2nd November - 31st March: 11am - 4pm (Last admission half an hour before closing)
 
PRICES
House: £6.50 (Adults) £5.90 (Concessions) £3.90 (Children) | House and Wellington Arch: £7.90 (Adults) £7.10 (Concessions) £4.70 (Children)
 

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Apsley HouseOriginally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 and retains some of the finest Regency interiors around. The house formed the elegant backdrop to a host of glittering banquets which mirrored the rise in status of the Duke. Held in the opulent Waterloo Gallery, the feasts were a decadent and raucous annual celebration of the Duke's landmark victory at Waterloo. The Wellington family still reside in the property to this day making Apsley House the only property managed by English Heritage in which the original owners' family still live. The property is colloquially known as 'Number 1 London', because it was the first house encountered after passing the tollgates at the top of Knightsbridge.   

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Palatial décor and porcelain, silverware and sculptures, views and Velasquez.
 

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Opening and closing times for Apsley House

Today (Thursday) Apsley House closes at 16.00

Monday:

Closed
 
 

Tuesday:

Closed
 
 

Wednesday:

11.00
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16.00
 
 

Thursday:

11.00
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16.00
 
 

Friday:

11.00
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16.00
 
 

Saturday:

11.00
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16.00
 
 

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11.00
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16.00
 
 
 

Location map of Apsley House

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Underground Stations

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Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
Victoria Railway Station
 
15 minutes walk
 
 
Car Parks

Car Parks

 
Hilton Hotel NCP
 
4 minutes walk
 
Chesterfield House NCP
 
6 minutes walk
 
 
 

Further articles featuring Apsley House on LondonTown.com

 
London's Indoor Autumn Attractions

Apsley House & Wellington Arch 149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, W1J For a warming indoor treat that matches the rich, aesthetic vibrancy of autumn, submerse yourself in...

 
 
Summer Walking 2006

Royal Parks Walk 2.5 Mile Walk to the Serpentine One of the most impressive facts about London is that it has more parkland than any other...

 
 
Autumn Indoor Attractions 2005

Apsley House & Wellington Arch For a warming indoor treat that matches the rich, aesthetic vibrancy of autumn, submerse yourself in the sumptuous, palatial décor...

 
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Hotels near Apsley House

Near Apsley House
The Lanesborough, a St. Regis Hotel London
The Lanesborough, a St. Regis Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 39% off from £415
Hyde Park Corner, SW1X | 2 minutes from Apsley House
...More
 
 
 
The Metropolitan London
The Metropolitan
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 62% off from £203
Old Park Lane, W1K | 3 minutes from Apsley House
Acclaimed in-house restaurant Nobu is reason enough to stay here, but with floor-to-ceiling windows offering unrivalled views of London’s exclusive Mayfair district and the skyline beyond, ...More
 
 
 
London Hilton on Park Lane London
London Hilton on Park Lane
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 81% off from £147
22 Park Lane, W1K | 4 minutes from Apsley House
The Hilton’s flagship property, this impressive hotel commands lovely views over Hyde Park and London’s cityscape. This place has got to live up to its Park ...More
 
 
 
St Peter's Church, Eaton Square London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
St Peter's Church, Eaton Square
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
119 Eaton Square, London, Belgravia, London SW1W | 9 minutes from Apsley House
St Peter's was built by Hakewill in 1827 and later enlarged by Blomfield in 1875. Rebuilt and opened in 1992, following a fire in 1987, it ...More
 
 
 
Buckingham Palace London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Buckingham Palace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1A | 11 minutes from Apsley House
England's most famous royal palace, and the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace opens the doors of its State Rooms to the public every ...More
 
 
 
Spencer House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Spencer House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
27 St James's Place, London, St James's, London SW1A | 12 minutes from Apsley House
Spencer family's 18th London residence. The ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Spencer family hasn’t lived in this, their London residence, since 1926. Following ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near Apsley House

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Apsley House
Wellington Arch London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Wellington Arch
London > Attractions > Sights
Hyde Park Corner, London, Belgravia, London W1J | 2 minutes from Apsley House
A landmark triumphal arch set opposite the Duke of Wellington's residence at Apsley House, Wellington Arch was built in 1830 to commemorate the victories won by ...More
 
 
 
Queen's Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Queen's Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Buckingham Palace Road, SW1A | 11 minutes from Apsley House
Once Buckingham Palace's resident chapel, the Queen's Gallery was opened in 1962 and holds regularly changing exhibitions. It allows the general public glimpses of rarely seen ...More
 
 
 
Gagosian Gallery Davies Street London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gagosian Gallery Davies Street
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
17-19 Davies Street, London, Mayfair, London W1K | 13 minutes from Apsley House
The Gagosian Gallery in Mayfair is a tiny space, what estate agents would optimistically call bijou. But size isn't everything and Larry Gagosian's influence should not ...More
 
 
 
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Events near Apsley House

Near Apsley House
Even The Rain (Tambien La Lluvia) London
Even The Rain (Tambien La Lluvia)
London > Events > Film Events  Dates: 29th May 2012 at 3.45pm, 30th May 2012 at 11.15am and 8.50pm & 31st May 2012 at 1.40pm and 6.15pm
Curzon Mayfair, 38 Curzon Street, W1J | 6 minutes from Apsley House
Costa is the producer of a historical drama, which hopes to retrace the steps of Christopher Columbus and explore how the Spanish treated the native Indians. ...More
 
 
 
Malgosia Stepnik: States Of Mind
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: 29th May to 2nd Jun 2012 - Various Times
Scream Gallery, 34 Bruton Street, W1J | 14 minutes from Apsley House
Abstract paintings exploring the emotional states of the human psyche....More
 
 
 
Cityscapes
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: 29th May, 30th May, 31st May and 1st Jun 2012 - 10am-6pm
The Medici Gallery, 5 Cork Street, W1S | 15 minutes from Apsley House
Contemporary works in a variety of media by Michael Alford, Piers Ottey and Barry Wilson....More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near Apsley House

Near Apsley House
St James Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
St James Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
12 Palace Street, London, SW1E | 12 minutes from Apsley House
Billed by its operators as 'the first newly built central London theatre in 30 years', St James Theatre opens to the public in September 2012. Built on the ...More
 
 
 
Victoria Palace Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Victoria Palace Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Victoria Street, London, Victoria, London SW1E | 14 minutes from Apsley House
The exterior of the Victoria Palace is among the most impressive of any theatre in London. Before the advent of air travel, the giant arch, dome ...More
 
 
 
The Boisdale Jazz & Cigar Club London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Boisdale Jazz & Cigar Club
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
15 Eccleston Street, Belgravia, London, Victoria, London SW1W | 15 minutes from Apsley House
A tartan clad jazz, cigar and supper club, Boisdale of Belgravia has an the old fashioned charm of a gentlemen's club. Situated in an elegant Regency ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near Apsley House

The best shops and markets near Apsley House
Heywood Hill London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Heywood Hill
London > Shopping > Books
10 Curzon Street, London, Mayfair, London W1J | 8 minutes from Apsley House
Heywood Hill, run by John de Falbe, sells old, new and antiquarian books, specialising in literature, history, architecture, biography, travel and a well-stocked children's department. Founded ...More
 
 
 
Geo F Trumper London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Geo F Trumper
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
9 Curzon Street, London, Mayfair, London W1J | 8 minutes from Apsley House
Famous barber frequented by famous faces offering the full works, even manicures. Men can learn how to shave properly with a special training session....More
 
 
 
Cosmetics a la Carte London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Cosmetics a la Carte
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
19b Motcomb Street, London, Belgravia, London SW1X | 8 minutes from Apsley House
Rethink your make-up and beauty regime with a 100-minute consultation that covers everything from skincare to make-up. Hour long restyles are hugely popular. Bring in your ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Apsley House

What are the best dining options near Apsley House London?
Theo Randall London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Theo Randall
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
The InterContinental, 1 Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, Mayfair, London W1J | 2 minutes from Apsley House
Theo Randall has a lot to live up to with his first restaurant being in London's most exclusive street, Park Lane. But the former head chef ...More
 
 
 
Cookbook Cafe London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Cookbook Cafe
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
InterContinental London Park Lane, 1 Hamilton Place, Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1J | 2 minutes from Apsley House
This casual restaurant at the InterContinental London Park Lane is designed as a venue for aspiring chefs and sommeliers. Guests can experience wine and food tastings, ...More
 
 
 
Apsleys London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Apsleys
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Hyde Park Corner, The Lanesborough, London, Belgravia, London SW1X | 2 minutes from Apsley House
The first restaurant outside of Italy created by internationally renowned chef and holder of 3 Michelin stars, Heinz Beck, Apsleys offers light cuisine with Mediterranean flavours. ...More
 
 
 
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Education near Apsley House

Near Apsley House
La Cucina Caldesi London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
La Cucina Caldesi
London > Education > Cookery Courses
118 Marylebone Lane, London, Marylebone, London W1U | 24 minutes from Apsley House
The Caldesi family first set up a cooking school in Giancarlo's native Tuscany. His 'Return to Tuscany' was captured by BBC cameras and dished up on ...More
 
 
 
Royal College of Art London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Royal College of Art
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 27 minutes from Apsley House
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least a ...More
 
 
 
Dana Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Dana Centre
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 29 minutes from Apsley House
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
 
 
 
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Leisure near Apsley House

Apsley House gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
The Berkeley Health Club & Spa London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Berkeley Health Club & Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
The Berkeley, Wilton Place, London, Belgravia, London SW1X | 5 minutes from Apsley House
The Health Club & Spa at The Berkeley hotel lays claim to being the only hotel spa in London to feature a roof top pool, and ...More
 
 
 
The Dorchester Spa London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Dorchester Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London, Mayfair, London W1K | 6 minutes from Apsley House
Consistently voted the top hotel spa in the UK (and who are we to disagree with the exacting standards of Conde Nast Traveller readers), The Dorchester ...More
 
 
 
Green Park London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Green Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 8 minutes from Apsley House
Although many of the parks in London are officially owned by the sovereign, it is the four central London parks (one of which is Green Park) ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near Apsley House

The best pubs near London Apsley House.
The Pantechnicon London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Pantechnicon
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
10 Motcomb Street, London, Belgravia, London SW1X | 8 minutes from Apsley House
From the people who brought us The Thomas Cubitt gastropub comes this Motcomb Street venture with a ground floor bar and two ...More
 
 
 
Ye Grapes London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Ye Grapes
London > Nightlife > Pubs
16 Shepherd Market, London, Mayfair, London W1J | 8 minutes from Apsley House
Built in 1882 this gorgeous Victorian pub could be the perfect spot for a night out, if you can find it, that is. Very close to ...More
 
 
 
Punch Bowl London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Punch Bowl
London > Nightlife > Pubs
41 Farm Street, London, Mayfair, London W1J | 9 minutes from Apsley House
Famous for its famous owner, the Punch Bowl became a celebrity hang-out when Guy Ritchie split up with Madonna. The director of 'Lock, Stock & Two ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near Apsley House

Apsley House clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
The Met Bar London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Met Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
Metropolitan Hotel, 19 Old Park Lane, London, Mayfair, London W1K | 3 minutes from Apsley House
The Met Bar was synonymous with celebrities in the nineties - Kate Moss and her clan were among the A-list regulars - and it still gets ...More
 
 
 
Blue Bar London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Blue Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, London, Belgravia, London SW1X | 5 minutes from Apsley House
Having a cocktail in the Blue Bar is akin to sipping on gin and tonic in a very posh - and possibly eccentric - grand dame's ...More
 
 
 
Funky Buddha London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Funky Buddha
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
15 Berkeley Street, London, Mayfair, London W1J | 11 minutes from Apsley House
Between the Victorian elegance of Berkley Square and the Imperial magnificence of Piccadilly, you might be surprised to find a club that oozes with Eastern decadence, ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Apsley House

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Apsley House.
No. 4 Hamilton Place London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
No. 4 Hamilton Place
London > Business > Venue Hire
4 Hamilton Place, London, Mayfair, London W1J | 2 minutes from Apsley House
A fine example of Edwardian grandeur, from the outside in. Even the details right down to the door handles are the original features. With elaborate cornicing ...More
 
 
 
The Lanesborough a St. Regis Hotel London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Lanesborough a St. Regis Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
Hyde Park Corner, Westminster, London, Belgravia, London SW1X | 2 minutes from Apsley House
Capturing the style of an exquisite early 19th-century residence, this esteemed establishment is wonderfully elegant and upmarket. Offering an exclusive personalised service, every guest is ...More
 
 
 
The Dorchester Hotel London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Dorchester Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
54 Park Lane, London, Mayfair, London W1K | 6 minutes from Apsley House
One of the most famous hotels in England, The Dorchester is a stunning Art Deco curve, overlooking the expanses of the Royal Parks. This is the ...More
 
 
 
 

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Payback
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

Dover Street Restaurant and Bar 13 minutes walk from Apsley House

The nine-piece plays soul and funk....More

Howard Hodgkin
Exhibitions | Until 7th July 2012 

Alan Cristea Gallery 16 minutes walk from Apsley House

Abstract paintings and prints, marking the artist's 80th birthday....More

Carmen Lasok, Robert Aldwinckle
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

Handel House Museum 17 minutes walk from Apsley House

The soprano and harpsichordist perform Polish Court music....More

Rob McGibbon In Conversation With John Humphrys: Talk
Exhibitions | On 31st May 2012 

Cadogan Hall 17 minutes walk from Apsley House

Journalist McGibbon and presenter Humphrys discuss Humphrys' career, followed by a question and answer session....More

Thursdays Is Party Night
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 

Strawberry Moons 17 minutes walk from Apsley House

Chas plays dance, chart and party anthems....More

Laurence & Karla Duo
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

The Living Room 17 minutes walk from Apsley House

Soul and pop covers by the pianist and singer....More

Employment Advice Sessions
Exhibitions | Until 31st May 2012 

Victoria Library 17 minutes walk from Apsley House

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Love Love Love
Theatre | Until 2nd June 2012 

Royal Court Theatre 18 minutes walk from Apsley House

A pair of 1960s 'baby-boomers' embark on a sparky relationship, which has the hallmark of modern-day harsh realities. Mike Bartlett's ...More

Pete G & The Magnitones
Concerts | Until 31st May 2012 

Ain't Nothin But Blues Bar 20 minutes walk from Apsley House

The Surrey-based four-piece play blues....More

Thursdays at Graphic
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 

Graphic 21 minutes walk from Apsley House

DJs Venus Flytraxx, Amy and AJ spin electro, funk, soul, disco, deep and nu house....More

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From cheap budget accommodation to luxury 5 star hotels see our discounts for Apsley House hotels, including The Lanesborough, a St. Regis Hotel from 39% off.

 

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