The Wellington Arch was built between 1826-1830 to a design by Decimus Burton.Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or (originally) the Green Park Arch, is a triumphal arch located to the south of Hyde Park in central London and at the north western corner of Green Park (although it is now isolated on a traffic island).In 1846, a disproportionately large equestrian statue of the Duke by Matthew Cotes was erected on top of Wellington Arch without Burton's consent. It remained there until 1882, when a road-widening scheme required the arch to be dismantled and moved to its present site looking down Constitution Hill.
Visit one of London's most famous landmarks, the magnificent Wellington Arch. See three floors of exhibits telling its fascinating history and have a peek into the gardens of Buckingham Palace from the fourth floor balconies. It is a great place to watch the mounted Horse Guards, which pass between its majestic columns every day. Exhibitions inside tell of the Arch's fascinating history and introduce the statues and memorials of London.Until 1992 the arch housed London's second smallest police station, the smallest is located in Trafalgar Square. Because of its position at the top of Constitution Hill, Wellington Arch is sometimes referred to as Constitution Arch.
Normally entry fare of The Wellington Arch The for Adult is £3.50 and for the child is £1.80, The Opening time of The Wellington Arch is 01 April to 01 November, Wednesday-Sunday bank holidays: (10.00-17.00) and 02 November to 31 March Wednesday- Sunday 10:00-16.00. It is closed on 24-26 December 1 January You can buy "London Pass" and visit 71 Attractions in London instead of buying tickets at each attraction. It can save your time and energy.
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