Description: Begin your military adventure with this statue of Achilles in Hyde Park. Achilles was the most celebrated Greek warrior in the Iliad, Homer's epic about the Trojan War. This imposing statue of Achilles was cast from cannon captured from the French at the battles of Salamanca, Vitoria, Toulouse, and Waterloo, a series of great victories by Wellington from 1812 to 1815 in Spain, France and Belgium. It is dedicated to Wellington and his fellow soldiers.

Sunday: 05:00 - 23:59
Monday: 05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday: 05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday: 05:00 - 23:59
Thursday: 05:00 - 23:59
Friday: 05:00 - 23:59
Saturday: 05:00 - 23:59

Description: Apsley House was granted to the Duke of Wellington in 1819 in honour of his distinguished military service and the key role he played in the defeat of Napoleon. The house continues to be the residence of the 9th Duke of Wellington, the descendant of the great commander. Part of the house is open as a museum for visitors. One of the most interesting objects of interest is the giant nude statue of Napoleon as Mars, the Roman god of war, which occupies the stairwell. The statue was made by the Italian sculptor in 1804, but Napoleon did not like it. During the British occupation of Paris in 1815, the statue was transferred to the British and later given to Wellington as a gift by King George IV. Other highlights of Apsley House include the magnificent Waterloo Gallery which houses Wellington's collection of art, a remarkable collection consisting mainly of Spanish art, since Wellington helped to drive the Napoleonic armies out of Spain. The State Dining Room is another impressive room, which displays a dinner service presented to Wellington by the Kingdom of Portugal. Aplsey House bears the unofficial address 'Number One, London,' and every taxi driver will know where to take you should you want to take a taxi here.

Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 17:00
Friday: 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 17:00

Description: Wellington Arch is located a short distance from Apsley House. It was initially known as Constitution Arch and designed as an outer entrance to Buckingham Palace, but was later dedicated to the Duke of Wellington. Initially the monumental arch was topped by a large equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, but this was replaced in the 1880s since the statue was controversial and unpopular. In 1912 a quadriga was placed on top of the arch, which had been the intention of the original designers. A smaller replica of the equestrian statue was placed nearby, across the road from Apsley House. Visitors can go inside the Arch, where there is a small exhibition about Wellington and the Battle of Waterloo. Be sure to take a lift to the viewing platform at the top of the arch to get a panorama of some of London's key landmarks. A combined ticket to Wellington Arch and Apsley House costs £12.70 for adults.

Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
Monday: 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00

Description: Take the time to check out the equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, located between Wellington Arch and Aplsey House. The statue was erected in the 1880s after its larger counterpart was removed from the top of Wellington Arch. It shows Wellington on horseback with four guardsmen standing on each corner of the plinth.

Sunday: 00:00 - 23:59
Monday: 00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday: 00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday: 00:00 - 23:59
Thursday: 00:00 - 23:59
Friday: 00:00 - 23:59
Saturday: 00:00 - 23:59

Description: Take the stairs near the statue of the Duke of Wellington. The stairs lead you to an underpass where there is artwork depicting the key moments of the Battle of Waterloo. The underpass takes you to Hyde Park Corner underground station, where you can take the Piccadilly Line to your next destination.

Sunday: 05:00 - 23:59
Monday: 05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday: 05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday: 05:00 - 23:59
Thursday: 05:00 - 23:59
Friday: 05:00 - 23:59
Saturday: 05:00 - 23:59