Addresses don’t come much grander than 'Number One London', the popular name for Apsley House, one of the most interesting visitor attractions in London. Home to the Duke of Wellington after his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo, the interior of the house has changed very little since the days of the Iron Duke.
It boasts one of the finest art collections in London, with paintings by Velazquez and Rubens as well as a wonderful collection of silver and porcelain. Pride of place goes to a massive nude statue of Napoleon. Why not include a stroll through nearby Hyde Park, and a visit to nearby Wellington Arch for a great value family day out in London.
Waterloo Festival
Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun 2013
Join us every weekend in June at Apsley House as we run through significant events in the build up to the Battle of Waterloo. Meet Napoleonic gentry and hear accounts of our historic Victory at Waterloo and join in the celebrations with music and dance.
Sat 29 & Sun 30 Jun 2013
Join us every weekend in June at Apsley House as we run through significant events in the build up to the Battle of Waterloo. In this final week we look at the anniversary of the Battle of Vitoria 1813, this led to eventual Victory of the Peninsular War.
Prices and opening times
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London - W1J 7NT (Directions)
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