Hyde Park Corner, London W1J 9DZ, United Kingdom
Equestrian Statue of the Duke of Wellington
Battle & memorial
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Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
3.4At Hyde Park Corner, Wellington sits astride Copenhagen, the horse associated with his military career. The bronze monument was unveiled in 1888, more than three decades after the Duke’s death.
This is a brief heritage stop rather than a wild landscape destination. Its appeal lies in a distinctive bronze equestrian monument, its Waterloo story and its position facing Wellington’s former London home, Apsley House.
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The experience
A short stop to view the bronze statue, inspect its decorated plinth and connect Wellington’s story with the nearby Apsley House and Wellington Arch.
Things to do
Study the plinth’s four soldiers
Look at the figures representing a Grenadier, a Scottish Highlander, an Irish Dragoon and a Welsh Fusilier.
5–10 minutes
Connect the statue to Wellington’s London home
Notice that the statue faces Apsley House, Wellington’s London home, identified by English Heritage as a nearby associated place.
5 minutes
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
Quick look at Wellington
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Visit the statue at Hyde Park Corner.
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Take in the bronze figure of Wellington on Copenhagen.
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Look closely at the four soldier figures around the pink-granite plinth.
Verified history
Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington (1769–1852), led the allied army to victory over Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815 and later served as prime minister. Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm’s bronze statue depicts him seated on Copenhagen. Unveiled in 1888, it faces Apsley House, Wellington’s London home. Its pink-granite plinth is decorated with four figures representing a Grenadier, a Scottish Highlander, an Irish Dragoon and a Welsh Fusilier. English Heritage says it replaced an earlier statue by Matthew Coates Wyatt that had stood on the nearby Wellington Arch.
Hidden details
Four figures, four military traditions — The plinth’s corner figures represent a Grenadier, a Scottish Highlander, an Irish Dragoon and a Welsh Fusilier.
A monument with a predecessor — The 1888 statue replaced an earlier Wellington statue by Matthew Coates Wyatt, which had originally stood on the nearby Wellington Arch.
When to go
· No particular time is established by the supplied sources.
The supplied source describes an outdoor monument but gives no seasonal viewing recommendation.
The statue is outdoors; check local conditions before visiting.
Worth pairing with
Apsley House
Wellington’s London home, which the statue faces. Check current visitor information before planning a visit.
Wellington Arch
English Heritage identifies the nearby arch as the original location of the earlier statue this monument replaced.
What to look for
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Wellington seated on Copenhagen
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the pink-granite plinth
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its four corner figures—a Grenadier, Scottish Highlander, Irish Dragoon and Welsh Fusilier.
The story
War & battle
Best time to go
Any season; this is an outdoor urban monument.
No season-specific advantage is established by the supplied sources. Check local conditions before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers · Walkers
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Opening & access
An outdoor statue at Hyde Park Corner. English Heritage lists it among the London statues in its care. Check local conditions before visiting. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Accessibility
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