Kensington Gardens, London W2 2UD
The Arch by Henry Moore
Strange monument
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5.8
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
5.8A six-foot sculpture by Henry Moore, one of Britain’s best-known twentieth-century sculptors, set among Kensington Gardens’ monuments.
A brief, worthwhile encounter with a major work of modern sculpture in a historic London park. Its appeal is the contrast between Moore’s abstract form and the garden setting, rather than a long or wild excursion.
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The experience
Visit the sculpture as a short stop within Kensington Gardens. For a longer visit, use The Royal Parks’ monuments guide to explore other listed memorials in the same park.
Things to do
Explore other Kensington Gardens monuments
Use the official monuments guide to find other listed works, including the Albert Memorial, Peter Pan statue and Queen Anne’s Alcove.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
Quick sculpture stop
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Enter Kensington Gardens during the published pedestrian gate hours.
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Visit The Arch by Henry Moore and take time to view its form against the park setting.
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If time allows, choose another monument from The Royal Parks’ Kensington Gardens guide.
Half day · Half day
Monuments of Kensington Gardens
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Check current park information and enter Kensington Gardens during pedestrian gate hours.
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Visit The Arch by Henry Moore.
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Continue to other monuments listed by The Royal Parks, such as the Albert Memorial, Peter Pan statue or Queen Anne’s Alcove.
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Check The Royal Parks’ current food and drink information if you want to add a refreshment stop.
Verified history
The Royal Parks describes The Arch as a work by Henry Moore, a celebrated British sculptor of the twentieth century. It is six feet tall and was donated by Moore to the nation. The supplied source does not give a date for the sculpture or donation.
Hidden details
A gift to the nation — The Royal Parks notes that Moore donated the sculpture to the nation.
When to go
· No specific time is supported by the supplied sources. Check the park’s current gate information.
The supplied sources give no seasonal advice for visiting the sculpture.
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Worth pairing with
Albert Memorial
A major Kensington Gardens memorial highlighted by The Royal Parks. The source describes its mosaics, gold leaf and gemstones.
Peter Pan statue
Another listed Kensington Gardens monument, associated by The Royal Parks with J. M. Barrie and the Peter Pan stories.
Queen Anne’s Alcove
A further monument listed in The Royal Parks’ Kensington Gardens guide.
What to look for
Look at the arch’s open form and how it frames the garden beyond. The official listing describes it as a six-foot sculpture and identifies it as a work by Henry Moore.
The story
Sculpture; twentieth-century art
Best time to go
No season-specific advice is supported by the supplied sources.
No specific time of day is established by the supplied sources. Check the park’s current gate information before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Solo · Couples · Families · History lovers · Photographers
Before you go
Practical information
Opening & access
In Kensington Gardens. The Royal Parks lists pedestrian gate hours as 6am–6:30pm; check current park information before travelling.
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Parking
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Toilets
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Food & drink
The Royal Parks reports food and drink available in Kensington Gardens; check current options.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row reports wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, but this was not verified in the supplied official source. Check current access details with The Royal Parks.
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Cost
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Around The Arch by Henry Moore
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