| Home in the 1950s to London’s smallest police station, the Arch
has had a fascinating history of both attention and neglect, praise and
A statue of the Duke of Wellington was the first to crown
it, but its sheer proportion caused such controversy that it was later
replaced by Captain Adrian Jones’ spectacular Quadriga, depicting the Angel of
Peace descending on the chariot of war. Learn about the Arch’s chequered past,
enjoy exhibitions on London’s best known statues and memorials or simply spend
time gazing over spectacular views of London skyline and surrounding Royal
Parks.
opening hours:
Apr - Sep 10am - 5.30pm, Wed - Sun
Oct 10am - 5pm Wed - Sun
Nov - Mar 10am - 4pm Wed - Sun
24 - 26 Dec 2003 & 1 Jan Closed
Bank Holidays Open
website:
english-heritage.org.uk
There are charges for this
attraction |
Underground Station
Overground Station
Docklands Light Railway
Hyde Park Corner 0.1 miles (0.2 km)