There’s no parking at Wellington Arch. The closest car park is at NCP Hyde Park (not managed by English Heritage). There is parking for one vehicle in the forecourt of Apsley House (across the road from Wellington Arch) for disabled visitors. Book this space in advance by calling 020 7499 5676.

There are no food and drink facilities at Wellington Arch.

There are no picnicking facilities at Wellington Arch itself. Hyde Park and Green Park, which surround the site, make ideal locations for a picnic.

There’s a shop in the entrance of the Arch selling a range of English Heritage and heritage-related products.

There are no public toilets on site except for disabled facilities. The nearest toilets are at Apsley House or in Hyde Park.

Dogs are not allowed, although Assistance Dogs are welcome.

There is a permanent exhibition located on the first floor of the Arch, which details the history of the Wellington Arch.

Push Chairs Allowed

Yes

Heights include the spiral staircase and the balconies. Both can be avoided by visitors if required.

Available For Event Hire

Corporate events and parties can be held in the fourth floor room and balconies (40 seated for conference / 36 seated for dinner / 80 standing for drinks reception). There is a small hospitality kitchen and full TV/audio AV kit onsite.

English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media.

If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork.

Due to the delicate nature of our sites, English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.