Be amazed by the glittering interiors of the grandest address in the capital, once known as ‘Number 1 London’. This beautiful Georgian building was the London home of the first Duke of Wellington and has changed very little since his great victory at Waterloo in 1815. Revel in one of the finest art collections in London, with paintings by Velazquez and Rubens, as well as a wonderful collection of silver and porcelain.
English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites – from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. We are a charity, no. 1140351, and a company, no. 07447221, registered in England.
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Listing Details
- Address: 149 Piccadilly Hyde Park CornerLondon W1J 7NT
- Phone: 0370 333 1181
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/englishheritage
- Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
- Get there by bus: 10, 74, 137, 414, 2, 16, 36, 38, 52, 73, 82, 148, 436, C2, 14, 19, 22,
- Get there by tube/train: Piccadilly
- Wheelchair access: No
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Additional information:
Wheelchair Access
Disabled access is very limited for those with impaired mobility, as there are no ramps and only one lift in the building. Visitors are advised to bring a companion.
One wheelchair available on request. Please call in advance.
Entrance/Set Down Please call site in advance.
Disabled Parking Limited, free parking is available for disabled visitors. It is essential to book parking in advance. Parking spaces are between 5-15m away from the entrance. Cobbled forecourt with 5 steps to the front door. Please note there is no ramp available.
Onsite Transport No
Stairs Five steps to the front door. Eight steps down to the lift. There are three steps down to the basement gallery.
Lift Access Lift provides access to the first floor, but there are 8 steps down to the lift itself.
Sensory Experiences No
Audio Tours Yes
Site Tours The multimedia guide is very descriptive and suitable for visually-impaired visitors.
Handling Objects No
Tactile Models No
Areas of Low Lighting House interior can be quite dark, and some rooms are dimly lit to protect the contents.
Colour Contrasts No
Large Print No
Dog Bowl and Toileting No
Opening Times
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 11am-5pm
- Thursday 11am-5pm
- Friday 11am-5pm
- Saturday 11am-5pm
- Sunday 11am-5pm
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