Apsley House: Entry Ticket

Additional Information & Description

Apsley House opens the doors to the home of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, and his descendants. Known as “Number One London”, it is London’s only aristocratic dwelling still open to visitors. The house-turned-museum brings you inside a residence where the Duke’s personal world and public legacy remain central to the visit.

Old Masters and the basement gallery

The collection encompasses 3,000 artworks, with paintings and sculptures providing plenty to explore beyond the house itself. Old Master paintings include works by Velázquez, Titian and Rubens: three specific reasons to give the art collection your attention. The basement gallery holds further treasures, extending the visit beyond the principal interiors. Art is a substantial part of Apsley House’s appeal, rather than simply decoration around the rooms.

Robert Adam’s Georgian townhouse

Designed by Robert Adam in the late 18th century, Apsley House combines Georgian townhouse form with neoclassical architecture. Inside, lavish interiors and regal furnishings reveal the grandeur of the residence. These rooms give the visit a different focus from the galleries: the building and its furnishings are themselves part of what you come to see, presenting the domestic setting of an aristocratic household.

Wellington’s family and military legacy

In the Inner Hall, leather-bound albums contain images of Wellington, his descendants and Apsley House. Visitors can leaf through them for a closer look at the family associated with the residence, adding a personal dimension to the visit. Elsewhere, an extensive collection of military memorabilia commemorates the Duke’s victory at the Battle of Waterloo, connecting the house to the achievement that shaped his public reputation.

What your ticket includes

Your ticket includes entry to Apsley House and its temporary exhibitions, adding those displays to the permanent house and collections described above. Food and drinks are not included.

Location and ticket access

Apsley House stands at Hyde Park Corner, at 149 Piccadilly, London. Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted. Wheelchair access is available at the venue.