Home of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House stands right in the heart of London at Hyde Park Corner. The Duke – whose victories over Napoleon brought him fame and wealth – bought the house and remodeled it between 1819 and 1829. Inside, look out for the grand Dining Room, shimmering with treasures presented to Wellington by grateful people, rulers and nations. The mansion also shows off nearly 1,000 fine paintings, sculptures and works of art. Admire paintings by Velázquez, Rubens, Goya, Titian, Breughel and more. Multimedia guides for adults and children help you explore the mansion – one of only two aristocratic London townhouses open to visitors today."
Entry is free to Art Fund and English Heritage members.
Otherwise, if you book on-line (cheaper than paying on the day***) it is £ £12.32 or £11.56(concessionary).
***Full on the Day entry fees £14.50 or £13.60 (concessionary)
Travel arrangements: We will aim to catch a train around 10am at East Croydon station to Victoria station and stop there for coffee at Wetherspoons (above the concourse) where we can await anyone taking the train from other starting points. From there we will catch a bus to Hyde Park Corner, cross the road into the Park to Apsley House.
I suggest that for those who wish we can then have lunch in one of the shopping malls near Victoria station before making our way home.
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If you are interested in joining us please email info@tascroydonareaorg.uk