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The Great Britain Guide

Gardens · London

The Arch

In or near Tyburn.

ModernFree admission♿ Wheelchair accessible4.4 · 126 Google reviews

The Arch — Public artwork (sculpture) by Henry Moore.

The Arch, gardens in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
Nearest railway station
Lancaster Gate · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The Arch is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1980. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Henry Moore.". Coordinates: 51.5076°, -0.1732°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Arch is a contemporary art space that hosts a variety of exhibitions and events. Visitors can explore innovative artworks and engage with the dynamic cultural scene in London.

From the Wikipedia article

The Arch 1979–1980 (LH 503c) is a large stone sculpture by Henry Moore located in Kensington Gardens, London. It was given to the park by Moore in 1980.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.5076, -0.1732
District
Westminster
Parish
Westminster, unparished area
Postcode
W2 2AR
Parliamentary constituency
Kensington and Bayswater
Established
1980
Nearest railway station
Lancaster Gate0.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Arch?
The Arch is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W2 2AR), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
What is The Arch?
The Arch — Public artwork (sculpture) by Henry Moore.
How do I get to The Arch?
The nearest railway station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode W2 2AR.
When was The Arch built?
Built or established in 1980.
How do I get to The Arch?
The nearest railway station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W2 2AR.