Historic houses · London
Wellington Barracks
In or near City of Westminster.
Wellington Barracks — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St. James's Park · 0.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Wellington Barracks is located at postcode SW1E 6HQ in Westminster, London, and the nearest railway station is St. James's Park, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Wellington Barracks is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
Summary from the official site
The Guards Museum, located near Buckingham Palace, showcases the history and traditions of the five regiments of the King's Household Division. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, including uniforms, medals, and personal stories that highlight the Guards' roles in both ceremonial duties and active service throughout British history.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Wellington Barracks is a military barracks in the City of Westminster for the Foot Guards units on public duties in that area. The building is located about 300 yards (270 m) from Buckingham Palace, allowing the guard to reach the palace very quickly in an emergency, and lies between Birdcage Walk and Petty France. Five companies are based at the barracks, as well as all of the Foot Guards bands and regimental headquarters.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
at Wellington Barracks shows men of the 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards, parading prior to embarkation for France in August 1914.]] Wellington Barracks were designed by Sir Francis Smith and Philip Hardwick and opened in 1833. The Guards' Chapel was rebuilt in the 1960s after the original chapel was destroyed by a V-1 flying bomb in World War II. On 31 August 2007, the two sons of Diana, Princess of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry, organised a memorial service in the chapel, marking the 10th anniversary of their mother's death. In 2012 the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards moved from Wellington Barracks to Aldershot. Its place was taken by the newly-created London Central Garrison,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4997, -0.1378
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1E 6HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 020 7414 3430
- Established
- 1833
- Nearest railway station
- St. James's Park — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; last entry 3:30pm
- Official site
- theguardsmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q3567182 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wellington Barracks (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wellington Barracks?
- Wellington Barracks is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1E 6HQ), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Wellington Barracks?
- Wellington Barracks — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wellington Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is St. James's Park, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1E 6HQ.
- When was Wellington Barracks built?
- Built or established in 1833.
- Who owns Wellington Barracks?
- Wellington Barracks is owned by {{army|United Kingdom}}.
- Is Wellington Barracks a listed building?
- Wellington Barracks is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Wellington Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is St. James's Park, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1E 6HQ.