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Home > Art > Torchlit twilight tours at Apsley House

Torchlit twilight tours at Apsley House

By Caroline King - September 30, 2013Posted in : Art, Heritage

Apsley House - Twilight Tours - Photo: English Heritage

Join a Twilight Tour of Apsley House this month (Photo: English Heritage)

When: From 2nd October 2013, 6pm – 8pm

Where: Apsley House, 149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London W1J 7NT

£: Adults £12 and concessions £10.80.  English Heritage members £6 and concessions for members £5.40.

What is it?

Guided by torchlight, discover the fascinating history and beautiful collection of art at Apsley House.

Apsley House, otherwise known as Number One London, was the home of the Duke of Wellington after his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo.  The art collection at Apsley House includes paintings by Velazquez and Rubens.

The twilight tours are suitable for adults only and will take place every Wednesday in October.

More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk

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