Can you go inside the Wellington Monument?

On your visit to Wellington Monument, at certain times of the year you can book a tour of the inside of the monument, as well as learning about its history, going on one of the great walks or simply enjoying all the wildlife this little corner of Somerset has to offer.



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Construction of the original design commenced in 1817; a revised and cheaper design was eventually used, though, and the building was completed in 1854. It is now owned by the National Trust, which closed the monument to the public in 2005, because of falling stone debris.

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Believed to have been commissioned by Hatshepsut (c. 1473–1458 BC) for the temple of Amun in Karnak, work was abandoned because of flaws in the stone and the presence of multiple fissures.

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1. The Washington Monument, Washington DC. The Washington Monument took 36 years to complete and was built in memory of the United States' first president, George Washington. The impressive 554-foot-tall hollow monument is a stone obelisk inspired by Egyptians made with bluestone gneiss, granite, and marble.

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The statue fell into a poor condition in the latter half of the twentieth century, being largely hidden behind overgrown trees and bushes on Round Hill. In early 2004 Aldershot Garrison, supported by local conservation groups and volunteers, commenced a major restoration project to restore it to its original condition.

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Within the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, the National Trust manages 827 hectares (2,100 acres) of downland surrounding the famous stone circle.

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As a National Trust member you can enjoy: Free entry to more than 500 places in our care. Free parking at most National Trust car parks. National Trust Handbook, full of information about the places we look after. National Trust Magazine three times a year, packed with inspiration, interviews and news.

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Enjoy access to Wellington Arch with The London Pass® Get superb views across this historic part of London from the balconies at the top of the arch, and admire the bronze chariot sculpture that stands astride it.

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The Arch is fully accessible. Visitors can be set down outside the entrance of Apsley House just a five-minute walk from Wellington Arch (on a drop off basis only). Pre-booking is not required for drop off/pick up only.

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Touring the Washington Monument The nonstop elevator ascent to the top floor 500 feet above the ground takes approximately 70 seconds. Once at the observation deck, you are free to explore at your leisure. The 500' foot observation deck has windows on all four sides.

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Without a doubt, Delicate Arch is the most famous natural stone arch in the world. Referred to as The Arch by many arriving visitors for whom it is No. 1 on their must-see lists, Delicate has an allure that is hard to explain but impossible to deny.

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A visit to Wellington Arch should take 30 minutes to one hour, leaving you enough time to see the exhibitions and visit the viewing balconies.

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One person (16+ years old) may obtain up to six tickets for an available ticket time. All visitors (including children ages 2+) must have a ticket to enter the Washington Monument. During peak season, tickets run out quickly. Expect a line to form at the ticket window wait long before the ticket window opens.

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An obelisk is a tall, four-sided, tapering monument that ends at the top with a pyramid. They were carved from a single piece of stone, whereas modern ones tend to be made from several stones and are often hollow.

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Thereafter in the actual implementation of the Monument's construction the engineers responsible for it's construction apparently observed that the formal nexus originally intended was too marshy and the soil there presumably not competent to support the weight of the massive structure proposed.

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