Wellington Barracks

Wellington Barracks
London
Wellington Barracks
Wellington Barracks is located in Greater London
Wellington Barracks
Wellington Barracks
Location within London
Coordinates51°29′59″N 0°8′16″W / 51.49972°N 0.13778°W / 51.49972; -0.13778
TypeBarracks
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
Operator British Army
Site history
Built1833
Built forWar Office
In use1833–present
Garrison information
OccupantsGrenadier Guards
Coldstream Guards
Scots Guards
DesignationsGrade II listed building

Wellington Barracks is a military barracks in Westminster, central London, for the Foot Guards battalions on public duties in that area. The building is located about 300 yards (270 m) from Buckingham Palace, allowing the guard to be able to reach the palace very quickly in an emergency, and lies between Birdcage Walk and Petty France. Three companies are based at the barracks, as well as all of the Foot Guards bands and the regimental headquarters.