Five brilliant history resources for home schooling
Discover curriculum-linked history resources for all Key Stages that will keep your kids learning about the Tudors, Victorians and more while you're staying home together.
Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison
Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison
Updated 25 March. In line with Public Health England guidance, we have taken the decision to close all six of our palaces and gardens until 31st May. We will be reviewing this and will keep you updated. Please read our statement for further information. Read our statement
Explore 1000 years of history at London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. See the Crown Jewels, take a legendary Yeoman Warder tour and meet the ravens.
Summer hours (until 31 October 2020)
Tuesday-Saturday: 09:00-17:30
Sunday-Monday: 10:00-17:30
Last admission: 17:00
Please check for information on closures and notices.
Save time when buying your tickets online to visit the Tower.
Keep the family entertained with a day out at the Tower of London. Book online to save (members go free).
Discover curriculum-linked history resources for all Key Stages that will keep your kids learning about the Tudors, Victorians and more while you're staying home together.
Discover captivating stories of pain and passion, treachery and torture on the Yeoman Warder tours at the Tower of London.
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Tower of London
Tours usually begin every hour
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Prepare to be dazzled by this breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones at the Tower of London.
Open daily
Tower of London
Allow one hour
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Meet the famous ravens at the Tower of London and discover why they are known as the guardians of the Tower.
Daily
Tower of London
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Dare you visit the Tower at night and take one of our Twilight Tours? Discover secrets of the Tower's history with after-hours access.
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Tower of London
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Thomas Cromwell served as Henry VIII of England’s 'most secret and dear counsellor' before his execution on 28 July 1540.
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