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Tower of London

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 2 July. Following government guidance, the Tower of London will be re-opening from 10 July. Please read our visit information

Explore 1000 years of history at London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. See the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and the ravens.

Opening times

From 10 July

Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00-18.00

Last admission: 17:00

Please check for information on closures and notices.

Tickets and prices

Safely explore the Tower of London as a palace, fortress and prison.

Ticket prices for visits 10 July - 9 August (excl donation):

  • Members: Free
  • Adult: £25.00
  • Child: £12.50

Getting here

Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB

Information on travel disruption

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Enjoy a fun-filled day out

Keep the family entertained with a day out at the Tower of London. Book online to save (members go free).

Explore the Tower

A Yeoman Warder gives a tour to a group of visitors outside the chapel of St Peter Ad Vincula at the Tower of London
Highlights

Meet the Yeoman Warders

Discover captivating stories of pain and passion, treachery and torture with our Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London.

From 10 July

Tower of London

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Photo of the Crown Jewels
Things to see Highlights

See the Crown Jewels

Prepare to be dazzled by this breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones at the Tower of London.

Open from 10 July

Tower of London

Allow one hour

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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The Tower of London Deputy Ravenmaster attends to a raven with Tower Green and the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in the background.
Things to see

The ravens

Meet the famous ravens at the Tower of London and discover why they are known as the guardians of the Tower.

Open from 10 July

Tower of London

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Also included in your ticket

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A male staff member from the Yeoman Body is shown in their full uniform/regalia speaking with a male and female visitor.

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The White Tower exterior at the Tower of London under a blue, partially cloudy sky. Visitors can be seen exploring the grounds beneath the tower

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LGBT+ histories can be found in the stories of all our palaces. However, same-sex love and desire and non-binary gender identities have been understood in different ways throughout history. 

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