Tis the season to be jolly and where better to spend this festive season than at the Tower of London. This medieval fortress will be alive over the Christmas period with an array of events to keep the whole family entertained. From Christmas festivities with the king to ice skating in the moat there is no better time to visit this historic royal palace.

Life in the Medieval Palace
Daily until 23 December
Discover what it was like to be part of the court of King Edward I, the man responsible for much of the Tower as it appears today. You will step back in time to 1284 and follow the knights and ladies of his court as they go about life in the Medieval Palace.  Discover what it was like to sleep, eat, work and play within the walls of this mighty fortress.

Merry Medieval Christmas
27 – 31 December
It’s Christmas 1284 and at the Tower you can join the court of King of England King Edward I as they prepare to celebrate the festive season. Join in the jovial atmosphere of King Edward’s court as entertainers perform around you, musicians play and sing and fools make you laugh.  Accompany the king and his court as they gather for traditional tales and fun aplenty! 

The Tower Ice Rink
24 November – 13 January
Dust off your skates and prepare to hit the ice as the Tower of London ice rink returns for another year to the Tower Moat. With the impressive wall of this medieval fortress as your backdrop there is no better place to skate this festive season. Whether a seasoned skater or a first timer, it guarantees to be a memorable festive experience. (Separate ticket required, skate hire included*).
For information and advance bookings visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk or phone 0870 602 1100.  Tickets can also be purchased from the Group Ticket Office at the Tower of London and joint palace and ice rink tickets are available.

And finally…what will be in your Christmas stocking?
The Historic Royal Palaces membership scheme is a fantastic Christmas gift for anyone who loves history, buildings, their contents and gardens – or even just a fun day out!  Members gain free access to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace for a whole year.
Membership costs £37 a year for one adult, £58 a year for two adults or £73 a year for a family of two adults and up to three children/one adult and four children. We’ll send the lucky recipient a special gift membership pack that includes a personal message from you.

Historic Royal Palaces also offers a fantastic range of unusual gifts via mail order, online or in-store purchase. You will be inspired by the choice – such as the stunning jewel-coloured tea tins containing delicate bespoke blended tea, silk scarves and ties, and greeting cards and 2008 calendars featuring unique interior and exterior views of our palaces. Plus, purchasing products from Historic Royal Palaces directly helps to conserve these stunning palaces for future generations, as we receive no funding from the Government or the Queen and all our income goes back in to our conservation work.