An exhibition Fit for a King

See five hundred years of spectacular royal armour, offering a fascinating insight into the personalities, power and physical size of England’s kings. The skill of the royal armourers was to combine practical protection for tournaments and battle with breathtaking designs and decoration, all Fit for a King.

Delve into a treasure trove of the past in the dramatic White Tower and discover an astonishing variety of unusual objects, including diamond encrusted weapons and the finest arms and armour from around the world.

Entrance to this spectacular new exhibition, presented in the White Tower, is included in your standard admission ticket to the Tower. Click here to find out more >

Exhibition highlights

Silvered and engraved armour, about 1515:

The most important armour in England, this was produced for Henry VIII in his new workshop in Greenwich. Click here to find out more >




Presentation armour, about 1610:

This stunning example of Japanese armour was a gift to King James I and the first armour of its kind to be seen in the UK. Click here to find out more >