Defence force
15 September - 24 October
Keeping guard over the Tower of London was no laughing matter. Find out about what the duties and responsibilities of defending the Tower from attack in Medieval times really involved.
Soldiers of the Tower
25 October - 2 November
What was it like to be a soldier living in the Tower of London? What did they eat and where did they sleep? Discover what life was like as one of the Tower's soldiers.
Life in the Medieval Palace
3 November – 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.
Eleanor of Castile
6-8 December
Wife, mother, business woman and Queen.
Step back in time and meet this remarkable woman in the place she called home.
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!
