Historical re-enactments


Enjoy costumed interpretation and historical special events - included in your Tower of London admission ticket.
Live interpretation in front of a large crowd at the Tower of London

Life in the Medieval Palace

Daily until April 2010 

Come and meet knights, ladies and other members of the household of Edward I and find out what life was really like in this magnificent palace. 

Join us in the Medieval Palace from 11.30 - 15.30



Colonel Blood and the Great Crown Jewels Robbery

1 - 5 April 2010

Enter the world of Charles II, the Merry Monarch...
It's 1660, get ready to let your hair down after years of puritan repression. How better to do this than by taking a trip to the Tower of London to see the brand new Crown Jewels. But beware, some of the other visitors may not be all they seem.
Will you help or foil the dastardly Colonel Blood and his gang?

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Prisoners of the Tower

6 April - 31 May 2010

All around the Tower, keep a look out for the colourful prisoners of the Tudor monarchs. Listen to their tales of woe, help them plot their escapes or applaud as they get their just desserts.

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Fortress

1 June - 31 July 2010

The Tower of London prepares for war. Join the forces of our medieval monarchs as they prepare the greatest fortress in the land for an impending attack. Feel the armour, test the weapons and shoot the mighty siege weapons. Join the hands-on fun.

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Tower Prisoners & Beat the Block!

Weekends from 5 June - 31 July 2010

All around the Tower, keep a look out for the colourful prisoners of the Tudor monarchs. Listen to their tales of woe, help them plot their escapes or applaud as they get their just desserts.
If you dare, join in our interactive game, Beat the Block - who will you support? Who will you betray? But beware - one mistake could send you on a one way trip to meet the headsman from Calais! 

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Knights at War

1 - 31 August 2010

Learn how a knight is dressed in full armour and thrill to the clash of steel as a fight unfolds between two masters of the sword.

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Fortress & Prisoners of the Tower

1 September - 31 October 2010

The Tower of London prepares for war. Join the forces of our medieval monarchs as they prepare the greatest fortress in the land for an impending attack. Feel the armour, test the weapons and shoot the mighty siege weapons. Join the hands-on fun.

Also all around the Tower, keep a look out for the colourful prisoners of the Tudor monarchs. Listen to their tales of woe, help them plot their escapes or applaud as they get their just desserts.

Times and location information to follow - please keep checking this page


Life in the Medieval Palace

1 November 2010 - 31 March 2011  

Come and meet knights, ladies and other members of the household of Edward I and find out what life was really like in this magnificent palace. 

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Plus daily live interpretation throughout the year.


Further information

Admission is included in your Tower of London entrance ticket.

To book advanced tickets to the Tower of London, please call 0844 482 7799 or click here to book online 


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