British Sign Language activities


You are invited to discover a thousand years of history at this ancient and powerful fortress.  Our trained BSL interpreter will guide you around for the day, all you need to do is book a place on one of the pre-arranged dates.
A British Sign language tour taking place

BSL Sign Language Tours

Included in general admission price

Pre-booking is essential - please view information below

Available dates:


Sunday 28 March
Sunday 25 April
Sunday 23 May
Sunday 20 June

Further information

» A British Sign Language interpreter is available from 10.30 to 16.30 each day.

> The BSL interpreter will meet guests just inside the main entrance (West Gate) of the Tower at 10.30 and 14.00 after the ticket checking and bag search area. Please allow adequate time, particularly at holiday and busy times to enter the Tower. Suggested arrival time at main west gate entrance 10.15.

> The BSL interpreter will be visible by a bright blue Historic Royal Palaces shirt, which will be worn. He will also be wearing a grey badge with the BSL symbol.

» Itineraries can be tailored to individual or group needs.

» BSL interpreters can follow the Tower's daily guided tours, any historical re-enactments as well as visit any other attractions within the Tower.

» We advise consulting staff at Welcome Centre, located on Tower Hill about where to locate the BSL interpreter if you arrive later in the day. Alternatively other admissions staff and warders inside the Tower will assist in locating the interpreter.

> For further information please consult our brand new full colour and comprehensive access guide. Please click on the PDF file on the opposite side of this page. The guide includes detailed information, help, and advice for visitors with disabilities. For those with mobility requirements and wheelchair users, there is a colour map detailing routes and other useful information.  

» Group leaders planning to bring a large party may wish to arrange a date specific to their group. We can accommodate this, although flexibility of date would be useful.

» The Tower of London reserves the right to move or cancel planned BSL interpreter dates at short notice, although we will endeavour to avoid this wherever possible.

How to book

Please contact Emma Whiteway using the contact details below, stating your choice of date, number of places required, and your name and contact details.

Please note you must book 7 days before the event date, bookings after this time may not be accepted.

Contact details:

Emma Whiteway
Visitor Services Co-ordinator

HM Tower of London 
London 
EC3N 4AB

T: +44 (0)20 3166 6266
F: +44 (0)20 3166 6265

Textphone: 18001 0844 482 7777

emma.whiteway@hrp.org.uk 


 

Tower of London Access Guide

Please view our brand new full colour and comprehensive access guide. Please click on the PDF file at the bottom of this page. The guide includes detailed information, help, and advice for visitors with disabilities. For those with mobility requirements and wheelchair users, there is a colour map detailing routes and other useful information.  

Downloadable Resources

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    Tower of London Access Guide
    Tower of London Access Guide
    (Adobe PDF, 1.96MB)
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    Tower of London
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