Please apply in writing including the following with your letter:

• Names of all attendees
• Two possible dates you can attend for at least two months in advance (three months in advance if you wish to attend in June, July and August)
• A self-addressed envelope together with the requisite British postage stamps, or a minimum of two 'Coupon-response international'.  Please note that American or other non-British stamps are not valid in the UK.

Please post applications to: Ceremony of the Keys Office Tower of London LONDON, EC3N 4AB Great Britain Tel: +44 (0)20 3166 6278 International Reply Coupons are readily available. 

Applications from the United States of America
Please click on the pdf at the bottom right of this page titled Essential information for applications from USA for advice and help.


Please note: Groups are limited to a maximum of six persons between 1 April and 31 October inclusive. During the period 1 November to 31 March inclusive, groups will be limited to a maximum of fifteen persons. Applications from third parties (ie. Tour Organisers, Tour Guides, Hotels etc.) will not be processed.  We regret that we cannot process applications made over the telephone, by e-mail or facsimile.

Attending the Ceremony of the Keys

Please bring the original ticket issued by the Tower of London. Visitors will be admitted to the Tower under escort at 21:30 hrs (9:30pm) precisely.

Please note that due to the traditional nature of this event, late arrivals will not be admitted. The ceremony will conclude at 22:05 hrs (10.05pm) after which all visitors will be escorted to the exit. There are no toilet or refreshment facilities available. Photography is not permitted during any part of the ceremony.