Historic Royal Palaces

As a self-funding charity, we urgently need your help

As a self-funding charity, we urgently need your help

Diana, Princess of Wales in her wedding dress

Royal Style in the Making

Until 2 January 2022

Last chance to see the exhibition that explores the intimate relationship between fashion designer and royal client. The display features never-before-seen items from the archives of some of the most celebrated royal couturiers of the 20th century, set alongside examples of the glittering gowns and stylish tailoring created for three generations of royal women.

The wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales is on display, as the exhibition explores the fine art of designing for royalty.

A male staff member from the Yeoman Body is shown in their full uniform/regalia speaking with a male and female visitor.

Members go free

There's never been a better time to join

Enjoy unlimited adventures at our palaces, a 10% discount in our shops and cafés, and exclusive events when you become a member of Historic Royal Palaces.

View of the Walled Garden through a black archway

Keeping you safe on your visit

We hold the industry standard, 'We're Good to Go' for all our sites, ensuring we are following government and industry guidelines, with processes in place to maintain cleanliness and aid a safe visit. We look forward to offering you a very warm welcome.

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Google Arts and Culture Gardens United

Gardens United our new collaboration with Google Arts & Culture has launched online. 

Take a virtual stroll through our historic gardens and enjoy 23 new stories that celebrate the characteristics that make our palace gardens wonderful and unique.

Gardens United
Christmas gifts hanging from a green garland

Christmas gifts

Discover unique souvenirs inspired by our palaces and give a gift of history this Christmas.

Browse our online shop
Online illustrated drawing of a White Tower wall

How you can help - Sponsor a stone

As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, we are facing serious financial challenges which threaten our future and we need your help to support our financial recovery. We are offering a unique opportunity to become a custodian of one of the ancient stones that make up the walls of the White Tower at the Tower of London.

Support us

We are an independent charity and we urgently need your support. Below are just some of the ways you can help.

Close up of conservator cleaning the workings of the portcullis inside the medieval Byward Tower. Dark room. Details of wood, rope and the metal grating.

Make a donation

We raise all of our own funds and are facing serious financial challenges as a result of the Coronavirus. We urgently need your support. A donation is an investment in the palaces' future so that generations can enjoy them for centuries to come.

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Join as a member

By joining as a member, you will not only be able to enjoy unlimited adventures at our palaces, but you will also be helping us at a time when we really need financial support.

The White Tower exterior at the Tower of London under a blue, partially cloudy sky. Visitors can be seen exploring the grounds beneath the tower

Support us as a corporate partner

Enjoy unrivalled access to our incredible palaces, deliver stunning events and go behind the scenes providing ‘money-can’t-buy' experiences for clients and guests.