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Stories

The Tower of London prison

It is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Who was the real Guy Fawkes, the man behind the mask?

Sir Walter Raleigh

This wild spirit found himself caged at the Tower of London

The Tower's Mint

Guarding the production of all the country's precious coins for over 500 years

The Ceremony of the Keys

Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London

The story of the Tower of London

Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison

What's on at the palaces

A group of visitors wander around Lady Grey's Study. A crystal chandelier hangs above the room which features a soft teal wallpaper, hand-block printed with a flower design
Things to see

Lady Grey's Study

Discover this calm, cosy room and learn about the historic meetings that have taken place within its walls.

Open Wednesday-Sunday for castle tours

Hillsborough Castle

Included in castle tours (members go free)

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A guide shows a group of visitors the Throne Room in the State Rooms at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Two red and gold thrones sit at one end of the room and the walls are lined with green silk damask and the walls are lined with historical artwork.
Things to see Tours and talks

Castle tours

Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family on a guided tour of Hillsborough Castle.

Wednesday to Sunday

Hillsborough Castle

One tour per hour, starting on the hour (first tour: 10:00, final tour: 15:00)

Included in castle tours (members go free)

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A choir sings from sheet music by candlelight in the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London
Events

Music for Holy Week

Ana Beard Fernandez and Felicity Turner from the Choir of the Chapels Royal perform Pergolesi’s moving 'Stabat Mater’ and Bach’s cantata BWV 82 - Ich habe genug.

16 April 2019

Tower of London

19:00

Separate ticket (advanced booking required)

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Georgian architect stands in Clock Court at Hampton Court Palace, looking up at the Tudor building
Families Tours and talks

Digital Missions

Shh! You're invited on a special mission… meet characters from history and explore the palace with the Time Explorers app.

Daily

Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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