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The Tower of London prison

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

The Tower of London Menagerie

For over 600 years, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals

LGBT+ Royal Histories

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces

The Ceremony of the Keys

Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London

Lady Jane Grey

Known as the ‘Nine Day Queen’, Lady Jane had the shortest reign in British history

The Medieval Palace

Luxurious royal lodgings from the 1200s

What's on at the palaces

Sir Walter Raleigh's Study downstairs in the Bloody Tower at the Tower of London, showing a desk and walls with projections.
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Bloody Tower

Explore the stories of the Princes in the Tower and Sir Walter Raleigh in the infamous Bloody Tower.

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Tower of London

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The Tudor Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace, showing the Abraham Tapestries and the room set out for day visitors.
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Great Hall

Experience the splendour of the Tudor court in Henry VIII's Great Hall, complete with his magnificent tapestries.

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Hampton Court Palace

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A Yeoman Warder gives a tour to a group of visitors outside the chapel of St Peter Ad Vincula at the Tower of London
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Yeoman Warder Tours

Discover captivating stories of pain and passion, treachery and torture with our Yeoman Warder tours at the Tower of London.

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Tower of London

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The King's State Apartments interior
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The King's State Apartments

Wander through the lavish rooms of the King's State Apartments, each one grander than the last, at Kensington Palace.

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Kensington Palace

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The staircase was painted by William Kent and completed in 1724. The walls depicts an elaborate arcaded gallery with figures behind a balustrade. Many are identifiable as members of King George I's court. The wrought iron balustrade is by Jean Tijou
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The King’s Staircase

Discover the intriguing and unexpected characters depicted on the grand entrance to the King's State Apartments.

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Kensington Palace

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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.
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The Castle

Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.

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Hillsborough Castle

Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)

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Conservation research

Examples of conservation research projects at Historic Royal Palaces.