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The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

The execution of Charles I

Tried and sentenced to death for high treason

The Tower of London Menagerie

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

The Crown Jewels

A priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England

The Princes in the Tower

Murdered or survived – what happened to Edward and his younger brother Richard?

What's on at the palaces

The blue and gold vaulted ceiling of the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace
Highlights Things to see

Chapel Royal

Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens at the Chapel Royal, which has been in continuous use for almost 500 years.

Daily

Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Guns are fired from the Tower of London wharf in front of the Thames with Tower Bridge in the background
Things to see

Gun salute

See special commemorative firings at the Tower of London on the Gun Park located on the Wharf.

Postponed

Tower of London

13:00

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

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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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

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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The bright red walls and hanging art in the King's Gallery at Kensington Palace
Things to see

The King’s Gallery

Explore the King's Gallery, which was transformed by William Kent to showcase the finest paintings of the Royal Collection.

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Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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The King's Great Bedchamber, looking north. Objects seen include the state bed (1716) carved by Richard Roberts (active 1714-29), "Purchase of the Field of Ephron" wall tapestry attributed to Pieter Coeck van Aelst (1502-50) (on the right of the image), also showing part of the ceiling painting (c1701) by Antonio Verrio (c. 1639-1707).
Things to see

William III's apartments

Enjoy the beautiful State Apartments and private rooms of William III and Mary II at Hampton Court Palace as part of your visit.

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Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Exterior view of the White Tower

Getting here

Find out how to get to the Tower of London by tube, bus, rail, boat, car or bicycle with our easy-to-follow directions.

Aerial view of the Tower of London from the north, showing the White Tower in the centre of the fortress

FAQs

Can't find the information you need? Browse our FAQs for details of military discount, lost property and more.

Group visits

Visiting the Tower in a group? Group discounts and savings are available on our tickets for groups of 15+. Find out more and book online today.

Exterior view of the White Tower

Accessibility

The Tower of London aims to be accessible to all - find out more about accessibility for those with mobility needs or visual impairments.

Shopping

Indulge in a souvenir of your trip to the Tower, from replica armour, jewellery, clothing and costumes, there’s something for everyone in our gift shops.