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Stories

Henry VIII's children

All three ruled England

The Crown Jewels

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

The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family

The story of the Tower of London

Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison

Historic hauntings at Hampton Court Palace

Centuries of ghosts and grim tales

The gardens at Hampton Court Palace

A brief history of the famous royal gardens

What's on at the palaces

Families

Family Trails

Discover the stories of Kensington Palace as a royal home with an activity trail, suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years.

Daily

Kensington Palace

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Families

Digital Missions

Meet a character from history, explore the palace, complete challenges and win a badge in your Digital Mission!

Daily

Kensington Palace

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Two horses draw a carriage in the gardens of Hampton Court Palace
Families Tours and talks

Horse-drawn charabanc tours

Tour the East Front Gardens in 19th-century style in the Tudor Rose and meet our magnificent shire horses.

Selected dates

Hampton Court Palace

11.00-17.00

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A Tower of London warden speaks to a visitor in the White Tower
Tours and talks

White Tower Tours

Explore the beautiful Chapel of St John the Evangelist and hear tales of famous old residents at the Tower with an expert warden.

Daily

Tower of London

10:45, 12:45 and 14:15

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Throne Room with silk green damask walls, wooden floor and large rug. Two red and gold Chairs of State, or 'thrones' are situated at the far end of the room. Gold-framed paintings of landscapes adorn the walls and three large chandeliers hang above.
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

10:00-15:00, two tours per hour starting on the hour and 30 minutes past

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Highlights Things to see

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.

Open daily

Kensington Palace

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Other pages that may be of interest

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

Opening and closing times

Essential information about opening and closing times for the Tower of London.

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

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.

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.

Historic Royal Palace mugs on display in the Palace Shop

Eating

Take some time out from your trip around the Tower of London to grab a bite to eat at one of the kiosks, cafés and restaurants around the grounds.