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The Medieval Palace

Luxurious royal lodgings from the 1200s

Coronations Past and Present

An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years

The Princes in the Tower

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

The Jewish History of the Medieval Tower of London

World-famous as a royal fortress and prison, the Tower of London is also one of the most substantial standing remains of medieval England’s Jewish history. From the mid-twelfth century to the expulsion of the Anglo-Jewry in 1290, the Tower was both a place of imprisonment and of refuge for hundreds of Jews.

The Tower of London Menagerie

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

Jewish Medieval History at the Tower of London

The Tower of London holds a principal place in the complex story of England's Medieval Jewish community.

• Things to see

Bloody Tower

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

• Open
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (members go free)

• Things to see

The Tower Moat

Immerse yourself in the sights and smells of millions of wildflowers by journeying around the Tower of London moat.

• Closed until summer 2024
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (members go free)

• Tours and talks

Audio guide tour

Explore deeper with the Tower of London audio guide tour. Discover extra information about the Tower's history, plan your day and find out more about our cafés and shops.

• Available
• Tower of London
• Separate ticket

• Families
• Things to see

Armoury in Action

Shoot arrows, assemble firearms and brandish a sword in this exciting, hands-on experience in the White Tower.

• Open
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (members go free)

Battlements

Walk the defensive inner battlements and huge towers that have guarded the Tower of London for centuries.

• Open
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (members go free)

• Things to see

White Tower

Marvel at the imposing White Tower, a magnificent example of Norman architecture at the heart of the Tower of London.

• Open
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (members go free)

The Jewish History of the Medieval Tower of London

World-famous as a royal fortress and prison, the Tower of London is also one of the most substantial standing remains of medieval England’s Jewish history. From the mid-twelfth century to the expulsion of the Anglo-Jewry in 1290, the Tower was both a place of imprisonment and of refuge for hundreds of Jews.