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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.
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The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
The story of Banqueting House
Four hundred years of history and the site of a royal execution
The Rubens ceiling
The crowning glory of the Banqueting House
The masque
A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment
WHAT'S ON AT THE PALACES
- For members
- Events
Members-only Ceremony of the Keys
Members-only access to the traditional locking up of the Tower of London, the Ceremony of the Keys.
- 16 February, 23 March, 13 April 2025
- 21:30
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Things to see
Gun salute
See special commemorative firings at the Tower of London on the Gun Park located on the Wharf.
- Selected dates
- Tower of London
- Free
- Things to see
Cumberland Art Gallery
Discover masterpieces by Rembrandt, Caravaggio, van Dyck, and more at the Cumberland Art Gallery at Hampton Court Palace.
- Open (temporarily closed 15 January - 07 February)
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Chapel Royal
Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens and see Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours, in the Chapel Royal.
- Open Wednesday - Saturday
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
Yeoman Warder tours
Tour the Tower of London with a famous Yeoman Warder during your visit. Be entertained by tales of intrigue, imprisonment, execution, torture and much more...
- Daily
- Tours begin every 30 minutes
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
The Castle
Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.
- In line with castle opening times
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
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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.
FAQs
Can't find the information you need? Browse our FAQs for details of military discount, lost property and more.
Hampton Court Beasts
Discover more about the heraldic Tudor beasts on display at Hampton Court Palace in Chapel Court, the Moat Bridge and the Great Hall buttresses.
The Commonwealth Games
Curator Brett Dolman looks briefly into the history of the Commonwealth Games and imagines Henry VIII’s forgotten cricketing disaster at Hampton Court.
Coronation Memorabilia: History and Tradition
Historic Royal Palaces Curator Lee Prosser reflects on the long history of this fascinating aspect of royal history.
Elizabeth I’s coronation procession from the Tower of London
Curator Charles Farris recalls Elizabeth’s dramatic procession from the Tower of London to Westminster the day before her coronation.