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Elizabeth of York
The original Tudor Queen, and wife of Henry VII
Death of Elizabeth of York at the Tower of London
Tracy Borman delves into the story behind the death of the original Tudor Queen, within the walls of this royal fortress.
How we acquired The Bristowe Hat
The Bristowe Hat is a very rare example of Tudor or very early Stuart fashion. It first appeared on my desk in the form of an email – 'Did we want it?' I was certainly very intrigued...
Catherine Howard
A young woman whose marriage to Henry VIII would end in tragedy
Anne of Cleves
Henry VIII's wife number four, but so much more
Henry VIII
Who was the real Henry VIII?
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Henry VIII's Kitchens
Transport yourself back to the heyday of Tudor feasting and entertainment in Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- 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
- Half term
- Things to see
February Half Term
Crack clues to save Elizabeth I this February half term at Hampton Court Palace.
- 15 February - 23 February 2025
- 11:00-15:30
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Wilderness
Wander through this treasure of the Hampton Court Gardens, which was once Charles II's formal pleasure garden and is now a wild meadow.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Tower Green & Scaffold site
Walk in the footsteps of those condemned to execution at the Tower of London on Tower Green and the Scaffold Site.
- Open
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Royal Beasts
Discover why exotic animals were kept at the Tower of London and see how they lived in the Royal Menagerie.
- Open
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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Death of Elizabeth of York at the Tower of London
Tracy Borman delves into the story behind the death of the original Tudor Queen, within the walls of this royal fortress.
How we acquired The Bristowe Hat
The Bristowe Hat is a very rare example of Tudor or very early Stuart fashion. It first appeared on my desk in the form of an email – 'Did we want it?' I was certainly very intrigued...
Excavations at the Tower of London's chapel
Historic Buildings Curator Alfred Hawkins explains the process of archaeological excavations, and their importance in expanding our current understanding of historic sites like the Tower of London.
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn's secret wedding at Whitehall Palace
In the early morning of 25 January 1533, Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn in a secret marriage service in Whitehall Palace. Only a handful of witnesses were present: a chaplain, two members from Henry's privy chamber and one of Anne Boleyn's attendants.
The Tragic Story of Lady Katherine Grey
Chief Curator Tracy Borman takes a look at the life of Katherine Grey, who like her sister, Lady Jane Grey, was imprisoned at the Tower of London.
Elizabeth I: History's Healthiest Monarch?
Elizabeth I was top of the Tudor tree when it came to health and fitness. Always a resourceful woman, she chased away ‘melancholy’ with a whole host of entertaining pursuits.