See the Crown Jewels
Prepare to be dazzled by this breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones at the Tower of London.
Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison
Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison
Explore 1000 years of history at London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. See the Crown Jewels, take a legendary Yeoman Warder tour and meet the ravens.
Summer hours (until 31 October 2019)
Tuesday-Saturday: 09:00-17:30
Sunday-Monday: 10:00-17:30
Last admission: 17:00
Please check for information on closures and notices.
Buying your tickets online is the cheapest and most convenient way to visit the Tower.
Keep the family entertained with a day out at the Tower of London. Book online to save (members go free).
Prepare to be dazzled by this breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones at the Tower of London.
Discover captivating stories of pain and passion, treachery and torture on the Yeoman Warder tours at the Tower of London.
Daily
Tower of London
Tours begin every 30 minutes
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Meet the famous ravens at the Tower of London and discover why they are known as the guardians of the Tower.
Daily
Tower of London
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Marvel at the historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II in the Line of Kings at the White Tower.
Open daily
Tower of London
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Visit the Tower of London together with your family this autumn and meet four women prisoners locked up by Henry VIII. Can you guess their fate?
19 October - 27 October 2019
Tower of London
Drop-in activities and performances
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Dare you visit the Tower at night and take one of our Twilight Tours? Discover secrets of the Tower's history with after-hours access.
Selected Sundays in November 2019 to April 2020
Tower of London
19:00
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Skate at London's most dramatic ice rink at the fortress beside the Thames — an unforgettable setting, day or night.
16 November 2019 to 5 January 2020 (excluding Christmas Day)
Tower of London
10:00-21:00 (11:00 on weekdays)
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Inside the Tower of London is back with a second series, starting 20 August 2019 on Channel 5.
Escape to the past whenever you want when you join us today.
Enjoy unlimited adventures at our palaces, a 10% discount in our shops and cafés, and exclusive events when you become a member of Historic Royal Palaces.
Yeoman Warders have been guarding the Tower of London since the Tudor period.
We are a charity and there are several ways you can support us.
Help us to conserve these historic buildings, ensuring they are here for future generations to enjoy. We raise all our own funds and depend on your support.
Volunteers support the palaces in many different ways. See what roles we have available and register your interest.
Step closer to history and join us for unique and amazing events as a patron of Historic Royal Palaces.