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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.

Opening times

Tuesday-Saturday: 09:00-16:30
Sunday-Monday: 10:00-16:30

Last admission: 16:00

Please check for information on closures and notices.

Tickets and prices

Buying your tickets online is the cheapest and most convenient way to visit the Tower.

  • Members: Free
  • Adult: £24.70
  • Concession: £19.30

Getting here

Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB

Information on travel disruption

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Enjoy a fun-filled day out

Keep the family entertained with a day out at the Tower of London. Book online to save (members go free).

Included in your admission ticket

Young boy looking towards the imperial state crown in the Crown Jewels exhibition
Things to see Highlights

See the Crown Jewels

Prepare to be dazzled by this breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones at the Tower of London.

Open daily

Tower of London

Allow one hour

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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A Yeoman Warder gives a tour to a group of visitors outside the chapel of St Peter Ad Vincula at the Tower of London
Tours and talks Highlights

Yeoman Warder tours

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)

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Exterior view of the White Tower and the lawn taken from the south by the Wakefield Tower
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 daily

Tower of London

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Also included in your ticket

Explore what's on

A Yeoman Warder stands outside the White Tower during a Twilight Tour or the Tower.
Tours and talks

Tower Twilight tours

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)

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A group of children and two knights standing in front of the White Tower.
Families Highlights

Knight School

Enrol in Knight School at the Tower of London in February half term 2020. Train to become a knight and defend the Tower from attack!

15 February - 23 February 2020

Tower of London

11:00 - 16:00

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Interpreters at Tower of London dressed as medieval courtiers
Families

Life of a medieval king

Come and experience the medieval court here at the Tower of London. Meet King Edward I and Queen Eleanor and revel in the intrigue, power and playfulness of the royal household.

02 January – 14 February, 24 February – 03 April

Tower of London

11:00-15:30

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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See what's on at the Tower

More about the Tower of London

A male staff member from the Yeoman Body is shown in their full uniform/regalia speaking with a male and female visitor.

Members go free

Escape to the past whenever you want to 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.

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Painting of Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex by Hans Holbein the Younger.

Thomas Cromwell

Thomas Cromwell served as Henry VIII of England’s 'most secret and dear counsellor' before his execution on 28 July 1540.

Support us

We are a charity and there are several ways you can support us.

Close up of conservator cleaning the workings of the portcullis inside the medieval Byward Tower. Dark room. Details of wood, rope and the metal grating.

Make a donation

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.

Volunteer with us

Volunteers support the palaces in many different ways. See what roles we have available and register your interest.

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Become a patron

Step closer to history and join us for unique and amazing events as a patron of Historic Royal Palaces.