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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.

Getting here

Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB

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

Opening times

Tuesday-Saturday: 09:00-17:30
Sunday-Monday: 10:00-17:30

Last admission: 17:00 

Please check for information on closures and notices.

Find out more about visiting
Horrible Histories illustration of Henry VIII and a Yeoman Warder outside the White Tower of the Tower of London

Horrible Histories Live on Stage!

25 May - 01 June 2019

Prepare to get gruesome with this special production of the Terrible Tudors at the Tower of London.

Explore what's on

An illustration of Colonel Blood with the Tower of London in the background.
Families

Easter family activities

Robbery at the Tower! Can you help Colonel Blood steal the Crown Jewels this Easter?

06 April - 22 April 2019

Tower of London

11:00-16:30

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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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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Woman and child interacting with exhibition objects
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)

Learn more
Boy runs towards the White Tower at the Tower of London under a gloomy sky. The Visit England Gold sits in the bottom-right hand corner of the image.

What's included in your Tower ticket

Explore the Tower of London as a fortress, palace and prison with your day admission ticket.

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 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.

Browse more history and stories

Queen Anne is depicted as Justice, with scales in one hand and a sword in the other. Around the Queen are grouped Fortitude, Prudence and Temperance. Beneath, the Three Graces are joined by figures representing Vigilance and Peace. Mercury flies at their side.

LGBT+ royal histories

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces

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.