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Key stage 1 sessions

KS1 schoolchildren on a visit to the Tower of London.

Fire! Fire!

It's 1666. Fire is approaching the Tower of London's doorstep... and the Tower is filled with gunpowder. Find out how the Great Fire of London took hold and what happened next.

Key stage 1
Subject: History
Topic: Great Fire of London
Session Type: Route-based

KS1 schoolchildren on a visit to the Tower of London.

Knights and Castles

Discover how the Tower of London was built and the clever features that make it a good fortress. See if you have what it takes to become a knight.

Key stage 1
Subject: History
Topics: Castles, Normans, Medieval
Session Type: Route-based

Close-up detail of portcullis (metal bars) on a gateway at the Tower of London.

Gunpowder plot (Autumn Term Only)

Remember, remember the 5th of November! It is 1605 and a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament has just been uncovered. The plotters have been brought to the Tower for questioning, but they refuse to tell the guard who else is involved...

Key stage 1
Subject: History
Topic: Stuarts, Gunpowder Plot
Session Type: Route-based

Two actors dressed as Bishop Gundulf and a detective as part of the schools video 'The Scoop: White Tower Report' about the Normans and the building of the White Tower and its political, cultural, religious, and military impact on London. The films are available on HRP YouTube.

Learning resources

Looking for resources to use in the classroom with your students?

Browse all of our curriculum-based learning resources covering 1000 years of history, including the Tudors, Georgians and Victorians.

You'll find resources for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 and SEND.

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  • 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.

  • 08 December 2024; 19 January, 16 February, 23 March 2025
  • 21:30
  • Tower of London
  • Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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  • Events
  • Families

Relaxed Hour at the Tower

Relaxed Hour at the Tower is aimed at neurodivergent and learning disabled children and their families. Experience two hours free from crowds, including free entry to the Tower, Crown Jewels and access to relaxed and SEN programming.

  • Sunday 26 January 2025
  • 09:00 - 11:00
  • Tower of London
  • Free (advance booking required)
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  • Things to see
  • Families
  • Half term

February Half Term at the Tower

Criminal mastermind Colonel Blood and his audacious gang are up to no good at the Tower of London. Find out what they're planning in this fun, family-friendly costumed event.

  • 15-23 February 2025
  • 10:30 - 16:00
  • Tower of London
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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Browse more history and stories

Thomas Cromwell

The life and death of Henry VIII’s 'most faithful servant'

Henry VI

Intelligent and generous, he lived in his father's shadow and was killed for his throne

Anne Boleyn

How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why did Henry VIII execute her?

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Shop Tower of London

Shop our unique collection of gifts and souvenirs inspired by the almost 1000 years of history at the Tower of London.

From £2.50

Guy Fawkes Decoration

This luxury fabric hanging decoration commemorates the infamous attempt of Guy Fawkes to assassinate King James I during the State Opening of Parliament on November 5th, 1605.

£13

Crown of India Snow Globe

The Imperial State Crown of India, set with fabulous gems from India and other countries, is one of the heaviest crowns in the Crown Jewels collection with more than 6000 diamonds.

£15