Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
School visit bookings for spring and summer 2021 will open on Monday 16 November.
This page will be updated with booking forms and updated teacher guidance. We are working behind the scenes to relaunch our learning visits with enhanced safety measures in place. View our most up to date visitor safety information.
If you are waiting for confirmation from us regarding re-booking a cancelled visit please rest assured that we will be in touch before November.
Should you have any questions please do feel free to contact us: [email protected]. Please be aware that it will take us longer than normal to respond to emails.
A self-led school visit to the Tower of London includes:
What's not included?
All school group admissions must be booked in advance, we recommend booking at least two months in advance as dates do sell out quickly. Payment is due six weeks before visiting.
Spring 2021 – Summer 2021
Domestic students
Under 5s: Free
Age 5-15 (KS 1-4): £3.95
Age 16+ (KS 5+): £5.55
International students - including activity trail
Under 5s: Free
Age 5-15: £5.95
Age 16+: £7.45
Teachers and adults
Up to agreed ratios: Free
Adults for 1:1 assistance: Free
Additional adults: £26.00
Key Stage 1 (age 4-7) = 1:5
Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 (age 7-15) = 1:10
Key Stage 5 and up (age 16+) = 1:15
SEND groups can determine their own ratios
Groups with an inadequate number of accompanying adults may not be admitted.
To support social distancing we will ask classes to break up into smaller groups with a maximum of 10 students whilst inside the palace spaces.
SafeguardingVisits available Wednesday - Friday during UK term time.
Spring 2021
Wednesday 20 January – Friday 26 March
Summer 2021
Wednesday 14 April – Thursday 22 July
Subsidised rates are available for weekdays (Wednesday - Friday) during UK term time only, not school or bank holidays. We are operating timed entry slots to support social distancing. School entry slots will be available from 10:45 - 13:15.
Please read our current safety procedures for keeping you safe on your visit.
In order to best support you and your group we will also provide:
Bookings for spring and summer 2021 will open on the 16 November. Please check this page for booking forms and updated teacher information packs. Email your booking request form to the schools team at: [email protected]
Key information and guides to support your school visit.
After receiving your booking request we will email you with a confirmation invoice which must be paid in advance of your visit and according to our payment terms.
Our preferred method of payment is by BACS. Payment details can be found on your invoice. When making payment please ensure you quote the invoice number and if possible your school/company name.
For queries - email our finance teamContact us on +44 (0) 20 3166 6646 to make a payment. Please have ready your event and invoice reference number, name of cardholder as it appears on the card, card number, security code and expiry date.
Cheques should be drawn on a British bank and made payable to ‘Historic Royal Palaces’. Cheques should be sent to the Finance Department at Hampton Court Palace.
Financial Accounting
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