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Essential information for visiting the Tower safely

Essential information for visiting the Tower safely

Updated 20 April: The Tower is closed and will reopen 19 May 2021. Tickets available now.

Tickets and prices

Explore the Tower without the crowds using our one-way route.

All public outdoor areas of the Tower of London are open, as well as the Jewel House (Treasury only), White Tower including Armoury in Action, Battlements (excluding Martin Tower) Medieval Palace, Bloody Tower, Torture at the Tower and Fusiliers Museum. All other buildings remain closed.

Standard peak ticket prices (excl donation):

  • Members: Free
  • Adult: £29.90
  • Child: £14.90

Opening times

Open from 19 May

Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00-18.00.

Last admission: 16:30 (16.00 slot), buildings within the Tower close at 17.30.

Getting here

Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB

Information on travel disruption

What to expect on your visit

Find out what measures we are taking to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff.

Keeping you safe on your visit

Facilities and map

We offer all the essential facilities and tips for a perfect day out.

The Tower of London is an historic site with uneven, worn and sometimes slippery surfaces. Please take care when walking and wear appropriate footwear.

Please note there are no left luggage facilities and large bags are not permitted in the Tower.

 

  • Toilets open :
    • Brick Tower, behind the Jewel House including disabled access
    • Water Lane
    • Changing Places  - New Armouries café building. (Access to the toilet is via radar key)
  • Hand washing and hand sanitiser facilities
  • Tower map
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Baby changing facilities
  • No left luggage facilities
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Accessibility

We do everything we can to ensure visitors with disabilities enjoy the full palace experience.

Dedicated facilities, tours and wheelchair hire are available. There are also concession tickets, with free entry for carers. Download an accessibility guide for more information.

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Eating

Whether you just want a snack or fancy a sit down meal, there are different food options to suit your taste.

New Armouries café: offering a selection of hot food, drinks and snacks.

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Shopping

Shop for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence and its iconic Yeoman Warders.

Our shops offer everything from souvenirs and gifts, to fine jewellery. You can also shop online and non-EU residents can buy tax-free.

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Group visits

For visitors in groups of 15 or more.

Plan your group visit

School visits

Due to COVID-19, our school programmes have changed. The Tower of London will be open for school visits from January 2021. Bookings will open from 16 November 2020.

You can include special sessions and workshops designed for pupils of all ages. Discounted entry for groups of 15 or more, on-site supervision and meal deals are also available.

Plan your school visit

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See the Crown Jewels

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

Open 19 May

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Allow one hour

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Line of Kings

Marvel at the historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II in the Line of Kings at the White Tower.

Open 19 May

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Included in palace admission (members go free)

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The ravens

Meet the famous ravens at the Tower of London and discover why they are known as the guardians of the Tower.

Open 19 May

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Included in palace admission (members go free)

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