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A family day out at the Tower of London

Enjoy a must-see day out

Experience iconic, world-famous exhibitions, watch seasonal live performances and discover fascinating tales from the Tower’s 1000-year history.

Family things to do at the Tower

Discover a range of family-friendly things to see and do at the Tower of London in summer 2026 to keep all ages entertained. Watch live performances and see the dazzling Crown Jewels up close.

What's on at the Tower of London

Discover events for all the family this season at the Tower of London. 

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Enjoy unlimited, free entry to our magnificent palaces, discount in our shops and cafés, and exclusive events when you become a member of Historic Royal Palaces. From only £65 per year. 

Save 20% on membership with code MEM20 and enjoy unlimited, free entry to our magnificent palaces including an unforgettable annual calendar of events and exhibitions. Valid until 28 August 2026.

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Family things to do around the Tower of London

There are also a number of family things to do around the Tower of London. From seeing boats at St Katharine Docks, to taking a stroll by the River Thames along the Tower Wharf.

Walk along the Tower Wharf

Take a leisurely stroll along the Tower Wharf. Spot all kinds of boats, experience magnificent views of the Thames and perhaps a scheduled Tower Bridge opening. Grab food from one of the food trucks along the Wharf, including our Tower Wharf Cafe kiosk.

Experience the Tower River Tour

Experience iconic views of London along the Thames on the official Tower of London River Tour. Embark on a memorable voyage and listen to engaging stories curated by Historic Royal Palaces and written by co-creator of BBC's Ghosts, Martha Howe-Douglas.

Tower of London River Tour

Grab a bite to eat near the Tower

If you’re searching for family-friendly places to eat near the Tower of London, explore St Katharine Docks, only 10 minutes' walk away from the Tower of London.

Discover the South bank

Head over Tower Bridge with your family and experience more iconic Thames Views from south bank, all completely free. 

Planning your family visit

Discover our helpful advice on preparing for your family visit below and check our opening times ahead of the day for up-to-date information on palace hours and closures.

Parts of the Tower are not pushchair friendly due to the cobbled ground. Buggies and pushchairs are not permitted in the White Tower. Please leave them in one of the buggy parks.

Buggy parks are in the following areas:

  • At the entrance to the White Tower under the wooden stairs

  • At the Middle Drawbridge.

Brick Tower ladies toilets, behind the Jewel House. Brick Tower accessible toilets, behind the Jewel House (unisex).

Brick Tower, behind the Jewel House (male, female, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities). Salt Tower (male toilets). Cradle Tower (female and accessible toilets)

A Changing Places toilet is available on the ground floor lobby of the New Armouries building, next to the café. Access to the toilet is via radar key. A key can be obtained from café staff, to be returned after use.

On the day and accessibility

You can spend as much time as you like within the Tower of London during opening hours on the date of your booking. We recommend allowing at least three hours, dependent on queues to make the most of your visit. Use our helpful Tower of London itinerary to help plan your day.

For more accessibility information, please visit our Tower accessibility page. 

Find the nearest uniformed member of staff.  Please instruct children to ask any uniformed member of staff for help if they are lost.

For a more relaxed pace, we recommend visiting in the afternoon when the Tower is quieter, after 13:00.

Many parts of the Tower are outdoors, without a cover. The Wharf is by the Thames so this may be subject to more extreme conditions. Please check the weather ahead of your visit and dress appropriately.

We aim to make the Tower of London accessible to all visitors. It is a historic site and building with difficult stairs, passageways and spiral staircases. There are many steps with cobbles laid in some of the surfaces and pathways and some low doorways. Wheelchair access is limited.

See our Accessibility page to find out more about the following:

  • Accessible travel
  • Accessible toilets/Changing Places toilet
  • Quiet times
  • Access for visitors with limited mobility
  • Deaf/hard of hearing visitors
  • Blind or partially sighted visitors
  • Lighting and sound
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