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 activities at the Tower of London in summer 2026 to keep all ages entertained. Watch live performances and see the dazzling Crown Jewels up close.
Discover the Crown Jewels
Do your little ones love reading about kings and queens in storybooks? Now let them experience the dazzling Crown Jewels in real life. Displayed since 1661, discover their beauty and long history in this spectacular exhibition.
See the Royal Beasts
How many of our life-sized animal sculptures can you spot in our Royal Beasts exhibition? Learn more about the many exotic animals kept at the Tower of London for over 600 years.
Walk the Battlements
Walk along the the Tower's Battlements and discover how they protected the castle. Be rewarded with incredible panoramic views of the Tower, the Thames and the City of London.
Watch seasonal live performances
Step back in time with seasonal live performances. Let the whole family get up close with history in a fun, engaging way, guaranteed to keep everyone entertained.
Spot the Ravens
See the famous Ravens up close and find out more about why they are known as guardians of the Tower.
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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A Tudor To-Do
Over the summer, join us at the Tower of London as we return to the Tudor period, in the lead up to Anne Boleyn’s grand coronation.
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Dates:
Until 14 August 2026
- Times: 11:00 - 16:00 daily
- Location: Tower of London
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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- Families
- Things to see
Boleyn is Back
Queen Anne Boleyn is returning to the Tower of London this summer school holidays as preparations get underway for her long-awaited Coronation Day.
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Dates:
25 July - 14 August 2026
- Times: Daily 11:00 - 15:30
- Location: Tower of London
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Families
- Events
Imagining Animals
The Animals are back at the Tower in an unmissable experience where extraordinary creatures are brought to life through puppetry, music and dance.
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Dates:
19 - 31 August (excluding 25 August)
- Times: 11:00-16:00
- Location: Tower of London
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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 along the way.
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
Use our helpful itinerary to plan your visit to the palace and craft a memorable day out for all the family. We recommend leaving at least two hours for a visit.
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.
Other information & accessibility
For more accessibility information, please visit our Tower accessibility page.
The quietest time to visit the Tower is in the afternoon, after 13:00.