Opening and closing times

Medieval Palace

The throne room within the Medieval Palace will be closed on 14-16 November whilst we install a new chandelier.  Visitors can still see the bedroom and throne room but there will be no access to the South Battlements through the throne room.

The Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula

The chapel is a working community chapel and sometimes closes during Tower opening hours. It is used for Sunday services and occasional ceremonies.

Visitors may be permitted entry to the chapel during a Yeoman Warder tour, or from between the conclusion of the final tour of the day until 17:15 (summer hours). If there is an evening service or event, the chapel will not open to visitors.

Upcoming closures:

• 11 December 2018 - closed from 15:30

Constable's Dues

During the middle ages successive kings believed it was their right to get tolls from vessels on the Thames. The Constable of the Tower of London was allowed to demand these tolls on the king's behalf. In 1381 King Richard issued a grant that required every galley passing the Tower to present 'two roundlets of wyne' to the Constable.

Next ceremony

19 November 2018 at 12:00

The Ceremony can be viewed inside the Tower and is included in your admission ticket.

Gun salutes

Please note the Wharf will close at least an hour before the gun salutes and there will be no access to the parts of the Wharf during the set up and duration of the gun salutes. Gun salutes take place at 13:00 and consist of 62 rounds unless otherwise stated.

Upcoming salutes:

• Date to be announced - State Opening of Parliament
• 14 November - Birthday of HRH Prince of Wales

The Wharf will be closed from 18.00 on 13 November for rehearsals.

Please note, the 13:00 Yeoman Warder Tour will be cancelled when a gun salute is taking place. They recommence at 13:30.