Information on opening hours and planned closures
Week commencing - 19 May
Monday 10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 09:00 - 17:30
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Last timeslot: 15:30. Last Yeoman Warder guided tour (included in your ticket): 15:30.
Medieval Palace is closed until 24 May 2025. Chapel Royal is closed until mid-June 2025.
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.
Chapel closures
The Chapel Royal will be closed on the following dates:
- Until mid-June 2025
- 29 September - 31 October 2025
Closures
Medieval Palace
The Medieval Palace is closed for reinterpretation and conservation until 24 May 2025.
Middle Tower (main visitor entrance)
Middle Tower will be closed from 17 June - 07 November (open during busy periods). Middle Drawbridge will be the main visitor entrance when Middle Tower is closed.
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.
The Wharf will also close the evening before each gun salute (from 18.00 to 21.00) 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.
See all Gun salute dates