Opening and closing times

Late opening and closures

On Thursday 28 March 2019, the Tower of London will open slightly later than usual at 10.00 for staff training.

On Thursday 14 February, the Bloody Tower will be closed all afternoon from 13.00 for urgent maintenance.

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:

None

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

To be announced.

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:

• Wednesday 6 February - Anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen's accession to the throne
• Date to be announced - State Opening of Parliament

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