Poppy Fields at the Tower of London
Poppy Fields at the Tower is a ticketed event. Tickets cost £19.50 adults (16 years +) and £12.50 for children (5-15 years). Tickets include admission to the self-led light and sound experience and access to the Crown Jewels Treasury.
Tickets are timed, starting at 17:00 with timeslots available every 15 minutes thereafter until 19:30. Last entry will be at 19:45. We anticipate your visit will last up to 70 minutes.
Poppy Fields at the Tower will run for 9 consecutive evenings at the Tower of London between 8 – 16 November 2024.
Poppy Fields at the Tower takes place in the outdoor spaces within the gates of the Tower of London. Please arrive at West Gate in good time for your timeslot.
No, tickets are only for your selected Poppy Fields at the Tower timeslot.
Tower day visitors will need to purchase a separate Poppy Fields at the Tower ticket if they wish to attend this event.
You may be able to buy additional Poppy Fields at the Tower tickets on the day via our website, subject to availability. It is advised that you pre-book all your tickets to avoid disappointment.
Yes, members of Historic Royal Palaces get 10% off full price tickets to Poppy Fields at the Tower.
Yes, members of the armed forces including veterans get 10% off full price tickets to Poppy Fields at the Tower. Please note that supporting documentation may be required.
Yes. Poppy Fields at the Tower is appropriate for visitors of all ages, including children.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times during their visit.
Poppy Fields at the Tower is fully accessible, however due to the historic nature of our site some surfaces are cobblestoned and uneven.
We may therefore need to arrange an alternate route for those with access requirements. Event staff will be on standby to help those requiring assistance.
For more information about palace accessibility, please visit our Tower of London Accessibility page.
Yes, the experience will include fast moving, flashing images as well as loud sound.
WARNING: This event may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
It is possible Historic Royal Palaces will be filming and taking photographs throughout the experience. Please speak to a member of staff onsite if you wish to opt out.
You are welcome to take photographs providing these are for personal use. Please refrain from video recording throughout the experience. Please note that filming and photography are prohibited in the Jewel House.
Yes, the Jewel House Shop will be open to ticket holders during this event.
Yes, light refreshments will be available to purchase at this event.
Poppy Fields at the Tower takes place predominately outdoors, so make sure to dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
Poppy Fields at the Tower will go ahead in the event of bad weather, unless exceptional circumstances make it unsafe to operate. Any cancellation announcements will be made as soon as possible both through email to those who provided an address and via the event webpage.
Only registered and recognisable assistance, service or guide dogs are allowed inside the Tower of London.
Please refrain from smoking or vaping at the Tower of London. It is a no smoking site.
Yes. Toilets will be available along the Poppy Fields at the Tower visitor route.
We recommend you make your way to the Tower of London using public transport. Please note, there is no parking available onsite.
For maps and detailed information about getting to the Tower of London, including where to find nearby parking, please visit our Getting Here pages.
Yes, you must arrive within your allocated timeslot for entry. You are free to explore the sound and light show at your own pace. We estimate the experience will last approximately 70 minutes. Please note that for ceremonial reasons all visitors will be required to leave by 21:00.
Yes. We recommend that groups book in advance to guarantee entry. Groups of 15 and over can buy tickets at a discounted rate.
No. Unlike previous commemorative events, Poppy Fields at the Tower takes place entirely inside the fortress walls, where the buildings of the Tower will be illuminated with historic photographs, documents and artwork, accompanied by music composed by David Harper.