Almost 1,000 years old and right at the heart of the Tower of London.
Almost 1,000 years old and right at the heart of the Tower of London.
9 April 2021. Following the death of His Royal Highness, there will be changes to opening hours for the gardens at Hampton Court Palace and Hillsborough Castle. For further information, please read our FAQs page
Instantly recognisable, the White Tower is the most famous castle keep in the world. It was built to awe, subdue and terrify Londoners, and to deter foreign invaders. It is an iconic symbol of London and Britain.
Along with the rest of the Tower fortress, the White Tower is part of a World Heritage Site. Inside is a unique Romanesque chapel, the beautiful 11th-century Chapel of St John the Evangelist.
The White Tower showcases the historic and world-class Royal Armouries collections, including the 350-year-old exhibition, Line of Kings, as well as other treasures.
There are many unique and extraordinary arms and and armours on display, including the magnificent royal armours of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II.
Enjoy a tour led by one of our expert warders. Find out about the exquisite Chapel Royal of St John and hear all about Henry VIII's famous armours.
Find out more about White Tower toursOn the top floor of the White Tower you will find an original executioner's block of the 18th century, with an axe that possibly dates back to Tudor times. They were once incorrectly labelled as the implements used to behead Anne Boleyn. However, she was actually executed by sword.
It is now believed that the block and axe were used at the last public beheading on Tower Hill in 1747.
The basement of the White Tower is traditionally thought to be the site of the torture and interrogation of prisoners such as Guy Fawkes and the Jesuit Priest John Gerard.
Learn why people ended up as prisoners in the Tower of London, in the very rooms where some of them were held.
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Tower of London
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Shoot arrows, assemble firearms and brandish a sword in this exciting, hands-on experience in the White Tower.
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Tower of London
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Explore the stories of the Princes in the Tower and Sir Walter Raleigh in the infamous Bloody Tower.
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Tower of London
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Discover our decadent range of goblets and tankards inspired by our Historic Royal Palaces. The perfect gift for a medieval fan our goblets are made in a selection of leathers, glass and pewter.
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Shop our products inspired by the almost 1000 years of history at the Tower of London.
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Explore one of the most exciting times in history with our high end range of arms and armour and medieval fancy dress.
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