Tower of London - Prices, opening hours, news, events and exhibitions
About the Tower of London
Ancient fortress on the edge of the old City of London, built by the Norman conquerors of England.
Still a Royal Palace, in addition to the heritage of the site with its famous white tower and traitor's gate, it also houses the Crown Jewels and numerous heritage exhibitions.
Visits usually start with a tour by the Beefeaters, then you are left to wander around the site. Visits can easily last half a day at a minimum.
IMPORTANT - Although venues are reopening, their hours may differ from normal, and most now need prebooking before you visit.
The Beefeaters of the Tower will parade around the Tower of London to beat the bounds before a "battle" with the neighbouring church.
Thursday, 26th May 6pm to 8pm
Tower of London Map
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to wear a face mask when visiting?
The UK government does not require face masks to be work indoors at the moment, but many venues ask people to wear them, and can refuse entry if they need to.
What's the nearest railway station to Tower of London
The nearest station is Tower Hill which is 0.1 miles away.
Later this month will see the Triennial Battle outside the Tower of London between the Beefeaters and the parish of the neighbouring church of All Hallows.
This summer, a giant metal slide is being installed in the moat of the Tower of London so people can whizz down to the bottom for a walk through the moat.
While the Tower of London has a grim history of death and torture, most of the deaths actually took place outside the Tower, on a plot of land that is today marked by a small memorial.
The moat of the Tower of London will be filled with thousands of flames for one week only in an act of remembrance for the lives of the fallen during WW1.
Every night, long after the tourists have been kicked out an ancient ceremony is performed in private inside the Tower of London – the Ceremony of the Keys.
