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Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison. Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before.
A Tower of London admission ticket includes entry to: The Crown Jewels, The White Tower, Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, Battlements, Medieval Palace, Bloody Tower, Torture at the Tower exhibition, Fusiliers Museum and Royal Mint exhibition.
For your visit to the Tower of London, we recommend at least three hours to discover the iconic castle, including a visit to the Crown Jewels. Use our Tower suggested itinerary to help you make the most of your day.
When William the Conqueror built a mighty stone tower at the centre of his London fortress in the 1070s, defeated Londoners must have looked on in awe. Now nearly 1000 years later, the Tower still has the capacity to fascinate and horrify.
Find out how to get to the Tower of London by tube, bus, rail, boat, car or bicycle with our easy-to-follow directions.
Key Facts. The crown is made of gold and set with 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls, and 4 rubies! The crown contains some of the most famous jewels in the collection. These include the Black Prince's Ruby, the Stuart Sapphire, and the Cullinan II diamond.
The Tower of London is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. HM Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London (the Tower) is one of England’s most evocative ancient monuments. There is a tangible sense of history in every tower and around every corner, making it an endlessly fascinating place for visitors from all round the world.
Life at the Tower of London during the Second World War. A collection of history and stories associated with the Tower of London.
This November over the Remembrance period, join us at the Tower of London for this poignant and moving sound and light experience, Poppy Fields at the Tower. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with Luxmuralis to present an incredible installation that will take visitors on a journey through specially created sound and light projections.
Essential information about opening and closing times for the Tower of London.