iTower of London
The Tower is one of those rare places where every stone has a story — and usually a grim one. Built by William the Conqueror, it's served as a royal residence, armoury, treasury, and execution ground. The Crown Jewels are dazzling (expect queues), the Yeoman Warders deliver genuinely entertaining tours, and the ravens are protected by royal decree. Not cheap, but worth it for the density of history.
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What's On
Halloween at the Tower of London
October half-term event: step into a world of chilling tales and dare to face the spirits that roam the Tower. Included in palace admission.
Christmas at the Tower
Victorian Christmas traditions at the Tower, from Christmas cards to gift giving. Included in palace admission (Members go free).
Permanent Collections
The Fusilier Museum
The story of the Royal Fusiliers, a British infantry regiment, from its formation at the Tower of London in 1685 to the present day. Included in palace admission.
Armoury in Action
A hands-on, family-friendly experience on the top floor of the White Tower: shoot arrows, brandish a sword and fire a cannon. Not accessible by lift. Included in palace admission.
The Tower's Mint
An interactive exhibition on the people and stories behind the Royal Mint, covering over 500 years of coins forged at the Tower. Included in palace admission.
Torture at the Tower
See chilling replicas of the rack, the Scavenger's Daughter and the manacles in the Lower Wakefield Tower, and learn how torture was used at the Tower.
Line of Kings
The historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II displayed in the White Tower, one of the world's longest-running visitor attractions. Included in palace admission.
The Bloody Tower
Explore the legend of the Princes in the Tower and Sir Walter Raleigh's long imprisonment, with recreated period interiors.
Tower History Gallery
Traces 1,000 years of the Tower's life as royal palace, armoury, treasury, menagerie, and infamous state prison.
The Crown Jewels
Over 23,000 gemstones including St Edward's Crown and the Imperial State Crown, on display in the Jewel House in the Waterloo Block.
The White Tower
The original Norman keep built by William the Conqueror, now home to the Royal Armouries, the Line of Kings and the royal armours of Henry VIII.
Medieval Palace
Refurbished in 2025, the medieval apartments of Henry III and Edward I come alive with lavish textiles, wall paintings and a 13th-century soundscape.
Royal Beasts
Tales of the exotic animals once kept in the Tower's Royal Menagerie, from lions and bears to a polar bear that fished in the Thames.
Imprisonment at the Tower
Discover why people were held captive at the Tower, in the Beauchamp Tower rooms where they were kept, complete with inscriptions carved by prisoners.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Hours
Summer hours until 31 October, 09:00–17:30
| Mon | 10:00–16:30 |
| Tue | 09:00–16:30 |
| Wed | 09:00–16:30 |
| Thu | 09:00–16:30 |
| Fri | 09:00–16:30 |
| SatToday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Sun | 10:00–16:30 |
Admission
From £35.80
Under 5s free. Cheaper online than at the gate.
Accessibility
Limited step-free access due to the historic site. Some areas accessible via ramps. Contact in advance for detailed accessibility information.
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Visitor Information
- How much does Tower of London cost?
- Standard adult admission to Tower of London is £35.80. Under 5s free. Cheaper online than at the gate.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Tower of London?
- Tower of London is open Tue–Sat 09:00–16:30, Sun–Mon 10:00–16:30. Summer until 17:30.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Tower of London?
- Tower of London is located at Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB, in the City of London area of London. The nearest stations are Tower Hill and Tower Gateway.
- What can I see at Tower of London?
- A 1,000-year-old fortress that's been a palace, prison, and home to the Crown Jewels. Current highlights include The Fusilier Museum, Armoury in Action and The Tower's Mint.
- Do I need to book Tower of London in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Tower of London?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
- Is Tower of London accessible?
- Limited step-free access due to the historic site. Some areas accessible via ramps. Contact in advance for detailed accessibility information.
Image credits
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- Tower of LondonBob Collowan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Torture at the TowerCourtesy of Tower of London
- The Bloody TowerCourtesy of Tower of London
- Tower History GalleryBob Collowan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Crown JewelsCourtesy of Tower of London
- The White TowerCourtesy of Tower of London
- Halloween at the Tower of LondonCourtesy of Tower of London
- Medieval PalaceCourtesy of Tower of London
- Royal BeastsCourtesy of Tower of London
- Christmas at the TowerCourtesy of Tower of London
- Imprisonment at the TowerCourtesy of Tower of London
- Whitechapel GalleryGrindtXX / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tate ModernAcabashi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0