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50 facts about the Tower of London

How many of these essential highlights do you know?

The Tower of London and the Second World War

Life at the Tower of London during the Second World War

Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London

The ‘Beefeaters’ have been guarding the Tower since Tudor times

Tower of London remembers

First World War centenary commemorations at the Tower of London

The Tower's Mint

Guarding the production of all the country's precious coins for over 500 years

The Tower of London Menagerie

For over 600 years, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals

The story of the Tower of London

Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.

The Princes in the Tower

Murdered or survived – what happened to Edward and his younger brother Richard?

The Crown Jewels

The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.

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New Dress on Display in the Jewel House

In January 2026, three new items from the collection went on display in the Crown Jewels exhibition at the Tower of London.

Jewels On Display: a Short History of the Jewel House at the Tower of London

Tom Drysdale, Archivist and Curator of Architectural Drawings at the Tower of London, explores the fascinating history of the world-famous Crown Jewels exhibition.

The New Constable of the Tower of London

General Sir Gordon Messenger became the 161st Constable of the Tower of London in August 2022, succeeding General The Lord Nicholas Houghton. The role of the Constable is the most senior appointment at the Tower of London and dates back to the time of William the Conqueror and the Norman Conquest.

Shopping

Indulge in a souvenir of your trip to the Tower, from replica armour, jewellery, clothing and costumes, there’s something for everyone in our gift shops.

Group visits

Visiting the Tower in a group? Group discounts and savings are available on our tickets for groups of 15+. Find out more and book online today.

Getting here

Find out how to get to the Tower of London by tube, bus, rail, boat, car or bicycle with our easy-to-follow directions.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about planning a visit to the Tower of London.

Accessibility

The Tower of London aims to be accessible to all - find out more about accessibility for those with mobility needs or visual impairments.

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Ghost tours

Dare you visit the Tower at night and take one of our Ghost Tours? Discover secrets of the Tower's ghosts with after-hours access.

Dates:
From 08 November, every Sunday.
Times: 19:00 - 20:00
Location: Tower of London
Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)

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Keys Club experience

Join a Yeoman Warder for an intimate 45-minute talk inside this historic and rarely seen, invitation-only space.

Dates:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Times: 11:00. Duration 45 minutes
Location: Tower of London
Ticket type: Separate ticket

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Tower of London Opening Ceremony experience

Experience a unique and exclusive opportunity to enter the Tower of London before it opens and watch the Opening Ceremony.

Dates:
Daily until 23 December 2026
Times: Sunday and Monday: 09:45, Tuesday to Saturday 08:45.
Location: Tower of London
Ticket type: Special Opening Ceremony experience ticket (includes Tower admission, advanced booking only)

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Yeoman Warder tours

Tour the Tower of London with a famous Yeoman Warder during your visit. Be entertained by tales of intrigue, imprisonment, execution, torture and much more...

Dates:
Daily
Times: Every 45 minutes from 10:00 (last tour 15:15).
Location: Tower of London
Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)