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Tower of London Prison

It is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one

The Princes in the Tower

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

The Tower of London and the Second World War

Life at the Tower of London during the Second World War

Accessibility

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

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

Can't find the information you need? Browse our FAQs for details of military discount, lost property and more.

• Tours and talks

Audio Guide Tour

Explore deeper with the Tower of London audio guide tour. Discover extra information about the Tower's history, plan your day and find out more about our cafés and shops.

• Available
• Tower of London
• Separate ticket

• For members
• Events

Members-Only Ceremony of the Keys

Members-only access to the traditional locking up of the Tower of London, the Ceremony of the Keys.

• 20 October, 17 November and 08 December 2024
• 21:30
• Tower of London
• Separate ticket (advance booking required)

• Families
• Things to see

Armoury in Action

Shoot arrows, assemble firearms and brandish a sword in this exciting, hands-on experience in the White Tower.

• Open
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Things to see
• Tours and talks

Yeoman Warder tours

Discover captivating stories of pain and passion, treachery and torture with our Yeoman Warder tours at the Tower of London.

• Daily
• Tours begin every 30 minutes
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Tours and talks

Ceremony of the Keys

Be part of this ancient tradition, which has taken place every night for at least 700 years in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London.

• Daily
• From 21:30-22:05
• Tower of London
• Separate ticket (advance booking required)

• Things to see

Battlements

Walk the defensive inner battlements and huge towers that have guarded the Tower of London for centuries.

• Open
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

Accessibility

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

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

Can't find the information you need? Browse our FAQs for details of military discount, lost property and more.

New Dress on Display in the Jewel House

In May 2024, two new items from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection went on display in the Crown Jewels exhibition at the Tower of London. They were joined by a splendid Jewel House Warden's Uniform.

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.

The Peasant's Revolt: The only time the Tower of London was breached

At the Tower of London, William the Conqueror’s White Tower, and the huge curtain walls of Henry III and Edward I cast a shadow of impregnable royal strength over the City. In reality, the Tower’s fortunes as a defensive castle were somewhat mixed. It depended rather upon the loyalty and efficiency of its garrison, and the stocking of its weapon stores and food larders.