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A History of Royal Jubilees

A look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.

The execution of Charles I

Killing of a 'treasonous' King

Coronations Past and Present

An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years

The royal household in the medieval period

What was it like to live and work in the Medieval Palace?

The Princes in the Tower

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

The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919

A forgotten story

The story of Banqueting House

Four hundred years of history and the site of a royal execution

The masque

A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment

The Rubens ceiling

The crowning glory of the Banqueting House

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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.

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The Castle

Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.

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Members-Only Ceremony of the Keys

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

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Cumberland Art Gallery

Discover masterpieces by Rembrandt, Caravaggio, van Dyck, and more in the Cumberland Art Gallery.

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Inigo Jones' architecture

Find out what remains of Whitehall – known as one of the first examples of Palladianism in British architecture.

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The King's State Apartments

Wander through the lavish rooms of the King's State Apartments, each one grander than the last, at Kensington Palace.

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Gun salute

See special commemorative firings at the Tower of London on the Gun Park located on the Wharf.

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The Chapel Royal

Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens in the Chapel Royal.

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The King’s Gallery

Explore the King's Gallery, which was transformed by William Kent to showcase the finest paintings of the Royal Collection.

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Accessibility

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

Whitehall Palace: Anne Boleyn's Favourite Residence

On 1 June 1533 Anne Boleyn was crowned queen at Westminster Abbey. Anne processed from the Tower of London in a litter of white cloth of gold and wore fur trimmed purple robes on the day she finally became Henry VIII’s queen.

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.

FAQs

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

Conservation of a Tudor ceiling at Hampton Court Palace

Conservation of a Tudor ceiling at Hampton Court Palace.

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.

Conserving the Ruben's ceiling

Conserving the Ruben's ceiling

Hampton Court Beasts

Discover more about the heraldic Tudor beasts on display at Hampton Court Palace in Chapel Court, the Moat Bridge and the Great Hall buttresses.

History Collection

Our History collection contains objects relating to the lives of those who have lived within them.