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The Princes in the Tower
Murdered or survived – what happened to Edward and his younger brother Richard?
A History of Royal Jubilees
A look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.
The masque
A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment
The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919
A forgotten story
Coronations Past and Present
An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years
The Medieval Palace
Luxurious royal lodgings from the 1200s
The execution of Charles I
Killing of a 'treasonous' King
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
The story of Banqueting House
Four hundred years of history and the site of a royal execution
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- Things to see
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.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The King’s Gallery
Explore the King's Gallery, which was transformed by William Kent to showcase the finest paintings of the Royal Collection.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
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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Closed
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- 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.
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07 December 2025, 18 January, 08 February 2026
- 21:30
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
The Castle
Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.
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In line with castle opening times
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Gun salute
See special commemorative firings at the Tower of London on the Gun Park located on the Wharf.
- Selected dates
- Tower of London
- Free
- Things to see
The Chapel Royal
Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens in the Chapel Royal.
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Open Wednesday - Saturday
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
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...
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Daily
- Tours begin every 45 minutes
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
William III's apartments
Enjoy the beautiful State Apartments and private rooms of William III at Hampton Court Palace as part of your visit.
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Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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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.
History Collection
Our History collection contains objects relating to the lives of those who have lived within them.
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.
Historic Royal Palaces Collections
Our collections include more than 60,000 objects relating to the history of the palaces and the lives of those who have lived within them.
Architectural drawings
The Historic Royal Palaces Architectural Drawings Collection is an archive of historic and modern drawings detailing the architectural histories of the palaces in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Researching and redecorating Queen Victoria's childhood home
On 24th May 1819 at Kensington Palace, Queen Victoria was born. On 24th May 2019, her 200th birthday, the home of her youth will be re-opened to visitors after a major makeover in the form of a new exhibition called ‘Victoria: A Royal Childhood.’
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.
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.