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50 facts about the Tower of London

How many of these essential highlights do you know?

Tower of London Prison

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

The Tower of London and the Second World War

Life at the Tower of London during the Second World War

The story of the Tower of London

Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.

Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London

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

The Ceremony of the Keys

Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London including the Ceremony of the Keys and Beating the Bounds.

Jewish Medieval History at the Tower of London

The Tower of London holds a principal place in the complex story of England's Medieval Jewish community.

The Tower of London and the First World War

The Tower of London played an important role in the First World War

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Who was the real Guy Fawkes, the man behind the mask?

What's on

BOOKING NOW

  • Halloween
  • Families
  • Half term
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Halloween at the Tower of London

This October half term, dare to face the spirits that roam.

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BOOKING SOON

  • For members
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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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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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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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Torture at the Tower exhibition

Discover stories of the unfortunate prisoners who were tortured within the walls of the Tower of London.

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Imprisonment at the Tower exhibition

Learn why people ended up as prisoners in the Tower of London, in the very rooms where some of them were held.

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Tower Green and Scaffold site

Walk in the footsteps of those condemned to execution at the Tower of London on Tower Green and the Scaffold Site.

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Guards at the Tower of London

Marvel at the guards protecting the Crown Jewels. See the sentries posted outside the Jewel House and The King's House.

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FAQs

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

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.

Accessibility

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

Henry Laurens: American revolutionary and prisoner at the Tower of London

Curator Charles Farris introduces his life and some interesting details of his time at the Tower.

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.

Torture at the Tower: The Case of John Gerard

On the anniversary of the birth of John Gerard, Curator Alden Gregory reflects on the dark history of the Tower of London and how it resonates today.

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.

Ambrose Rookwood and Sir Everard Digby

You might not have heard of Ambrose Rookwood and Sir Everard Digby. But their marks on the Tower of London can still be seen today.