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Key Stage 1 Sessions

KS1 schoolchildren on a visit to the Tower of London.

Fire! Fire!

It's 1666. Fire is approaching the Tower of London's doorstep... and the Tower is filled with gunpowder. Find out how the Great Fire of London took hold and what happened next.

Key stage 1
Subject: History
Topic: Great Fire of London
Session Type: Route-based

KS1 schoolchildren on a visit to the Tower of London.

Knights and Castles

Discover how the Tower of London was built and the clever features that make it a good fortress. See if you have what it takes to become a knight.

Key stage 1
Subject: History
Topics: Castles, Normans, Medieval
Session Type: Route-based

Close-up detail of portcullis (metal bars) on a gateway at the Tower of London.

Gunpowder Plot (Autumn term only)

Remember, remember the 5th of November! It is 1605 and a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament has just been uncovered. The plotters have been brought to the Tower for questioning, but they refuse to tell the guard who else is involved...

Key stage 1
Subject: History
Topic: Stuarts, Gunpowder Plot
Session Type: Route-based

Two actors dressed as Bishop Gundulf and a detective as part of the schools video 'The Scoop: White Tower Report' about the Normans and the building of the White Tower and its political, cultural, religious, and military impact on London. The films are available on HRP YouTube.

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Browse all of our curriculum-based learning resources covering 1000 years of history, including the Tudors, Georgians and Victorians.

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  • Things to see

Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula

The parish church of the Tower of London holds regular religious services throughout the year.

  • Currently closed until March 2026.

  • Tower of London
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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  • Things to see

The Crown Jewels

Discover the dazzling history of the Crown Jewels in the spectacular Crown Jewels exhibition.

  • Open

  • Allow one hour
  • Tower of London
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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January Midweek Saver Ticket

Until 29 January, enjoy 50% off on tickets to the iconic Tower of London on selected days from 14:00.

  • Valid from 14:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until 29 January 2026 (subject to availability)

  • Tower of London
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The Princes in the Tower

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Anne Boleyn

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Catalina of Motril

A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets

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