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
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
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
Learning resources
Looking for resources to use in the classroom with your students?
Browse all of our curriculum-based learning resources covering 1000 years of history, including the Tudors, Georgians and Victorians.
You'll find resources for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 and SEND.
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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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19 October, 16 November, 07 December 2025
- 21:30
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Tours and talks
Descriptive sessions
For visually impaired and blind visitors, join a 'vocal eyes trained' warden on a fascinating descriptive tour of the Jewel House and White Tower.
- On request
- Tower of London
- Free with palace admission (advance booking required)
- Tours and talks
Community Access Scheme
Explore the Tower of London for free with your local community or adult learning group.
- Daily (Monday - Sunday)
- Tower of London
- Free (advance booking required)
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Arbella Stuart: Elizabeth I’s forgotten heir
From contender for the throne to prisoner in the Tower.
9 surprising facts about the Tower of London Moat
The Tower of London Moat wasn’t always the dry ditch that it is today. Did you know it was once filled with fish? Or that it has been used as an allotment? Here are 9 surprising facts about the moat at the Tower of London.
William the Conqueror
England's first Norman King
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Guy Fawkes Decoration
This luxury fabric hanging decoration commemorates the infamous attempt of Guy Fawkes to assassinate King James I during the State Opening of Parliament on November 5th, 1605.
£13
Shop Tower of London
Shop our unique collection of gifts and souvenirs inspired by the almost 1000 years of history at the Tower of London.
From £2.50
Crown of India Snow Globe
The Imperial State Crown of India, set with fabulous gems from India and other countries, is one of the heaviest crowns in the Crown Jewels collection with more than 6000 diamonds.
£15