Key Stage 1

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

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

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Events

Duke and Disorderly

Discover a fun, family-friendly programme, full of chaos and silliness.

Dates:
Until 30 May 2026
Times: 11:00-16:00 daily
Location: Tower of London
Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)

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Things to see

Line of Kings

Marvel at the historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II in the Line of Kings at the White Tower.

Dates: Open
Location: Tower of London
Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)

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Object Handling

Get up close to fascinating historic objects at the Tower of London. Enjoy volunteer-led object handling sessions featuring mail armour, coins, archaeological finds and more.

Dates:
Every Monday
Times: 12:00 - 15:00 (excluding bank holidays and school holidays)
Location: Tower of London
Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)