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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.

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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  • Tours and talks

Ceremony of the Keys

Be part of this ancient tradition, which has taken place every night for at least 700 years in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London.

  • Daily (next ticket release TBC)

  • From 21:30-22:05
  • Tower of London
  • Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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  • Events
  • Christmas
  • Families

Christmas at the Tower

Celebrate Christmas at the Tower of London with storybook-themed displays, sparkling decorations and festive tales from its rich history.

  • Until 04 January 2026 (excluding 24-26 December & 01 January)

  • Tower of London
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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  • Families
  • Events
  • Half term

Beano Mischief at the Tower of London

Join Dennis and his Beano pals this February half term as they crash their time machine into the fortress. Can you help them get back home?

  • 14 - 22 February 2026

  • Tower of London
  • Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
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Browse more history and stories

A History of Royal Jubilees

A look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.

The story of the Tower of London

Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

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

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Inspired by the infamous ravens of the Tower of London, this sweatshirt will keep you warm on those chilly days.

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Shop Ravens

It is said that if the six ravens were ever to leave the Tower of London then the Tower and the kingdom will fall. Naturally, to preserve the kingdom six ravens are kept to live and protect the Tower of London.

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