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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The Poet's Predicament
Join us this Spring for the Poet's Predicament. Learn about Clerk Geoffrey Chaucer, and how he balanced a demanding job with his keen passion for writing.
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05 April - 29 June 2025
- Daily 10:30 - 16:00 (performance may be affected on 09 April*)
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- For members
- Events
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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13 April, 11 May, 22 June 2025
- 21:30
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket (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)
Browse more history and stories
Thomas Cromwell
The life and death of Henry VIII’s 'most faithful servant'
The Tower's Mint
Guarding the production of all the country's precious coins for over 500 years
Sir Walter Raleigh
This wild spirit found himself caged at the Tower of London
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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
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
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