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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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FROM OCTOBER 2025

  • Tours and talks

Tower of London River Tour

Enhance your Tower of London experience with an incredible voyage aboard the official River Tour.

  • Tours depart every 60 minutes, from 10:45. The circular tour takes about 40 minutes.

  • Tower of London
  • Separate ticket
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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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BOOKING SOON

  • For members
  • Events
  • Christmas

Members-only carol service at St Peter ad Vincula

Join us for a traditional service of lessons and carols sung by the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula and immerse yourself in Christmas tidings at the heart of the Tower of London.

  • 17 December 2025 at 18:00 and 19:30

    19 December 2025 at 19:30

  • Doors open 20 minutes before the service begins
  • Tower of London
  • Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Browse more history and stories

Elizabeth II at our palaces

Elizabeth II had a deep connection to the Tower of London and the other five palaces in our care

The story of the Tower of London

Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.

Tower of London Prison

The Tower is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one

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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