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Armoury in Action is located on the top floor of the White Tower.
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Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Buy Tower of London ticketsA family-friendly adventure in the White Tower
Follow in the footsteps of historical figures and immerse yourself in over 1,000 years of history. Have a go at shooting arrows, brandishing a sword or firing a cannon with an English Civil War artillery captain.
Explore the origins of the White Tower
Arms and armour have been stored in the White Tower throughout the centuries, and many people based in or near the famous keep played an important role in defending the fortress. Enjoy a birds-eye view of the whole Tower of London and see how its defences expanded throughout the centuries.
Get your hands on the tools Norman master masons used to build a strong fortress to outlast any attack or uncover how medieval archers defended the King from within the White Tower. Learn about where Henry VIII’s armourers worked and find out why a cannon was installed on top of the White Tower in the 1600s.
In partnership with the Royal Armouries.
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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
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.
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Daily (next ticket release 01 October)
- From 21:30-22:05
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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The Tower Moat
Take a relaxing stroll through the west side of the Tower Moat
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Closed
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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