A storybook adventure
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When
28 November 2025 until 04 January 2026 (excluding 24-26 December & 01 January)
Ticketing information
Pre-booking recommended for non-members. Members can walk up and show their membership card for free entry.
Festive Christmas music may be playing throughout the event.
Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Buy Tower of London ticketsThis Christmas, step into a storybook adventure at the Tower of London.
As you wander through the iconic fortress, you'll find sparkling decorations, glittering Christmas trees and enchanting installations that bring the Tower's tales to life.
Along the way, encounter legends of kings and queens, meet the beasts from the Tower's historic menagerie and experience scenes of royal celebration, romance and adventure. Each display connects centuries of history with the timeless wonder of storytelling.
Create your own chapter in this unforgettable Christmas adventure, perfect for families, friends and anyone ready to spark their imagination this festive season.
Meet the beasts of the Tower
Discover the Tower's royal menagerie and hear tales of lions, elephants and even a polar bear that once amazed visitors.
From symbols of bravery to stories of wonder, let your imagination run free as you explore the Tower's wild side.
Capture a festive moment
Make memories to treasure with magical photo spots across the Tower. Take a seat on a grand throne for a regal family portrait, or find the perfect backdrop among beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and seasonal displays.
These enchanting backdrops are the perfect way to capture your own storybook adventure this Christmas.
The spirit of Christmas
Saturday 27 – Wednesday 31 December 2025
Experience the spirit of a Victorian Christmas at the Tower of London this festive season. Meet the Tower postman as he attempts to deliver a last-minute gift and join in a giant game of pass-the-parcel.
Enjoy festive music played by the Southwark Waits musicians, including a magical performance of ‘A Visit From St. Nicholas’, a special Victorian poem that popularised Father Christmas as an important festive figure.
Please note, performances are weather dependent and may be cancelled at short notice in the event of inclement weather.
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21 November - 04 January 2026 (excluding Christmas Day)
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- Separate ticket (palace admission not included)
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Discover a winter wonderland with over 100 artisan producers at Henry VIII's palace.
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05-07 December and 12-14 December 2025.
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- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, pre-booking required)
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11 December 2025
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- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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