Join this centuries-old tradition at the Tower of London
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When
23 August, 20 September, 18 October 2026
21:30Ticketing information
Tickets for 23 August are sold out. Tickets for 20 September go on sale 06 August at noon.
Suggested ticket price is £30.00 per ticket but you can choose to pay from £10.00 up to £50.00 per ticket.
This is an exclusive members-only Ceremony of the Keys for named Historic Royal Palaces members only. All attendees must hold a valid membership at the time of the event.
Tickets to this event usually sell out fast. Tickets are limited and subject to availability.
Please note, member tickets for this event are limited to once per year.
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Be greeted by a Yeoman Warder and watch an age-old traditional ceremony within the Tower's walls
The Ceremony of the Keys is the traditional locking up of the Tower of London and has taken place on each and every night, without fail, for at least 700 years.
Changes to ticket prices for this unique event
This month we will be offering a range of ticket prices between £10.00 and £50.00, enabling you to decide what price you want to pay.
If affordability is an issue, then we invite you to pay the current base price of £10.00 per ticket.
If you can, we would ask that you choose our suggested ticket price of £30.00.
Your visit will help us continue to look after the Tower of London and our five iconic sites - Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. As an independent charity, we receive no government or royal funding.
Important information for ticket holders
Visitors will be admitted to the Tower under escort at 21.30 precisely. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
The ceremony concludes at 22.05 after which all visitors are escorted to the exit. There are no toilet or refreshment facilities available. This event is held entirely outside so please wrap up warm and weather-proof.
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