Get your hands on history
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When
Mondays from 12 January 2026
12:00 - 15:00 (excluding weekends and bank holidays)Where
The White Tower
Ticketing information
This activity will not run during school holidays or on bank holidays.
Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Tower of London ticketsThis activity is on the 1st floor of the White Tower, which can only be accessed by stairs.
Have you ever dreamed of getting up close and personal with objects from our collection at the Tower of London? Well, now you’ll have the opportunity.
Join our object handling sessions and discover more about some of the fascinating objects that link to the Tower’s past.
Whether it’s mail armour, historic coins, or archaeological findings that you’re interested in, our object handling collection is sure to fascinate and delight you.
Object handling sessions are free to attend and run by our volunteers. This activity is therefore subject to volunteer availability.
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White Tower
Marvel at the imposing White Tower, a magnificent example of Norman architecture at the heart of the Tower of London.
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Open
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
Yeoman Warder tours
Tour the Tower of London with a famous Yeoman Warder during your visit. Be entertained by tales of intrigue, imprisonment, execution, torture and much more...
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Daily
- Tours begin every 45 minutes
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- 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?
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14 - 22 February 2026
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
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The Tower of London as a prison
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Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London
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Official Tower of London Guidebook
Descriptive, informative, authoritative - this superb guidebook is the best way to learn all there is about the Tower of London.
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Tower of London Navy Raven Sweatshirt
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