Tower of London: Tickets

The Tower of London Tickets and Information

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• The Tower of London Address: St Katharine's & Wapping, EC3N 4AB, London
• Opening Hours: Daily: 09:00 - 17:30

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Is The Tower of London Worth Visiting

• If you like buildings steeped in British history then we highly recommend the Tower of London, yes!
• It’s also one of our bestsellers in London!
• Home to the Crown Jewels

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What you see on a visit to The Tower of London‍

• The Crown Jewels
• The Yeoman Warders (The Beefeaters)
• The White Tower
• The Royal Armouries

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About The Tower of London‍

The Tower of London is one of 4 designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in London (1. Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey which includes St Margaret’s Church; 2. The Tower of London; 3. Maritime Greenwich, and lastly 4. The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew).

Situated on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, the Tower of London is one of the most iconic landmarks in the UK. It has a rich history spanning nearly a thousand years and has served various purposes over time.

It was originally built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, and was initially constructed as a fortress to control and protect the city of London.

Over the centuries, it expanded to become a royal palace, a prison, a treasury, and even a zoo! Yes, a zoo! Well, it was called the Royal Menagerie and it happened because in 1235, Henry III was gifted three ‘leopards’ and from then on, the king decided to expand his collection!

Over time he received further gifts and the collection grew to include a Polar Bear, an African Elephant, eagles, pumas, a tiger, a jackal and even lions! They ended up moving the animals to the western entrance to the Tower.

Here is an interesting and fun fact for you: London Zoo in Regent’s Park was actually started in 1831 when the last 150 animals were moved there from the Tower Menagerie!

Another of the famous uses of the Tower of London was as a prison, particularly during the Tudor period. It held many high-profile prisoners, including royalty such as Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, and Lady Jane Grey, who were executed within its walls.

Nowadays, the Tower's most famous role is as a repository for the Crown Jewels of England. Visitors flock to see these jewels on display in the Jewel House within the Tower complex. The collection includes crowns, scepters, orbs, and other ceremonial regalia used by British monarchs during coronations and other state occasions.

Yeoman Warriors

The Tower of London is also known for its iconic Yeoman Warders, more commonly called "Beefeaters," who act as guides and custodians of the Tower. The Beefeaters wear their distinctive Tudor-style uniforms and provide tours to visitors, sharing stories and anecdotes about the Tower's history.

In addition to the Crown Jewels and the Yeoman Warders, the Tower of London also houses several other attractions, including the White Tower (the original Norman keep), the Royal Armouries, and the famous ravens that are kept on the premises as part of an ancient legend that says if the ravens leave, the kingdom will fall!

The Tower of London is one of London’s most popular attractions!

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