Tower of London Tickets London

Officially the UK's most visited attraction and one of the world's most famous fortresses that has served as a royal palace, prison, armoury and even a zoo - the popular Tower of London is a fun & historical family day out for the whole family.

Held within these ancient stones are some dark secrets waiting to be uncovered by your inquisitive mind. Located on the North Bank of the River Thames, Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066, the Tower of London is one of the most potent symbols in British History and there is so much to see and do at this stunning Location in the heart of London.

Dating as far back as the 1070's, the Tower of London has seen a multitude of lives and today stands as one of the most powerful symbols of British Heritage. Throughout it's years this famous landmark has seen William the Conqueror, King Henry III and King Edward I who have all had their contributions by expansion and adding various defence structures, making the Tower of London what it stands as today.

Join one of the brilliant tours where Yeoman Warders will entertain you with tales of intrigue, imprisonment, execution and torture. Keep an eye out for the ravens as you walk round and discover why they are so well looked after there. Then head to Tower Green to see where so many executions took place, including those of two of Henry VIII's wives.

The Yeoman Warder Tours are included as part of your admission ticket, simply join the tour at the signposted spot near the entrance. Tours begin every 30 minutes, with the first tour at10:30amand the final tour of the day starting at3:30pmin the summer and2:30pmin the winter.

The iconic castle is also home of the Crown jewels displaying the greatest working collection of crown jewels in the world. Be dazzled by 23,578 gems including the glistening Imperial State Crown!

Some of the most famous sites at this fabulous attraction include: the world famous Beefeaters (officially known as the Yeoman Warders), The Tower Ravens (amongst the Tower of London's most celebrated and famous sites), Line of Kings (located in the entrance floor of the White Tower, this is the world's longest running visitor attraction), Royal Beasts (discover where exotic animals were held captive for more than 600 years as part of the Royal Menagerie) , The White Tower (one of the most important castle keeps in the word), The Prisoners Exhibition (an exciting and interactive display that reveals plenty of stories and secrets of the prisoners held captive in the tower over the years) and of course the Crown Jewels Exhibition in all of its glory! The Crown Jewels Exhibition is definitely one you don't want to miss - be dazzled by 23 578 gems including the glistening Imperial State Crown. The impressive Crown Jewels exhibition has an overall estimated value of over £20 billion!

Don't worry about keeping the little ones entertained - this is so easily done with the interactive family trails which are packed with fun quizzes, activities, facts and illustrations. Family trails are included in standard admission and are available all year round.

Please Note:

• Tickets are sent by email within minutes of booking

• You will need to print your eTicket

Your ticket includes:

• The Tower and the Crown Jewels display
• Coins and Kings exhibition
• Yeoman Warder guided tour
• Live historical re-enactments
• Children's activity trails
• ...and so much more!

Important Information

• Picniq accept all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
• Children under 5 go free.
• When you buy online, please print off your email confirmation and e-tickets and present this upon arrival at the Tower of London.
• Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
• Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable or changeable. Terms and conditions apply.
• Picniq welcomes all bookings - no kids required! ;)

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You will need to print your eTicket

Map & Directions

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Directions

The Tower of London is located near London Bridge. For advice on the best ways to get to the Tower of London, please see: www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/

Opening Times

The Tower of London opens at 9am Tues - Sat and at 10am Sun - Mon. During the summer the attraction closes at 5.30pm and 4.30pm in the winter.

On certain days of the year certain areas of the Tower may be closed for private events. To avoid disappointment, check here before you visit.
www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/

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