Explore London’s iconic castle and discover a thousand years of history. You'll get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the infamous Tower Ravens and hear the captivating stories of the Yeoman Warders. Buy a Tower of London admission ticket today and experience the Tower like never before.
Explore the ancient walls and discover the stories of kings, queens, and infamous prisoners.
The Tower of London has been a central part of London life for centuries. With many uses throughout history, the Tower has earned a chilling reputation for being a formidable Castle and one that Londoners would have trembled at the sight of.
Once home to wild animals, ‘the royal beasts’, the Royal Mint and a prison, there is much British history to uncover at the Tower of London.
Beefeaters: The Tower of London is famously guarded by Yeoman Warders who were once used to keep the prisoners inside the Tower safe. Now, you will find them outside the Crown Jewels, keeping a watchful eye on the Tower’s proceedings.
The Crown Jewels: These dazzling diamond-encrusted masterpieces are a must-see part of the Tower of London and won’t leave you disappointed. Owned by some of the most famous monarchs in royal British history, you will get to see which Crown was worn by which Queen or King. You’ll even get to see King Charles lII’s exquisite Imperial State Crown worn at the State Openings of Parliament.
Royal Beasts: Exhibition Once home to a vast array of wild animals, the Tower of London houses the interactive Royal Beasts Exhibition to give visitors an insight into this fascinating part of history. From lions to baboons (and even a polar bear!), many royal beasts called the Tower of London home.
The Line of Kings: See historic armours including those of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II. These are set in a parade along side beautifully-carved horses. Dating back to the 17th century, the Line of Kings is one of the earliest museum exhibits. You wont see any Queens or less popular monarchs in this exhibit, as they didn't play a part in the royal message that the monarchy wanted to give early Tower visitors.
The Tower's Mint: For over 500 years, the Mint produced most of the nation’s coins. Discover its rich history, from Isaac Newton’s fight against counterfeiters to Edward I’s harsh penalties for tampering, Elizabeth I’s restoration after Henry VIII’s meddling, and Charles II’s rejection of Commonwealth money.
