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The Crown Jewels

The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.

The Tower of London Menagerie

For over 600 years, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals

The Princes in the Tower

Murdered or survived – what happened to Edward and his younger brother Richard?

The Tower at war

The Tower of London played an important role in the First and Second World Wars

The Ceremony of the Keys

Centuries-old traditions of the Tower of London including the Ceremony of the Keys and Beating the Bounds.

The Tower's Mint

Guarding the production of all the country's precious coins for over 500 years

• For members
• Events

Members-Only Ceremony of the Keys

Members-only access to the traditional locking up of the Tower of London, the Ceremony of the Keys.

• 18 August, 08 September, 20 October and 17 November 2024
• 21:30
• Tower of London
• Separate ticket (advance booking required)

• Things to see

Battlements

Walk the defensive inner battlements and huge towers that have guarded the Tower of London for centuries.

• Open
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (members go free)

• Things to see

The Fusilier Museum

Discover the story of the British infantry regiment from its formation at the Tower of London in 1685 to the present day.

• Open
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (members go free)

• Tours and talks

Audio Guide Tour

Explore deeper with the Tower of London audio guide tour. Discover extra information about the Tower's history, plan your day and find out more about our cafés and shops.

• Available
• Tower of London
• Separate ticket

• Things to see

The Crown Jewels

Discover the dazzling history of the Crown Jewels in the spectacular Crown Jewels exhibition.

• Open
• Allow one hour
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (members go free)

• Tours and talks

Ceremony of the Keys

Be part of this ancient tradition, which has taken place every night for at least 700 years in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London.

• Daily
• From 21:30-22:05
• Tower of London
• Separate ticket (advance booking required)

FAQs

Can't find the information you need? Browse our FAQs for details of military discount, lost property and more.

Getting here

Find out how to get to the Tower of London by tube, bus, rail, boat, car or bicycle with our easy-to-follow directions.

New Dress on Display in the Jewel House

In May 2024, two new items from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection went on display in the Crown Jewels exhibition at the Tower of London. They were joined by a splendid Jewel House Warden's Uniform.

Shopping

Indulge in a souvenir of your trip to the Tower, from replica armour, jewellery, clothing and costumes, there’s something for everyone in our gift shops.

Accessibility

The Tower of London aims to be accessible to all - find out more about accessibility for those with mobility needs or visual impairments.

The Peasant's Revolt: The only time the Tower of London was breached

At the Tower of London, William the Conqueror’s White Tower, and the huge curtain walls of Henry III and Edward I cast a shadow of impregnable royal strength over the City. In reality, the Tower’s fortunes as a defensive castle were somewhat mixed. It depended rather upon the loyalty and efficiency of its garrison, and the stocking of its weapon stores and food larders.