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Lady Jane Grey

Known as the ‘Nine Day Queen’, Lady Jane had the shortest reign in British history

Torture at the Tower: The Case of John Gerard

On the anniversary of the birth of John Gerard, Curator Alden Gregory reflects on the dark history of the Tower of London and how it resonates today.

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.

Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London

The ‘Beefeaters’ have been guarding the Tower since Tudor times

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• 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

Bloody Tower

Explore the stories of the Princes in the Tower and Sir Walter Raleigh in the infamous Bloody Tower.

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

• Things to see

Imprisonment at the Tower exhibition

Learn why people ended up as prisoners in the Tower of London, in the very rooms where some of them were held.

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

• Families
• Events

Halloween at the Tower of London

This October half term, unlock the spirits of the Tower's past.

• 26 October - 03 November 2024
• Tower of London
• Included in palace admission (members go free)

• Things to see

Torture at the Tower exhibition

Discover stories of the unfortunate prisoners who were tortured within the walls of the Tower of London.

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

• Things to see

Tower Green & Scaffold site

Walk in the footsteps of those condemned to execution at the Tower of London on Tower Green and the Scaffold Site.

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

Torture at the Tower: The Case of John Gerard

On the anniversary of the birth of John Gerard, Curator Alden Gregory reflects on the dark history of the Tower of London and how it resonates today.

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.

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.

Group visits

Visiting the Tower in a group? Group discounts and savings are available on our tickets for groups of 15+. Find out more and book online today.