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Tower of London
Name: Tower of London
Telephone: 020 7680 9004
Opening: Mar-Oct, Tue-Sat 0900-1700, Sun and Mon 1000-1700: Nov -Feb, Mon-Sat 0900-1600, Sun 1000-1600
Website: www.hrp.org.uk/webcode/tower_home.asp
 

Introduction to Tower of London, London

The Tower of London is over 500 years old and was the place in times gone by were the ruling monarch would send their enemies. The historic building can tell many a tale from London's long and bloody history. You should allow at least half a day to visit the tower  and if at all possible try not to miss a free guided tour by the beefeaters. 

The world's largest diamond is on display at the towers Jewel House. Other parts of the tower you must not miss are the White Tower, Chapel of St John and Traitors Gate.

Since the time of Henry VIII (1509-47), guns have been fired from Tower Wharf on occasions of national rejoicing. Today, the Honourable Artillery Company fires royal salutes from the gunpark, at the western end of the Wharf.

The Ceremony of the Keys, Every night throughout the year.
Every night at 21.30 the Yeoman Warders and military guard lock the outer gates of the Tower of London and deliver the keys to the Resident Governor of the Tower.

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Ticket type	Adult	Child: under 16 years (children under 5 are free)	Concession: student (with ID) senior citizen (60+)	Family: up to 2 adults and 3 children
Individual in advance via Internet or telephone	£12.50	£8.00	£9.50	£36.50
Gate price	£13.50	£9.00	£10.50	£37.50
Joint tickets
Tower + Hampton Court	£17.50	£11.70	£14.20	£64.00
Tower + Kensington Palace	£16.70	£10.80	£13.20	£62.00
Hampton Court + Kensington Palace	£15.70	£10.50	£12.20	£58.