Tower of London - HM Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB
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Discover the famous history of the Tower of London and how this landmark building was made.  The Tower of London has been an integral part of British royal history for nearly 1,000 years. Only at the Tower can you marvel at the breathtaking Crown Jewels, stand on the execution site of three English queens and hear the myths and legends that make a visit to the Tower "a day out to die for"

We recommend that you allow at least 3 hours to make the most of your visit to the Tower. For visitors who have less time or would like to plan their route in advance, we recommend the following timings:

If you only have...

1 hour
 - Visit the Crown Jewels, one of the unmissable highlights of a visit to the Tower of London (20 mins).
 - Visit the White Tower built by William the Conqueror, which today houses displays from the Royal Armouries’ collection (20 mins).
 - Walk through surprisingly rich colours and comfortable furnishings of the Medieval Palace (20 mins).

2 hours
 - Join one of the famous Yeoman Warder tours and hear exciting tales from the Tower’s past (60 mins).
 - Visit the Crown Jewels, one of the unmissable highlights of a visit to the Tower of London (20 mins).
 - Visit the White Tower built by William the Conqueror, which today houses displays from the Royal Armouries’ collection (30 mins).
 - See the famous ravens next to the White Tower (10 mins).
 - Explore the story of how the Tower was attacked and defended in our interactive Fortress displays (10 mins).

3 hours
 - Join one of the famous Yeoman Warder tours and hear exciting tales from the Tower’s past (60 mins).
 - Visit the Crown Jewels, one of the unmissable highlights of a visit to the Tower of London (20 mins).
 - Visit the White Tower built by William the Conqueror, which today houses displays from the Royal Armouries’ collection (20 mins).
 - Experience the history of the Tower through live costumed re-enactments on the South Lawn (timings vary, usually approximately 15 mins).
 - See the famous ravens next to the White Tower (10 mins).
 - Explore the story of how the Tower was attacked and defended in our interactive Fortress displays (10 mins). 
 - Walk through the surprisingly rich colours and comfortable furnishings of the Medieval Palace (20 mins).
 - Decide who murdered the Little Princes in the Bloody Tower (15 mins).
 - See instruments of torture in the Lower Wakefield Tower (10 mins).
 - Discover the extraordinary prisoner graffiti in the Beauchamp Tower (10 mins).
 
Our discounted Tower of London tickets are valid for entry to the Tower and Crown Jewels any time on your chosen date. 

By London Underground
Nearest station:  Tower Hill underground station
Use District or Circle lines to Tower Hill station. Follow directional signage to the Tower. The main entrance is a five minute walk from the station.

By train
Nearest stations: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge stations
From Fenchurch Street: Exit on to Mark Lane. Turn left on to Byward Street, which will lead you to Tower Hill and the Tower of London.
From London Bridge: Cross the bridge over the River Thames and turn right on to Lower Thames Street. After a 15-minute walk the Tower is located on your right.

By bus
Bus routes: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1
The Tower is also served by all major sightseeing bus tours.

By riverboat
Nearest river access: Tower Pier.  Riverboats for Tower Pier depart from Charing Cross, Westminster and Greenwich.

Parking near the Tower:
Please note there is no parking at the Tower of London. The nearest coach and car park is situated on Lower Thames Street and is a 2 minute walk to the main entrance.

The car park has both lift and stairs. Pedestrian walkways are clearly marked and show the direction of exit to the Tower of London and pay machines.