Tower of London in London, Inner London, United Kingdom | Palace

Welcome to The Tower of London, United Kingdom. The Tower of London is one of the world's most famous Palaces. Discover this enduring symbol of the Norman Conquest, which has been enjoyed as a royal Palace, served as an armoury and even housed a zoo. Familiarise yourself with the Palace's intriguing cast of characters, including the jewel thief Colonel Blood, tortured gunpowder plotter.

Experience the 700 year old ceremony of the locking of the main gate of the Tower of London carried out each evening by the Chief Yeoman Warder of the Tower accompanied by an escort of guards. Passes are essential and must be obtained in advance upon written application. Quote name, date required & alternatives, number of people and enclose a SAE.Experience Tower hospitality, Elizabethan style. After being accused of crimes against the State you are thrown into prison. After the door slams shut, will you give in or dare the fate of torture like so many before you.Take a free guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. Discover its 900 year history as a royal Palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.