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What's on at Tower of London

Take in some of the excellent exhibitions, activities, displays and events happening at the Tower. Many are included in the price of your ticket.

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Current events at Tower of London

  1. Tower of London admission
    Tower of London admission
    Tower of London
    (Every day)
    Save money and beat the queues - book your tickets online.
    Buy tickets now
  2. Descriptive sessions

    New!

    Descriptive sessions
    Tower of London
    (26 September 2008 - 06 December 2008)
    (On selected days)
    Join one of our wardens on a descriptive tour of the Jewel House. Tighten your grip on ten centuries of Tower history in the White Tower!
  3. Historical re-enactments at the Tower of London

    New!

    Historical re-enactments at the Tower of London
    Tower of London
    (08 September 2008 - 31 December 2008)
    (Selected days only)
    Enjoy costumed interpretation and historical special events. Includes Life in the Medieval Palace, Medieval Christmas and much more.
  4. Fortress - new areas to explore and innovative exhibits

    New!

    Fortress - new areas to explore and innovative exhibits
    Tower of London
    (26 July 2008 - 26 July 2009)
    Pace the battlements, handle crossbows and explore the Tower’s history as a formidable royal fortress.
  5. Hands on history

    New!

    Hands on history
    Tower of London
    (24 July 2008 - 24 July 2009)
    Get to grips with swords and armour and explore the different roles of the Tower.
  6. White Tower conservation project
    White Tower conservation project
    Tower of London
    (01 March 2008 - 31 December 2008)
    See the winning drawing from the Hung, Quartered and Drawn competition realised on the scaffolding sheeting covering the White Tower
  7. British Sign Language tours (Tower of London)
    British Sign Language tours (Tower of London)
    Tower of London
    (12 February 2008 - 08 December 2008)
    (On selected days)
    Discover more with a British Sign Language interpreter on our two tours: Ceremony of the Keys and Yeoman Warder guided tours
  8. Fun family trails
    Fun family trails
    Tower of London
    (01 January 2008 - 31 December 2010)
    Visiting the Tower as a family? Why not explore the Tower with our family trails packed with fun quizzes, activities and illustrations.
  9. The Ceremony of the Keys
    The Ceremony of the Keys
    Tower of London
    (01 January 2008 - 01 January 2009)
    Each night, the Yeoman Warders and military guard lock the outer gates of the Tower and deliver the keys to the Resident Governor
  10. Prisoners of the Tower
    Prisoners of the Tower
    Tower of London
    (04 July 2007 - 01 February 2009)
    Discover the stories of some of the Tower's most famous prisoners and tales of treason and torture at this exhibition.

Forthcoming events

  1. Twilight tours
    Twilight tours
    Tower of London
    (05 November 2008 - 25 March 2009)
    (Wednesdays only. Excludes December.)
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  2. Tower of London ice rink
    Tower of London ice rink
    Tower of London
    (22 November 2008 - 11 January 2009)
  3. Dressed to kill
    Dressed to kill
    Tower of London
    (01 April 2009 - 31 October 2009)