Tower of London
The Norman fortress that grew into a royal palace and prison, still patrolled by Yeoman Warders and holding the Crown Jewels behind the White Tower.
- Landmark
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Did you know
The first recorded prisoner in the Tower, Bishop Ranulf Flambard, was also the first to escape, using a rope smuggled in a butt of wine.
Local tip
A Yeoman Warder guided tour is included in your ticket (the last one is at 15:15), so plan your arrival around one. Doors opened at 09:00 Tuesday to Saturday and 10:00 on Sunday and Monday on the September 2026 timetable, and adult tickets were £37.
Finding it
- Address
- London EC3N 4AB
- Nearest station
- Tower Hill (Tube), 223 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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