Tower of London
About
Few places in England can match the Tower of London for sheer historical weight. This 900-year-old fortress has served as a royal palace, prison, armoury, and execution ground — and it wears every one of those roles in its ancient stones. The Crown Jewels alone are worth the visit, but it's the smaller details that stick with you: the ravens stalking the grounds, the graffiti carved by Tudor prisoners, the medieval chapel where Anne Boleyn is buried. The Yeoman Warder tours are genuinely brilliant — these are retired military personnel who live on-site and tell the stories with real passion and dark humour. Budget at least three hours. Go early on a weekday morning if you can; by midday in summer the queues for the Jewel House can stretch for over an hour. It's not cheap, but if you're a member of Historic Royal Palaces you get unlimited free entry. The views across the Thames to Tower Bridge and City Hall are a bonus most people don't expect.
https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/ 020 3166 6000
Tickets & Pricing
Adult £33.60, Child (5-15) £16.80, Under 5s free. Family tickets available. Online booking saves £5.
Opening Times
Tue-Sat 9:00-17:30, Sun-Mon 10:00-17:30. Last entry 1 hour before closing. Reduced hours Nov-Feb.
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