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The Tower of London
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The Tower of London
London
EC3N 4AB
England
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Chief Yeoman Warder and Yeoman Jailer gaurd the Tower of London's world famous White Tower
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Collection details
Architecture, Social History, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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The Tower of London welcomes all visitors and tries to make everyone's day out successful and enjoyable. However, the Tower is a historic building with difficult stairs and passageways and wheelchair access is limited. There are a large number of steps throughout the Tower with cobbles laid in some of the roads.
Although many of the towers have limited access, the Jewel House is completely accessible to all visitors.
A limited number of wheelchairs are available from the Group Ticket Office at the West Gate entrance to the Tower. Toilets, with easy ramped access are situated behind the Jewel House.
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Contact details
Information line (Tel)
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0844 482 7777
Booking line (Tel)
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0844 482 7799
Membership (Tel)
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0844 482 7788
Events booking (Tel)
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0844 482 7795
General enquiries
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visitorservices_TOL@hrp.org.uk
Media enquiries
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press@hrp.org.uk
Group visits enquiries
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groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk
Gorporate events enquiries
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events@hrp.org.uk
Official site for Historic Royal Palaces
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www.hrp.org.uk
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Open
1 November - 28 February:
Tuesday - Saturday: 09.00-16.30
Sunday - Monday: 10.00-16.30
Last admission: 16.00
1 March - 31 October:
Tuesday - Saturday: 09.00-17.30
Monday - Sunday: 10.00-17.30
Last admission: 17.00
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Closed
The Tower is closed 24-26 December (inclusive)and 1 January.
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Admission charges
Adults: £16.00
Students (with ID) and senior citizens (60+): £13.00
Children under 16: £9.50
Children under 5: Free
Family ticket: £46.00 (up to 2 adults and 3 children)
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- £38 a year for one adult
- £59.50 a year for two adults
- £55 a year for a family of one adult and up to
six children (family with one adult)
- £75 a year for a family of two adults and up to
six children (family with two adults)
Join online at www.hrp.org.uk or call 0844 482 7788
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Description
The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and ravens strut the grounds. The Tower of London, founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7, is one of the world’s most famous fortresses, and one of Britain’s most visited historic sites. Despite a grim reputation for a place of torture and
death, there are so many more stories to be told about the Tower.
This powerful and enduring symbol of the Norman Conquest has been enjoyed as a royal palace, served as an armoury and for a few years in the 1830s even housed a zoo! An intriguing cast of characters have played their part: including the dastardly jewel-thief Colonel Blood, tragic Lady Jane Grey and maverick zoo keeper Albert Cops.
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Collections description
The Tower of London has been home to the Crown Jewels since the 14th century and the Jewel House is an essential part of any visit to the Tower today. Marvel at some of the world's largest and most historic diamonds set in the regalia used to crown the sovereigns of England.
The Martin Tower houses a special exhibition Crowns & Diamonds: the making of the Crown Jewels, which explains the evolution of British crowns and the role that diamonds played in their decoration. Included in the display are five royal crowns, and over 12,000 diamonds.
Torture at the Tower is a permanent exhibition which explores the real evidence for the use of torture at the Tower over the centuries. This educational exhibition houses replicas of the Rack, Scavenger's Daughter and Manacles, and touch-screen technology allows visitors to find out more about the victims, the history and the torturers themselves.
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Articles
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MGM 2008 - Win A Cultural Experience With TopLots Auctions On eBay From May 15
23 Metre Artwork Unveiled At Tower Of London White Tower As Restoration Begins
News In Brief - Week Ending March 30 2008
Tower Of London To Get A Clean-up And Conservation Job
Massive Drawing Competition Launched At Tower Of London
Hampton Court Palace To Open Up Its Corridors For Ghostly Tours
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Trails
Monks, Knights, Peasants, Merchants - A Medieval Trail
On The Trail Of Guy Fawkes In The UK's Museums And Heritage Sites
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Events
Hands on History at the Tower of London
Exhibition; Performance
Fortress at the Tower of London
Exhibition; Guided tour; Performance
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Foreign language audio guide available
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
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Disability Access
General audio-guide available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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