The Tower of London
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CategoryFamily Friendly
Tuesday to Saturday: 09:00 to 17:30 Sunday and Monday: 10:00…
£34
London
EC3N 4AB
About this attraction
About The Tower of London
One of the most historic castles in the world, once serving as a fortress, royal palace, prison and treasury, home to the Crown Jewels.
Location
Find The Tower of London on the map
Gallery
3 photos of The Tower of London
Getting here
Scenic routes that pass nearby
Hop on any of these for a scenic ride to The Tower of London.
You can reach the Tower of London easily via public transport. Take the London Underground to Tower Hill station (District or Circle line) and walk five minutes to the entrance. Bus routes 15, 42, 78, 100 and RV1 stop nearby, and Thames Clippers river boats stop at Tower Pier, just next to the Tower.
The Tower of London is located on the north bank of the River Thames, in the eastern part of central London. To reach the main entrance, head to Tower Hill station and exit onto Trinity Square. From there, it's a short walk across the road and past the remains of the old Roman wall. As you approach, you’ll see the Tower rising beside Tower Bridge, with the moat and outer curtain walls coming into view.
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