The Tower of London

The Tower of London, located on the northern bank of the Thames River, was built about 1078 by the Norman invader, William the Conqueror.


It was used alternately as a fortress, royal residence, prison and even a zoo in its early years.

Today, it is maintained as an arsenal with a garrison, and is open to the public, as you all know.

The well–preserved Norman and medieval structures cover nearly 7.2 hectares.

Opening hours:

Mar-Oct: Mon-Sat 09.00-17.00 Sun 10.00-17.00
Nov-Feb: Tues-Sat 09.00-16.00 Sun-Mon 10.00-16.00
Closed at Christmas and on New Year’s Day

Admission £12.00 (discount) - since it's valid all day, you can always share it with/ lend it to somebody else.

Address: Tower Hill, EC3

Directions: Tower Hill tube
Buses: 15, 25, 42, 78, 100

Phone: 0 20 7709 0765