Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
From the Crown Jewels to the infamous Tower ravens, experience history where it happened at iconic Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tickets available now.
The Crown Jewels | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
The Crown Jewels collection includes St Edward’s Crown, which is only used to crown a new king or queen during the coronation ceremony and the Imperial State Crown, used by the monarch at state occasions such as the State Opening of Parliament. The Crown Jewels have been protected at the Tower of London since the 1660s, where they have ...
Visit the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
Try our delicious food options inside the Tower and on Tower Wharf. Shop for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence and its iconic Yeoman Warders. You can also shop online and non-EU residents can buy tax-free. Interactive and enquiry-based sessions are available for all key stages and SEND students.
Anne Boleyn | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
May 19, 2011 · Anne was arrested on 2 May 1536 and taken by barge to the Tower of London, arriving at the private postern gate (now the Byward Tower). Henry VIII, notoriously prone to suspicion, and now besotted with one of Anne’s own ladies-in-waiting, Jane Seymour, ignored the Queen’s protestations of innocence. A sham trial filled with Anne’s enemies ...
Official Site | Historic Royal Palaces
A selection of Black history stories and research from Historic Royal Palaces. Discover the stories depicted in the nine painted panels and secrets of the Banqueting House with Google Arts and Culture. Zoom in to see details of the paintings in incredible detail online.
Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot | Tower of London
Every 5 November in Britain on Guy Fawkes Day, we remember the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and fellow Catholic conspirators attempted to blow up Parliament and assassinate James I of England.. Everyone knows how Fawkes was caught in the act, imprisoned and tortured at the Tower of London and that he and most of his fellow conspirators suffered a traitor’s hideous death in ...
The Story of the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
Mighty fortress. Royal palace. Infamous prison. When William the Conqueror built a mighty stone tower at the centre of his London fortress in the 1070s, defeated Londoners must have looked on in awe. Now nearly 1000 years later, the Tower still has the capacity to fascinate and horrify. As protector of the Crown Jewels, home of the Yeomen ...
Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Modern Royals. As well as being a popular visitor destination, Kensington Palace is the official London residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children. We are an independent charity and there are several ways you can support us. Explore Kensington Palace, a historic royal abode in London.
Gunpowder Plot | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
Gunpowder Plot is a thrilling immersive experience created by Historic Royal Palaces and Layered Reality.. With explosive surprises around every turn, descend into the vaults and experience a ground-breaking combination of live action, virtual reality, and cutting-edge technology as you are transported back to London 1605 and at the heart of the Gunpowder plot.
Getting here | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
20 min from Liverpool Street station. 25 mins from London Charing Cross station. Riverboat. You can also travel by river boat. Tower Pier is served by river boats travelling from various piers including Westminster and London Eye and is located next to the Tower entrance. Buses. Routes 15, 42, 78, 100, 343 and RV1 stop nearby the Tower of London.