Tower of London
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 Conquerer 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 Gray and maverick zoo keeper Albert Cops.
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Tower of London,
Tower Hill,
London
EC3N 4AB
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Information on Tower of London, Tower Hill, London
| Opening Times: | 1 Mar to 31 Oct, Tue to Sat, 09:00-17:30, Sun & Mon 10:00-17:30. 1 Nov to 28 Feb, Tue to Sat 09:00-16:30, Sun & Mon 10:00-16:30. Last admission 30 minutes prior to closing. Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan. |
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| Admission: | Adult £16.50, Child £9.50, Concession £14.00, Family £46.00. Tickets can also be bought online to skip queues and receive discount. |
| Location: | Nearest tube station; Tower Hill, DLR; Tower Gateway & Bank, Train; Fenchurch Street & London Bridge, Bus; 15, 42, 78, 100 & RVI. |
| Facilities: |
Guided Tours,
Limited Disabled Access,
Sales Point,
Cafe,
Refreshments,
Restaurants |
| Events 2008: |
6,13,20 & 27 Feb: Tower twilight tours: Experience the eerie shadows that gather at the Tower after the visitors leave. 19:00-20:30 œ25 per person, advance booking necessary 0844 482 7795 Daily: Hands on History Daily until 20 Mar: Life in the Medieval Palace 16-24 Feb,: Prisoners of the Tower: Discover the fates of some of the 21-24 Mar, 3-5 &: most famous prisoner including Anne Boleyn 24-26 May: Visit website www.hrp.org.uk for an accurate listing of events |