The Tower Of London
Sections:
Venue Build Date:
11th Century AD.
History:
In the early 1080s, William the Conqueror began to build a massive stone tower at the centre of his London fortress. Nothing like it had ever been seen before. Through the centuries that followed, successive monarchs added to the fortifications.
The Tower of London is a place of intrigue, imprisonment, torture and execution. With many unmissable attractions the Tower is a brilliant family experience and a fascinating insight into the politics and pageantry of medieval Britain.
Contact Details
The Tower of London
London, England
EC3N 4AB
Map
Facilities
Disabled Access:
Whilst the Tower welcomes all visitors, this historic building has places with difficult stairs and passageways and wheelchair access is limited. There are also a large number of steps throughout the Tower with cobbles laid in some of the roads. However, the Jewel House and the Crown Jewels are fully accessible to all visitors.
Toilets: Easy ramped access is available behind the Jewel House.
Wheelchairs: A limited number of wheelchairs are available from the Welcome Centre at the main entrance to the Tower.
