Tower Of London
Tower Hill EC3N 4AB
Tues - Sat 9am - 5.30pm Sun - Mon 10am - 5.30pm
Tube: Tower Hill, or why not arrive by Thames Clipper at Tower Pier
2 - 3 hours
6+
https://www.euansguide.com/venues/the-tower-of-london-historic-royal-palaces-london-9118
From £18pp
Based on 15 reviews
The moat of poppies is absolutely beautiful - a one-off piece of art, see it while you still can! We went on Remembrance Sunday and the atmosphere was very moving.
This is absolutely perfect! We did this with our two boys last week and this review is really helpful. Ditto to all the great advice here.
Avoid! The crowds to see the poppies are massive and we waited over an hour in a queue prebooked tickets before we gave up. A waste of £55. We went to the Tate Modern instead.
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About the Tower of London
The Tower of London might be nearly 1,000 years old, but it’s still one of the most exciting places to take kids in the city. From dazzling Crown Jewels and legendary Beefeaters to spooky towers and stories of royal drama, there’s plenty to explore. Families can join a tour, follow interactive trails, and meet the ravens (who have their own names and official job titles). Teens enjoy the gruesome bits, younger kids love the dressing-up and armour, and grandparents love the actual history. Most of it’s outdoors but there’s loads to see inside too, so pack layers. It’s a big place, so give yourself a good couple of hours, and maybe a mini lecture on Henry VIII on the way there to get everyone in the zone.
Top tip from the KidRated team:
Get there early and head straight to the Crown Jewels before the queues build up. Bonus points if your kids spot the moving walkway under the display cases.
Great for kids aged 6+. There’s loads of walking, but also loads to see. Tweens and teens love the gory stories and towers, younger ones enjoy the hands-on history and trails, and grown-ups finally get to use that history degree.
Not at all. While the grounds and towers are mostly outdoors, loads of key bits (like the Crown Jewels and exhibitions) are inside. So bring layers, but don’t panic about the rain.
Yes, the Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tours are legendary and brilliant for all ages. There are also family trails and interactive displays available, plus actors popping up with stories during school holidays.
Get there early to beat the school and tourist crowds. Weekday mornings are best, especially if you want a quiet look at the Crown Jewels before it gets busy.
● Crown Jewels (obviously)
● The White Tower with Henry VIII’s armour
● The Bloody Tower (ooooh)
● The ravens – spooky and hilarious in equal measure
● And the medieval walls, which offer fab views of Tower Bridge
Yes, several. The New Armouries Café is family-friendly with hot food, sandwiches and kids’ lunchboxes. Plenty of spots nearby for a picnic too.
Mostly, yes. There are step-free routes, ramps, and accessible toilets, but some of the towers and cobbled bits can be tricky. Check the Access Guide in advance and wear comfy shoes!
Yes, in most areas, but not inside the Crown Jewels vault. Don’t worry, there are loads of other brilliant selfie spots (the moat, the Traitors’ Gate, the towers…).
Absolutely. There are picnic spots within the grounds, and you’ll be glad of snacks to avoid hangry small humans. No food in the indoor exhibits though.
Tower Hill is the nearest Tube stop – literally next door. You can also walk from London Bridge or hop off a Thames Clipper at Tower Pier.
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I got my kids up at the crack of dawn and drove to the Tower of London where we found it easy to park in the area. There were hundreds of people already there to see the poppies at sunrise but the atmosphere was incredible. It was surreally tranquil and quiet. It was very moving and the kids, though initially reluctant about rising early, soaked up the moment and loved getting up close to the poppies. I recommend a once in the life time dawn visit to the Tower of London to see the poppies. So go to bed early tonight and get a visit in before school or football club - whatever day you go on!!!