Over the next 20 years, all 10 tapestries will, in turn, be carefully checked, microscopically analysed and then transferred to our looms for conservation stitching. Here, in the second post of a new ...

This November over the Remembrance period, join us at the Tower of London for this poignant and moving sound and light experience, Poppy Fields at the Tower. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with ...

Discover the world-famous collection of treasures including more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones. At the heart of the Crown Jewels collection are English Coronation Regalia – the sacred ...

Tower of London ticket prices. Pre-book a ticket and time slot online before you visit or purchase tickets on the day from the ticket office on Tower Hill. Audio guide tours in a choice of languages ...

On 11 November 1920, the Unknown Warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey. Buried anonymously in remembrance of the missing dead, the Warrior’s coffin is said to have been made of ‘English oak’ ...

Admire the epic Rubens' ceiling and discover the site of Charles I’s execution at Banqueting House, Whitehall. Banqueting House is now closed for a period of essential re-servicing, conservation, and ...

Book a ticket in advance online or purchase tickets on the day at the ticket office. Historic Royal Palaces members only need to pre-book for palace events, exhibitions or member events. Ticket prices ...

Meals were not just about eating. They were a display of the monarch’s power. Exotic foods demonstrated wealth, while seating arrangements reflected the court’s hierarchy. By Henry VIII’s reign, the ...

All three of Henry VIII's legitimate children – Mary, Elizabeth and Edward – became queens or kings of England. They ruled consecutively after Henry’s death as Edward VI (1547-53), Mary I (1553-58) ...

The publication of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall in 2009 transformed Thomas Cromwell's reputation from a scheming, ruthless villain of history into a loyal, humorous and streetwise hero. In real life, ...

Object handling sessions are free and run by our volunteers. This activity is therefore subject to volunteer availability. Please check the What's On board at West Gate for details on the activity.

In January 2023, we invited schools across the UK to take part in an exciting competition to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Children and young people from hundreds of schools ...