This is the oldest skull of a Barbary lion found in the UK. The lion was part of the royal zoo in the Tower of London 700 years ago. Workmen digging in the old moat around the Tower of London in 1937 ...

A royal residency, place of execution, and home to the dazzling Crown Jewels. Built in the 1070’s, the Tower of London is shrouded in history. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting ...

Murder, ravens, people in funny hats: even if you've never been to the Tower of London, you know the vibe. It’s a massive, medieval castle right in the centre of town, and an absolute, nailed-on ...

London's famous tower is awash in a sea of red poppies to commemorate the day Britain entered World War I. This summer, 888,246 ceramic poppies were poured into the Tower of London moat; each ...

One of the city's most iconic and most visited tourist destinations, the Tower of London is brimming with history and legend. Built by William the Conqueror, the site grew over the centuries to ...

Almost 30,000 ceramic poppies go on display at the Tower of London. Image: Historic Royal Palaces The Tower of London will be flooded with tens of thousands of blood-red poppies later this year ...

The actor Jason Watkins has narrated Inside the Tower of London (Channel 5) for seven years, and is now stepping in front of the camera to present a special episode. I like this idea. The voice ...

Fatima: Here we are! Queen Elizabeth I, born 1533, died 1603. Wow! She looks tough! Sally: She was a very powerful ruler and not to be messed with. Let's put our virtual reality headsets on and go ...

To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a new commemorative display of ceramic poppies will be installed at the heart of the Tower of London. Nearly 30,000 of the original ...

Discover the Tower of London – a secure fortress, royal palace, infamous prison and execution site where you can explore 1,000 years of history. Prepare to be dazzled by the world-famous Crown ...

Note: From Jan. 2 to April 12, 2025, the Chapel Royal will be closed. The East Gate and Wharf will be closed from Jan. 8 to March 14, 2025. Although its exterior might be grim and even ...