TRAVEL
Nearest Underground: Tower Hill (Circle & District line/DLR)
Use District or Circle lines to Tower Hill station. Follow directional signage to the Tower. The main entrance is a five minute walk from the station.
Nearest Rail: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge stations
From Fenchurch Street: Exit on to Mark Lane. Turn left on to Byward Street, which will lead you to Tower Hill and the Tower of London.
From London Bridge: Cross the bridge over the River Thames and turn right on to Lower Thames Street. After a 15-minute walk the Tower is located on your right.
By bicycle: There are three bicycle stands at the Tower which are located next to the main shop.
There are a number of cycle routes throughout the area. For further information please visit the Transport for London website:
www.tfl.gov.uk/cycles
For safety: Ensure your bicycle is secured firmly to the stand and that you do not leave personal items unattended. Please do not ride your bike in the pedestrianised areas.
By Docklands Light Railway (DLR): Tower Gateway Station is located adjacent to Tower Hill station.
Follow directional signage to the main entrance of the Tower.
Important information: Tower Gateway Station will be closed temporarily until Spring 2009 for platform extension and escalator upgrade works.
Bus routes: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1
The Tower is also served by all major sightseeing bus tours.
Nearest river access: Tower Pier
Riverboats for Tower Pier depart from Charing Cross, Westminster and Greenwich.
By car: The Tower is in the Congestion Charging Zone.
Parking near the Tower: Please note there is no parking at the Tower of London. The nearest coach and car park (paid) is situated on Lower Thames Street and is a 2 minute walk to the main entrance.
The car park has both lift and stairs. Pedestrian walkways are clearly marked and show the direction of exit to the Tower of London and pay machines.
Disabled provision: There are several bays clearly marked.
OPENING TIMES
Summer opening times
01 March - 31 October
Tuesday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:30
Sunday - Monday 10:00 - 17:30
Last admission 17:00
Winter opening times
01 November - 28 February
Tuesday - Saturday 09:00 - 16:30
Sunday - Monday 10:00 - 16:30
Last admission 16:00
All internal buildings close 30 minutes after the last admission.
The Tower is closed 24-26 December (inclusive) and 1 January.
We recommend visitors allow at least 2-3 hours to see everything.
At busy times, queues are likely to form within the Tower. If visiting during school holidays or in the summer, please allow more time to fully explore the Tower.
The last Yeoman Warder tour starts at 14.30 (winter), 15.30 (summer).