Tower of London

Why families love it

• The Crown Jewels display is genuinely dazzling and holds children's attention far better than you'd expect from what's essentially very expensive jewellery.
• Yeoman Warders deliver brilliantly dark tales of beheadings and betrayals on their free tours, which depart every thirty minutes from the main entrance.
• Walking where Anne Boleyn spent her final days gives older children genuine chills, especially when they spot her name carved into the chapel walls.

Best for

Good to know

Arrive right at opening time to see the Crown Jewels before the crowds become suffocating, then catch a Yeoman Warder tour at half past the hour. The White Tower's spiral staircases are narrow and steep, so anyone with a pushchair will struggle despite the site being technically accessible. Download the free family trail before you visit as the paid audio guides are honestly unnecessary for most families.

Practical info

Age guidance

Children under five enter free but will find the content and walking distances challenging, whilst those aged seven to fourteen seem most captivated by the Tower's darker history.

Typical cost

Adult tickets cost around £34.80 when booked online in advance, with children aged five to fifteen paying roughly £17.40, making this a significant investment for larger families.

How long to allow

You'll need a solid three to four hours to see the highlights without feeling rushed, though genuinely engaged families could easily spend an entire day here.

Last checked

May 2026