Dogs are not permitted at the Tower of London unless they are trained assistance dogs.

Visits to the Tower will include walking on uneven, cobbled ground. Make sure you wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Photography is permitted in most areas at the Tower of London, but please do not take any photographs at The Chapel of St. John or the Jewel House. 

There's much to explore at the Tower of London, so it is recommended to allow 3-4 hours of your day to visiting the Tower. 

The Tower of London is a historic building with difficult stairs and passageways, including spiral staircases, and wheelchair access is limited.

There are many steps throughout the Tower with cobbles laid in some of the surfaces and pathways. There are some low doorways.

On your way around the Tower, staff and volunteers will be on hand to help support your visit and answer any questions regarding accessibility. 

The Tower of London was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England.

The White Tower, which is the central keep and gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078.

William the Conqueror built the first structures of the Tower of London shortly after his victory at the Battle of Hastings. 

The Tower of London underwent several phases of expansion after the construction of the White Tower in 1078. 

With expansions during the reigns of Richard I, Edward I and Richard II, the Tower transformed into a formidable fortress with multiple layers of defense by the 1400's. 

The Tower of London is believed by many to be haunted, and is even considered one of the most haunted places in the UK. 

Over its nearly 1,000-year history, it has been the site of numerous executions, imprisonments, and other grim events, which have contributed to its eerie reputation. 

Some of the most famous examples include Anne Boleyn, who was beheaded in the Tower grounds and The Princes in the Tower, who were allegedly murdered by their uncle, Richard III. 

The ghosts of Anne Boleyn, the Princes and other figures from the Tower of London's past such as Walter Raleigh, Lady Jane Grey and even a ghostly bear are said to haunt the Tower today. 

The Tower of London is home to a group of ravens due to a long-standing legend that dates back to the reign of King Charles II. According to the legend, the presence of ravens at the Tower is believed to protect the Crown and the Tower itself. The superstition holds that if the ravens ever leave, the Crown and Britain will fall.

You can see the Crown Jewels at the Jewel House in the Tower of London. The magnificent collection includes over 23,000 gemstones and is still used in royal ceremonies today.