London tourist attractions

The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.

The Tower of London is an iconic castle located in central London, England. Built-in the 11th century, the Tower of London has a long and fascinating history and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. The Tower of London is one of the six Historic Royal Palaces in the UK and is managed by an independent charity called Historic Royal Palaces.

The Tower of London has served various purposes throughout its history. It was originally built as a fortress by William the Conqueror in 1066 and was later used as a royal palace, a prison, and a place of execution. The Tower of London is home to many historic landmarks, including the White Tower, the oldest part of the castle, and the Crown Jewels, the regalia and vestments used in the coronation of the monarch.

The Tower of London has also been a prison for many famous figures throughout history, including Anne Boleyn, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Guy Fawkes. The Tower was also the site of many executions, including those of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, two of King Henry VIII's wives.

Today, the Tower of London is open to the public and is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can explore the castle and learn about its history through guided tours, exhibitions, and displays. The Crown Jewels are also on display for visitors to see, and there are regular reenactments of historic events, including the famous Beefeater tours.

The Tower of London is an important part of London's history and remains a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage. As one of the Historic Royal Palaces, it continues to attract visitors from all over the world and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history and culture.

When William the Conqueror built a mighty stone tower at the centre of his London fortress in the 1070s, defeated Londoners must have looked on in awe. Now nearly 1000 years later, the Tower still has the capacity to fascinate and horrify.

As protector of the Crown Jewels, home of the Yeomen Warders and its legendary guardians, the pampered ravens, the Tower now attracts over three million visitors a year. Here, the Ceremony of the Keys and other traditions live on, as do the ghost stories and terrible tales of torture and execution.

Directions to Tower Of London (Wapping) with public transport

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Tower Of London

Bus : 141 , 15 , 42

Train : C2C , GREAT NORTHERN , SOUTHEASTERN , SOUTHERN , THAMESLINK

Tube : CIRCLE , DISTRICT

River Bus River Bus: RB1

Bus stations near Tower Of London in Wapping

The Tower Of London (Tb) 7 min walk
The Tower Of London (Ta) 8 min walk
Tower Gateway Station (TD) 10 min walk
St Katharine Docks (TN) 12 min walk
Aldgate Bus Station (L) 14 min walk

Tube stations near Tower Of London in Wapping
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Tower Hill 8 min walk
Aldgate 14 min walk

Train stations near Tower Of London in Wapping>
Fenchurch Street 9 min walk
DLR stations near Tower Of London in Wapping Station Name Distance Tower Gateway 10 min walk

River Bus stations near Tower Of London in Wapping>

Tower Bridge Quay 10 min walk

Bus lines to Tower Of London in Wapping>

15 Trafalgar Square
N15 Romford Market
717 Darland
719 Darland
720 Gillingham
722 Twydall
734 Waterloo
735 Gravesend
736 Lower Higham
750 Queenborough
751 Grovehurst
765 High Halstow
770 New Ash Green
774 Grove Green
786 Paddock Wood
788 Millbank
789 Millbank
42 Liverpool Street
78 Nunhead
100 Shadwell