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Armour, ravens, Crown Jewels and gruesome stories — why the Tower is one of London's best family days out, and how to plan it with children.
The Tower of London is a brilliant day out with children. Where some historic sites ask kids to keep quiet and read labels, the Tower gives them ravens to spot, armour to gawp at, a fortress to explore and a genuinely gruesome back-catalogue of prisoners and executions. With a little planning around tickets, timing and pushchairs, it works for families from toddlers to teens.
The big hits are easy to predict. The White Tower holds the Royal Armouries, including the Line of Kings, where armour sits on carved wooden horses — a favourite with younger children. The Crown Jewels dazzle all ages. The ravens stalking the lawns are a highlight, and a Yeoman Warder's stories of beheadings, prisoners and the Princes in the Tower land perfectly with older kids. In summer, family programming brings the Tudor court to life across the grounds.
Children aged 5–15 pay £18.50, and under-5s are free. There is no family ticket any more, so each child pays the child rate, and adults pay £37. On a private family tour, admission for the whole group is usually included, which can make the maths simpler for a bigger family. Whichever you choose, booking online avoids the ticket-office queue with restless children in tow.
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A private guide who pitches the history to your children's ages, with skip-the-line admission and only your own party in the group. The most relaxed option with kids.
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A Blue Badge guide and a group capped at twelve — good value, and small enough that children can hear and ask questions. Covers the ravens, armour and Crown Jewels.
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The best-value family option if your kids are happy to explore freely, with the free Beefeater tour included. Go early to beat both crowds and midday tiredness.
View TourA few things make the day smoother. Pushchairs are fine around the grounds but not inside the White Tower, so plan to fold or park them there. Arrive at opening — children fare better before the crowds and the midday heat. Build in a break: there are cafes and kiosks on-site, and you can bring your own food to eat in the grounds. Allow three to four hours, and head to the Crown Jewels first before the queue and the tiredness set in. For full opening hours and access details, see the visitor guide.
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