Fire! Fire!
It's 1666. Fire is approaching the Tower of London's doorstep... and the Tower is filled with gunpowder. Find out how the Great Fire of London took hold and what happened next.
Key stage 1
Subject: History
Topic: Great Fire of London
Session Type: Route-based
Knights and Castles
Discover how the Tower of London was built and the clever features that make it a good fortress. See if you have what it takes to become a knight.
Key stage 1
Subject: History
Topics: Castles, Normans, Medieval
Session Type: Route-based
Gunpowder plot (Autumn Term Only)
Remember, remember the 5th of November! It is 1605 and a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament has just been uncovered. The plotters have been brought to the Tower for questioning, but they refuse to tell the guard who else is involved...
Key stage 1
Subject: History
Topic: Stuarts, Gunpowder Plot
Session Type: Route-based
Learning resources
Looking for resources to use in the classroom with your students?
Browse all of our curriculum-based learning resources covering 1000 years of history, including the Tudors, Georgians and Victorians.
You'll find resources for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 and SEND.
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- Tours and talks
Ceremony of the Keys
Be part of this ancient tradition, which has taken place every night for at least 700 years in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London.
- Daily
- From 21:30-22:05
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Tours and talks
Audio Guide Tour
Explore deeper with the Tower of London audio guide tour. Discover extra information about the Tower's history, plan your day and find out more about our cafés and shops.
- Available
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket
- Tours and talks
British Sign Language tours
Tour the Tower of London with a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter at no additional cost. Advance booking advised.
- From July (selected days)
- Last saturday of every month
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES
Henry VI
Intelligent and generous, he lived in his father's shadow and was killed for his throne
Elizabeth of York
The original Tudor Queen, and wife of Henry VII
Edward Francis
Edward Francis, an enslaved African who lived at the Tower of London
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Shop Raven gifts
Legend has it that if the six ravens ever leave the Tower of London, the Tower and the kingdom will fall. These products have been inspired by the Ravens that live at the Tower of London.
From £3.00
Medieval knights tankard
Medieval knights tankard inspired by the royal arms of England. Featuring intricate dragon detailing this beautifully designed mug has a detailed chain entwined around the handle. Perfect for re-enactments or a gift for someone who loves all things medieval.
£30.00
The story of the Tower of London
Explore the stories that come from the historic home of royal power in England - the Tower of London.
£14.95