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Stories From The Tower

About this session

Key stage 3 | Subject: History and General interest | Topics: Normans, Medieval, Tudors, Stuarts, Crime and Punishment| Session Type:Route-based

Developed especially for the summer season, this lively and interactive session will engage your students with some of the very best stories which have made the Tower of London such an important site in British history. Students will be offered a choice of tales, following in the footsteps of English monarchs, prisoners, ravens or even a jewel-thief as they explore the stories of the Tower in the places where history happened.

What to expect?

  • The session will be led by an historical character in costume who will interact with students in a lively and responsive way
  • Your group will be led to different locations around the site
  • Your students will be encouraged to take an active part in the session through drama-based activities/questioning/debate
  • Teachers will be required to actively support the facilitator and engage with the session 

Learning Objectives 

Students will:  

  • Be introduced to some of the Tower of London’s most famous stories and legends 
  • Explore key parts of the Tower site 
  • Develop and enhance their cultural capital 

Booking information

Availability 

Monday - Friday
(Summer Term Only: 13 April – 17 July 2026)

10.30, 12.00, 13.30

Duration  
45 minutes 

Capacity  
Up to 35 pupils 

Price  
£105 plus admission  

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Tower of London Significant People Biographies and Key Facts

Download short editable biographies of significant people at the Tower of London. Use key facts, activities and historic sources to explore who lived and worked at the Tower of London.