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The Tower of London South East England
  HM Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB Historic Royal Palaces
The White Tower

Situated in the heart of London next to the River Thames, the Tower of London is one of the greatest medieval castles in England.

Famous for its Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters), ravens, the Crown Jewels and its long and bloody history of imprisonment and executions. The castle has also been used as a royal residence, the Mint, the Royal Zoo, a public records office and the Royal Observatory as well as containing barracks for its own garrison and storage for munitions.

The castle also contains the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' Museum, for which there is an additional small charge.
Directions

The Tower of London is located on the River Thames next to Tower Bridge.

By London Underground
Circle/District Lines to Tower Hill Station.

By Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
Tower Gateway Station.

By British Rail
Fenchurch Street or London Bridge Station.

By bus
Bus routes 15, 25, 42, 78, 100 and D1.

By river boat
From Charing Cross, Westminster or Greenwich to Tower Pier.
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