Founded in 1066, this historic castle on the northbank of the River Thames has a very colourful history and grim reputation. Since approx 1100 the Tower of London has been used at various stages as a prison and held many famous prisoners from all levels of society including monarchy. You can visit the locations they were held and read the graffiti left by prisoners from over 500 years ago.

The Tower of London has also been enjoyed as a royal palace, an armoury, the seat of British government, the repository of the Crown Jewels and even housed a Zoo. Today, the tower is still home to flightless ravens and legend has it that the kingdom and the Tower will fall if the six resident ravens ever leave the fortress. There is so much to see here, from the oppressive White Tower to the magnificent Crown Jewels. Check out all this and more while enjoying a visit to the tower for yourself and steep yourself in the rich history and legends that the Tower of London has to offer. You may even rub shoulders with the ghost of Anne Boleyn who is rumoured to be in residency here!

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to 5.30 pm and Sunday and Monday from 10 am to 5.30 pm and prices vary. Check out the Victoria hotels or Liverpool Street hotels at London hotels to be conveniently located near the Tower of London.