Introduction
The Tower of London is a World Heritage Centre. Within the site are a number of landscaped areas, the outer moat area of the Tower is publicly inaccessible while the inner area is accessible to visitors to the Tower. This includes Tower Green, which is situated in front of the Governor's residence, bounded on two sides by C18th and C19th dwellings and by the church of St Peter ad Vincula to the north.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening times for The Tower: Tues-Sat: 9am-5.30pm; Sun-Mon: 10am-5.30pm (last admission 5pm)
Directions
Tube: Tower Hill (District, Circle). DLR: Tower Gateway. Bus: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1. Riverboat: Tower Pier (Thames Clippers)
Owners
Historic Royal Palaces Agency
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: The Tower
World Heritage Site
- Reference: Tower of London
- Key Information
Type
Designed Urban Space
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes