Tower of London Opening Times & Hours
Current Tower of London hours and best times to visit the Crown Jewels
Today's opening hours: 09:00–16:30
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The quietest time to visit is 09:00 on weekdays (Tuesday–Thursday). The 11:00–14:00 slots are the busiest. For more detailed patterns, check our live crowd intelligence data.
Check 09:00 AvailabilityTower of London opening hours
| Period | Days | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until 29 Feb (standard) | Sun–Mon | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Until 29 Feb (standard) | Tue–Sat | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| 15, 16, 22 Feb (only) | Sun–Mon | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| From 1 Mar | Sun–Mon | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| From 1 Mar | Tue–Sat | 09:00 | 17:30 |
Important: February school-holiday hours
- Sunday 15 February: opens 09:00 instead of 10:00
- Monday 16 February: opens 09:00 instead of 10:00
- Sunday 22 February: opens 09:00 instead of 10:00
Special Closures & Important Dates
24-26 December
Closed1 January
ClosedBank Holidays
Check website for detailsWinter hours (until 29 February)
During winter, the Tower opens at 09:00 Tuesday–Saturday and 10:00 on Sundays and Mondays. Last entry is at 15:00, with the Tower closing at 16:30. Plan to arrive early to see the Crown Jewels without the midday crowds.
February school-holiday exceptions
On three dates during the February half-term break—Sunday 15, Monday 16, and Sunday 22 February—the Tower opens at 09:00 instead of the usual 10:00. This gives families an extra hour to explore before the day gets busy.
From 1 March: longer spring hours
Starting 1 March, the Tower stays open an hour longer, closing at 17:30. This extra time is perfect for walking the medieval walls at sunset or taking a second look at the Crown Jewels once the afternoon crowds thin out.
Tower of London Visit Information
- • Allow at least 2-3 hours to visit the Tower of London and Crown Jewels
- • Busiest between 11:00–15:00 – see our crowd data for real-time updates
- • Audio guides available in multiple languages
- • Free Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tours depart every 45 minutes
Opening times are checked regularly against the official Historic Royal Palaces page, but may change at short notice. Check the official opening times here.