If you’re visiting London, four days will allow you to see the best sites, but you will need to book ahead and preplan your entry to fully enjoy your time here.
The same goes for the iconic Tower of London and Crown Jewels. Don’t skimp on the entry with this one and book to see both – how often will you get to come face to face with such iconic bling?!
The Tower of London holds 900 years of royal history and a lot of it is rather gruesome. You’ll want to take one of the guided tours of the grounds to fully appreciate the history of this Word Heritage site.
Tours are run by Yeoman – guards of the palace – who have a unique insight into the history and workings of the palace.
Like many castles, the buildings have been added on to over time, with each addition reflecting the history of the time.
Most notably the Tower of London was the execution grounds for Henry VII’s wives, including Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Grey. The execution site is still there today and Anne Boleyn’s grave can be found in the chapel.
Allow 2-3 hours for the walking tour, the Crown jewels and to explore the armoury which features weaponry and armour worn by Henry the VII, his army and their horses.
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