Life in the Medieval Palace – 02 January – 31 March 2011
Step back to the days of chivalry, romance, knights and fair damsels as we bring to life the court of King Edward I.
Dark Tales of the Tower – 01-21 & 26 April – 27 May 2011
Discover the truth behind the dark legends of the Tower. The prisoners, plots and power struggles that shaped the nation. Soldiers, prisoners and courtiers invite you to share their experiences, if you dare!
Colonel Blood and the Great Crown Jewels Robbery 22-25 April
It’s 1671 and the dastardly Colonel Thomas Blood and his gang are plotting to get away with the Royal Regalia from the Tower. Come and help thwart the heist in a great chase around the Fortress to apprehend the villain.
New! Royal Beasts opens 28 May
For nearly 600 years, the Tower of London was home to a collection of exotic animals given to the Monarchs as gifts, these included lions, elephants and even a polar bear. A new permanent display will allow visitors to discover the stories of the animals through specially commissioned sculptures and interpretation explaining how the animals were fed, watered and housed as well as various unfortunate incidents when the public got a little too close! The experience will include displays along the newly opened and restored north wall walk and Brick Tower.
Knight School & Siege Weapons – 25-31 July, 01-31 August 2011
Join the army of King Edward I as he prepares to invade Scotland, yet again! Work the mighty siege engines and learn the skills required to become a noble knight.
Wild life at the Tower – 01 September - 21 October 2011
The royal menagerie was kept at the Tower between 1250 and 1850. Come and see the wonders of nature, the bizarre, the incredible and the frankly unbelievable, as the ‘raries’ and ‘curiosities’ of the Tower through the ages are revealed as you’ve never seen them before!
Life in the Medieval Palace – 31 October – 24 December
Step back to the days of chivalry, romance, knights and fair damsels as we bring to life the court of King Edward I.
Medieval Christmas – 27 – 31 December 2011
Life in the Medieval Palace – 02 January 2012 – 31 March 2012
Step back to the days of chivalry, romance, knights and fair damsels as we bring to life the court of King Edward I.