The Tower of London, officially known as His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. Built by William the Conqueror in 1078, it has served various purposes throughout history, including as a royal residence, prison, and treasury. The castle consists of three wards enclosing buildings like the iconic White Tower. Despite its dark reputation for torture and executions, only a few were actually carried out within its walls. Today, the Tower of London is a popular tourist attraction and is managed by Historic Royal Palaces. You can book tickets direct with Historic Royal Palaces and will have access to all of the open public areas of the Tower including, The Crown Jewels, The White Tower, Battlements, Bloody Tower, Torture at the Tower exhibition, Fusiliers Museum and the Royal Mint exhibition. Also The Yeoman Warder Tour (subject to availability)