Tower of London, London

Advantages: Lot of history
Disadvantages: lot of walking

...in the world – the Tower of London. For nearly a thousand years, this great fortress, palace and prison played a central role in England’s turbulent history. Through its gates passed kings, queen, courtiers, churchmen, politicians and judges-some to emerge in triumph, others never to be seen alive again. Why was the Tower built and what human dramas inside its walls shaped the course of English history. ~Royal Fortress~ After Duke William of Normandy ...
...first prisoner in 1100, the Tower was a prison with a difference. It was reserved for people of rank and important. Among its high profile detainees were defeated kings of Scotland France as well as members of the aristocracy and churchmen who had fallen out of favour or return traitor. On occasions, there were executions and even murders. Henry VI was killed in the Tower and so were 12 year old Edward V and his younger brother. Prisoners were accommodated ... Read review

Advantages: A piece of living history.
Disadvantages: Not a lot.

...It is said that the Tower dates from the time of William The Conqueror, and it celebrated its official 900th birthday back in 1978. But the reality is that there were already fortifications on this site for more than a thousand years before this, going right back to Roman times and beyond. The Tower is at the very heart of London’s history, with all the buildings from Norman times on very well preserved. When you look at it at night, when it ...
...to the exterior of this tower by the great architect Wren, who was involved in the design and building of so many of London’s great buildings, (St. Pauls) but once you get inside the Norman origins are still very much in evidence. ~ ~ Probably the most infamous of the Towers is the Bloody Tower, because it was in here that most of the important prisoners from bygone days were confined and tortured. One particularly nasty little cell in this ... Read review

Advantages: most of the attractions are included in the price
Disadvantages: not a cheap day out

NAME OF LOCATION: Tower of London is perhaps the most famous of London’s attractions after Buckingham Palace. Situated on the River Thames near Tower Bridge, this impressive palace and fortress is an extremely popular tourist attraction. BACKGROUND: Robert, (my boyfriend) and I had organised a weekend in London and this was one of the attractions that we wanted to fit in. I checked out the website www.tower-of-london.com which stated that prices ...
...museum (50p extra each), White Tower with armouries linked to Royal Armouries, Leeds (included in the price), Bloody Tower (included in the price) and New Armouries café. TRANSPORT: We went by tube from Victoria on the Circle/District line to Tower Hill. This is the best tube station to get off at as when you exit it is signposted from the tube station as is only a few hundred yards walk (uphill though). You can also access this attraction from Tower ... Read review

Advantages: just go and see it by yourself
Disadvantages: expensive

...to pay. And in each tower or main place you will find new leaflets with detailed explanations. You can join the Yeoman (or Beefeaters) in their guided (and free) tours. They wear the traditional uniforms and will explain all the “secrets” as you move around the towers. The meeting point is marked with a big panel with the timetables (every ½ hour and last for about 60 minutes) near the entrance. They are very funny and there is a couple ...
...walls. It is called London Tower but in reality it is a walled fortress made of 16 towers and surrounded by water (now dried, where the ravens are buried). Be careful with them! : They got bad temper. But it is said that they day they would leave, the Tower will disappear. So they are cared after and have its wings trimmed they cannot fly far-off (beaks are not touched and kept sharp) o The White Tower is the center of everything. It is the oldest ... Read review

Advantages: Full of History, great tours, Crown Jewels
Disadvantages: None

...we work quite near the Tower of London and both hadn't been here since we were kids we decided to make it our first port of call. The Tower of London is situated right on the River Thames in the borough district of Tower Hamlets with the closest tube station being Tower Hill on the Circle and District Line. It was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 originally intended as a Royal Palace. It was then used as a prison with a great number of very ...
...which is situated outside the tower and near the entrance. Each adult ticket was £16.50, not bad I guess but once you take a family it can get quite expensive although children's tickets are less. Children under five get to go in free, children under sixteen are £9.50 and for a family ticket (two adults and up to three children it is £46.00) The opening times are as follows: Tuesday - Saturday 9am to 5:30pm Sunday - Monday 10am to 5:30pm Just ... Read review