Seven Things You Must Do at the Tower of London, London, England
The Tower of London is one of the most iconic sites in the capital and an absolute must-see for anyone planning a visit to London. It鈥檚 great for kids who relish the more horrible parts of history as it鈥檚 packed with stories of torture, deaths, imprisonments, hauntings and murder. You鈥檒l find everything from suits of armour to some of the most famous jewels in the world.
There鈥檚 so much to see and do here that it can seem a bit overwhelming. Here鈥檚 my guide to some of the best bits.
The Yeoman Warder Tours are a fantastic way to start your visit to the Tower. The Yeoman Warders (or Beefeaters as they鈥檙e more commonly known) live at the Tower and have guarded it for 500 years. They need to have served honourably in the armed forces for at least 22 years before they can even be considered for the job.
The tours take place every 30 minutes and take about an hour. The Yeoman Warders are full of stories and often very amusing. They鈥檒l tease, disgust and entertain your kids in equal measure. We loved finding out that the reason why the grass is so green in the moat is because it used to be filled with carcasses, plague victims, rats and poo. Or that the Tower鈥檚 first prisoner managed to escape from the White Tower by sliding down a rope that had been smuggled into his cell in a wine casket. We found out that wild animals like elephants, bears and tigers were kept in the Tower as part of the Royal Menagerie, including a polar bear who used to catch fish from the River Thames and a zebra who liked to drink beer from the soldiers鈥� canteen! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
There鈥檚 so much to see and do here that it can seem a bit overwhelming. Here鈥檚 my guide to some of the best bits.
The Yeoman Warder Tours are a fantastic way to start your visit to the Tower. The Yeoman Warders (or Beefeaters as they鈥檙e more commonly known) live at the Tower and have guarded it for 500 years. They need to have served honourably in the armed forces for at least 22 years before they can even be considered for the job.
The tours take place every 30 minutes and take about an hour. The Yeoman Warders are full of stories and often very amusing. They鈥檒l tease, disgust and entertain your kids in equal measure. We loved finding out that the reason why the grass is so green in the moat is because it used to be filled with carcasses, plague victims, rats and poo. Or that the Tower鈥檚 first prisoner managed to escape from the White Tower by sliding down a rope that had been smuggled into his cell in a wine casket. We found out that wild animals like elephants, bears and tigers were kept in the Tower as part of the Royal Menagerie, including a polar bear who used to catch fish from the River Thames and a zebra who liked to drink beer from the soldiers鈥� canteen! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Seven Things You Must Do at the Tower of London
Guide Location: England » London
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Clare Thomson
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Guide Location: England » London
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Clare Thomson
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- Tower of London
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