Tower of London
The Tower of London (Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress) is a scandalous London icon portraying some of the most memorable and colourful times in London’s history, as well as some of the ghastliest occurrences that took place within the walls of this palace.
Built by William the Conqueror on the north bank of the River Thames in the 11th Century, and further expanded in the 13th century for fortification, the tower comprises of a historic castle and museum which is home to the famous Crown Jewels. Despite the grim reputation of the palace, the powerful fortress once housed many exotic animals, making it London’s first zoo. The tower has played a prominent role in English history and has been besieged many a time, throughout which controlling it was equivalent to controlling the country. It has been a prison to some of England’s famous historical personalities such as Anne Boleyn, Sir Walter Raleigh, twelve year old Prince Edward V and 10 year old Prince Richard of Shrewsbury – better known as ‘the Princes in the Tower’, Guy Fawkes, Lady Jane Grey, and Rudolf Hess.
Holiday Lets London is located approximately 15 – 20 minutes away from the Tower of London, which can be reached by car or tube. We at Holiday Lets London suggest that if you are to visit the Tower of London, it would be a good idea to add a few other attractions such as the Tower Bridge Exhibition, London Eye etc. into your travel itinerary, as they are close in proximity. Our Holiday Lets London staff can suggest the best attractions to visit depending on your length of stay. Holiday Lets London offers self-catering accommodation located in five prime areas of London, simplifying your stay by cutting down travel time and recommending tourist attraction sites. In case one of our Holiday Lets London properties is full for your required dates, we can also help you split your stay between any of our other Holiday Lets London accommodation.
Holiday Lets London is one of the most sought after providers of self-catering accommodation in London, due to our quality service, 24/7 hotline allowing around the clock booking and convenient check-in regardless of your flight schedule.
If you’re a chill thrill seeker, we at Holiday Lets London recommend that you include the Tower of London in your travel agenda as it is famously known for being haunted. There is plenty more to see and do in the Tower of London such as historical enactments, the Royal Armouries where you can find King Henry VIII’s armour, and personal tours by the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) who are men dressed in historical clothes that guard the tower’s main entrance.
