City of London
Tower of London
A thousand years of royal history
Photo by George Ciobra on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Tower HillAbout 4 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / SunsetSoft early-morning light flatters the exterior, and inside is quietest just after opening.
Best Shot
Suggested composition at Tower of London
- Where to stand
- The outer walkway on the Tower Hill side, or Tower Wharf along the Thames
- Composition
- Put the walls and moat in the foreground with the White Tower centred behind. From Tower Wharf you can fit the walls and Tower Bridge into one frame.
Tips
- Inside is paid and some areas ban photography
- You can walk the outer perimeter for free
- Be considerate when photographing the Yeoman Warders
Overview
The Tower of London is a fortress with around a thousand years of history and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its stone walls and towers make a backdrop for history-themed travel vlogs and portraits with a weighty atmosphere.
- A World Heritage medieval fortress
- The Crown Jewels
- Shoot it together with Tower Bridge
Creator Information
- Area
- City of London
- Nearest Station
- Tower HillDistrict · Circle
- Walking Time
- About 4 min walk
- Best For
- Travel / YouTube / Cinematic / Instagram
- Best Time
- Morning / SunsetSoft early-morning light flatters the exterior, and inside is quietest just after opening.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeExterior and perimeter photography is free. Visiting inside is paid
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Permission often requiredPhotography is banned in some areas inside (such as the Crown Jewels). Commercial filming on the grounds may require permission from the managing organisation.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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