Tower Of London - Worth Visiting?

[RabbitsRock]

In East London next Saturday, looking for things to do near Victoria Park. So far we’ve got Young V & A & Brick Lane Market. The Tower of London seems expensive ( £35 on the official website) but maybe that’s what a lot of places charge for admission these days? I went from primary school but can’t remember much about it. Advice & recommendations welcome, also for good places to eat in the evening.

Yep, I’m a hard sell but I’d definitely recommend this. So much to explore and the history is amazing

It’s brilliant! Allow plenty of time. Generally everything is so lovely and old, the Crown Jewels are beautiful, the ‘Princes in the Tower’ links are fascinating if you like History, the ravens, etc.

I love it and must go back again. My grandfather was a Beefeater and my father grew up there in a house overlooking Tower Green. He had so many wonderful stories of his childhood.

If you haven't got much time I'd book tickets for Sky Gardens. The views are amazing, free and in the right neck of the woods.

Yes. Remember that most London families go in November to avoid the crowds!

@RabbitsRock It would help with recommendations if you gave an indication of age ranges (assuming you have DC with you?) and where you’re staying and how long for? Is this just an overnight trip? Or a day trip or….?

Depending on the DC question, Broadway Market could be a great place to visit (and eat at) on Sat afternoon instead of Brick Lane. Unless by Brick Lane market you actually mean Spitalfields? The pubs around Victoria Park are fine but not necessarily places to get over-excited by, unless comparing them to McDonalds (as recommended by a previous poster😳)

It really depends on how much time you have and what your interests (and budget) are. You can easily fill a year with activities in London and still not have seen or done everything. And that’s before we even get into food. 😛 If you can share a bit more info, it would help us give you better recommendations.

Hundredmilesanhour it will be me & DH (late 50s/early 60s) there from around 1.30 til about 11pm when we’re collecting DD16 & friend from Lido Festival. We like museums & history. Actually St Paul’s as a pp mentioned could be a good shout as I don’t think either of us has been. Not a massive budget for food.

Thanks for the extra info @RabbitsRock

St Paul’s is also quite pricey (£26) to go in unless you attend an actual service (but obviously can’t wander round then).

Assume you’re doing a drop-off at Victoria Park at 1.30pm and are then free to wander until you pick up that evening. I’d have a walk along the canal to Broadway Market (only takes 10-15 mins) and get some lunch there. There are lots of cheap places to eat plus lots of food stalls too so you can eat well on a budget. Netil market is also just round the corner from Broadway Market with even more good cheap eats.

After that, maybe go to St Paul’s if that’s what you fancy, or you could consider the Museum of the Home if you like that sound of it? I wouldn’t bother with the Young V&A.

Edit: I’ve lived in London for 30+ years and my two absolute favourite historical sites to visit are the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. I find both to be incredible and incredibly moving to visit. Churchill War Rooms are also fascinating.

Or if you want to stay east-ish, how about Spitalfields and visiting Dennis Severs House? Great food options in the area, lots of history and then you can also see Brick Lane as per your original list. You could actually combine the Tower of London and/or Broadway Market and/or Spitalfields etc all foot on if you enjoy walking. There are some very good historic walking tours (both guided and self-guided) around the City.

It’s great! Go!

Guessing that can be done online?

Yes, you can book on-line, the earlier the better as it's very popular.

The Tower is my favourite place in London . I just imagine all the famous people from history who walked over those cobblestones .