Tower of London Winter Opening: Yes, Open Daily Except Dec 24–26

Yes, the Tower of London remains open throughout winter.

Winter Schedule

• Open daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last admission ~4:00 PM)
• Closed: December 24, 25, 26 only (Christmas Eve, Day, Boxing Day)
• Reopens: December 27, normal hours

Winter Advantages

• Fewer crowds vs. summer
• Atmospheric: Yeoman Warder tours in crisp air, ravens, medieval interiors
• Crown Jewels without hour-long queues
• Ice rink at Tower Hill (seasonal)

Practical Tips

• Book timed tickets online in advance (hrp.org.uk)
• Dress warmly — stone fortress is cold, windy; much is outdoors
• Allow 3–4 hours for full visit
• Check for special closures (state events, filming)

Summer Hours (for comparison)

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Mar–Oct). Same closure dates.