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Review by watermelon90

Rating: 5.00
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The famous tower of london is a magnet for every tourist who visits london and you can see why. It is great, full of lots of things to see and enjoy, the beautiful collection of crowns and jewels is well worth looking at.
The white tower is good, but part of the outside is being renovated so it is slightly hidden from view.
The beefeaters are great. You can tag along on one of the regular tours that they do and they tell you all those little things you would not have learned otherwise. They are fun to listen to and it all adds up to a better experiences you have a few facts to remember.
You can buy a ticket that allows you to go again and this is a good idea as you really need more than one day to see it all. We are so lucky to have it.]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:49:52 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/143oh8281238828 watermelon90 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/138nn6
Review by vik

Rating: 5.00
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The tower of london is a good day out for families , with some thing for all to see. The white tower is full of interesting stuff, including some wonderful suits of armor and also has a hands on room for kids to have a go at archery and sword play, etc. The walkway which you can go along on the outside wall gives you a great view of the world beyond the tower. There were display going on when we were there including, sword fighting, archery and other cool stuff. The entrance fee is fair considering you also get to see the crowns of england and all the other jewels too. Would really like to re visit it soon as there was lots we missed.]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:49:06 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/138nn61287649417 vik 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1l2l17
Review by gillygilly

Rating: 5.00
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The tower of london is so imposing and the kids really enjoyed our recent visit here. We had a half price entry ticket with our tube ticket so that saved quite a lot of money. The crown jewels are a must see, they are breath taking and the way they are laid out is very good and easy for you to see. The white tower has some fantastic stuff on show including henry the 8's armor and a gallery full of beautiful carved wooden full sized horses. The bloody tower is interesting too, but quite cramped so visit it on a cooler day, as the ques are always quite long to get in and it does get quite stuffy and hot. The restaurant is a bit pricey but you can take food with you if you are going for the whole day, so much to see here you will need to stay a while to see it all.]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:24:49 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1l2l172093071397 gillygilly 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1c7lw7
Review by emmsj

Rating: 5.00
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The Tower Of London is a very interesting tourist destination. It is very easy to find, right next to the Tower Bridge. I was surprised to find the Tower of London is actually not a tower, but a whole castle complex :-) I did no research before going. I would definitely recommend waiting for one of the free tours which leave very regularly from the front entrance. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and the good thing is you can leave the tour anytime you like and join any tour group whenever you like to. Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to see everything as there is a lot to see! And also make sure you get a map, which is very good and has everything marked on it. Make sure you don't miss the crown jewels which have a lot of details about the history. A little expensive but that's to be expected at tourist attractions in London!]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:06:50 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1c7lw7613677612 emmsj helpful staff 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1k7id8
Review by angelgirl

Rating: 4.00
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No matter how many times we visit here, we always enjoy it, and there seems to be something new to see every time! From murder and intrigue to glistening crown jewels, the Tower has it all. Make sure you allow several hours there, you will definitely need that. Lost a star because of the cost!]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:04:16 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1k7id81426690756 angelgirl 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1g7ie7
Review by aybb60

Rating: 5.00
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When you walk around the stone walls of the Tower of London and look inwards towards the historic buildings you really begin to appreciate how much history is wrapped up in this place and how beautiful it all is.

I have been here twice now.

The first time we guided ourselves around and thought we had seen everything there was to see using a sort of map and a written guide.

The second time we went we took the plunge and tagged onto one of the guided tours around the tower by one of the guards and it was brilliant.

We seemed to have missed so many things when we originally went around alone that the guard now pointed out for us and he also told us many stories behind the history of the tower and little incidents that happened in various places along the tour that we had.

A definite highlight was seeing the crown jewels, although you canâ¬"t stay there too long looking at them because you stand on a conveyer belt to be taken along in front of them.

At least it allows everyone to have a look.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:25:01 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1g7ie71589175019 aybb60 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/178hu8
Review by keshnik

Rating: 3.00
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Tower of London is definitely worth seeing at least once. It is set in the very picturesque part of London. The views from outside and of course inside are breath taking. I recommend waiting for the guided tours if you are into historical reasoning. The "statue guards" are just awesome. How they can sit still on horses for that long I will never know. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish. However, I do fel that this is quite a costly outing for a family and may be worth doing when there are 2 for 1 type offers on.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:24:52 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/178hu81722785263 keshnik 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1p6fe8
Review by ClaireN

Rating: 4.00
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Decided to use a spare afternoon to visit the Tower of London and was not disappointed. The free map was more then adequate to get us around once we were in, and the exhibits were well laid out, for adults as well as children.
The visit to see the crown jewels was very well organised, with a series of rooms leading you through some of the history with films to explain the background of then. I expected to feel rushed through, or for it to be so crowded that you can't move, but it was actually a rather leisurely stroll. Maybe we got lucky, but although the whole site seemed busy, there weren't the hordes in the jewel room that I'd anticipated. To go past the jewels themselves you stand on moving walkways but they have been calibrated to go at a reasonable speed, so there's plenty of tie to see everything.
The stories of the various prisoners held at the Tower at one time or another were also another highlight of the visit. Individual stories told clearly, with context explained brought the helplessness that they must have felt vividly to life.
A really fun visit, even if you don't have children.]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:45:40 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1p6fe81991862811 ClaireN 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1l7fv8
Review by slickmasta

Rating: 4.00
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it has been a great experience out and out, one of my freinds told me dat it wud be a good experience to get this one on the london pass which gives good healthy discounts, but did not have the time for dat so jus went in. Well london is a busy city, hustling and bustling with tourists and people from all walks of life, i not trying to portray a grim picture here but be prepared to wait in queues, i was mistakingly told dat the kohinoor diamond from Shah Jahan the guy who built the taj mahal was kept here, but dats not the case, it has the crown jewels and dats a good enuf feat, a good look at it pleased and made my day. I hope you all will ve fun and hope that you found this review useful. cheers, bye bye. have a nice day.]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:23:16 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1l7fv81683688182 slickmasta 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1l6fn8
Review by boogaloo

Rating: 5.00
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The Tower of London is a huge historical landmark in London. Situated on the river next to Tower bridge it stands imposingly over the city. The Tower is famous for its Yeomen Warders more commonly known as beefeaters who are very knowledgeable about The Tower and general history of London. It's ravens who are fabled in legend that if they ever leave the tower the monarchy and kingdom will fall. The crown jewels are held in the tower in a large vault known as the jewel house. They are there to veiw permenantly and are only removed for special occasions and cleaning. There are many tours round the tower by the Yeomen warders and this will usually include a tour of the jewel house at extra cost. The tower is very expensive to visit but if you are a visitor to London it would be rude not to go and see it for yourself]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:42:15 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1l6fn8245708255 boogaloo 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1p6eo7
Review by doodlekitten

Rating: 5.00
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The Tower of London was one of the first attractions that we visited this year on our London trip, and it is well worth a visit. Using our London Pass (excellent if planning a busy trip) we could use the group entrance even though there was just the two of us, instead of the 30 minute wait at the main entrance. Itâ¬"s hard to imagine there being a quiet day so leave plenty of time to take in the whole place, especially for the Crown Jewels exhibit. Having never been before, I waconcerned it would be more museum-esq with lots of boards to read which my partner would quickly tire of, but it is much more interactive than that. I especially enjoyed all the 300 year old â¬Sgraffiti⬠carved into the stone walls, with the history of each â¬Sartist⬠found in the centre of the room. The jousting started on the same day as our visit, which is as fun for (nearly) grown-ups as it is for children; I think we cheered louder than the children and they were LOUD! The Crown Jewels were amazing, although it can be a little difficult not to get swept along with the crowds as they surge to the most recent part of the exhibit, which happens to be at the end!]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:57:16 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1p6eo71806815947 doodlekitten 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1l7ew7
Review by Super_Mum

Rating: 5.00
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I lasted visited here as a kid and didnâ¬"t really understand what it was all about. Now that I am older I appreciated it more. Better still, they now seem to have really tried to set things up for the kids and my kids did really enjoy it. We managed to get a guided tour with a Beefeater and it is really recommended to do so because they tell you all sorts of little details and point out things that you would normally never had noticed. We all thought that the Crown Jewels were amazing and it took me ages to convince my kids that the queen herself actually wears them on special occasions. There were also many interactive displays which helped everyone learn about the history of the tower. Some of the best bits were the re-enactments that occurred at various places with people dressed up in period costume re-enacting some element from history within the grounds of the Tower. Fantastic day out for the family.]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:27:03 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1l7ew7334544086 Super_Mum 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/131ej8
Review by gateshipone

Rating: 5.00
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As others have said, if you are going to London you HAVE to visit The Tower. The incredible amount of history crammed into the place is mind boggling and utterly fascinating. From the early days of the Norman takeover of England to the housing of Nazi's in WW2, the Tower has seen everything.

There are massive collections of weapons and armour from all periods of history. One of the most impressive is the armour worn by Henry VIII.

The Jewels are incredible to see in person and well worth the time it takes for the floor to move you past them!

I recommend the guided tours. Not only do you get to see a big chunk of the tower but you get to hear the stories of what has happened there.

At the end of the day you might want to sit in the courtyard, catch your breath and take in all the history surrounding you, it's worth it!]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:42:40 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/131ej81893692121 gateshipone 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1m7d57
Review by glenburg1

Rating: 4.00
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This is a great day out, something every londoner should do ,just so they remeber how historic london is, when you live here you just seem to pass it by as if its all for tourists.
Once inside (which is expensive) you get to see some lovely jewels which have great history attached,although you cant realy get up close to them.
you also get to see the towers and get told the full history of them .
My advice if going is to take it slow to take it all in ,check for any chap tickets ie bogof ect and be prepared for smallish waits.]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:29:51 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1m7d57128234417 glenburg1 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1s7b57
Review by x_simmy_x

Rating: 5.00
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I went to the Tower of London and did enjoy my time there. It was a little expensive to get in and since the tower the closing soon, I only had an hour inside. I went into the Bloody Tower and thought it was cool inside. Make sure you go up in at least one tower while you are there. I found the crown jewels amazing. There was a short line to get in. You can't take pictures of the jewels and you are on a conveyer belt when you go by them. They were very pretty anyways. If you want more information on them, buy a book in the gift shop, that's what I did. The Tower of London is a beautiful structure and a piece of history, so I suggest you visit it. It is very interesting for both adults and children. Just be sure to give yourself a lot of time so you don't miss anything and beware of what time the tower closes!

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