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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 was concerned 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¬Sgraffitiâ¬]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:57:16 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1p6eo7442753267 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/1l7ew7381335535 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/131ej8561299126 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/1m7d5784302408 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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Review by mrs8only

Rating: 5.00
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A great fun and educational trip that can last the whole day.
I think this is a place that even the kids can enjoy and learn obout the history behind the tower, which is very interesting.

They have guided tour which is great, go past the crown jewels etc.

I would reccomend this to everyone and would even reccomend schools to take the kids on a trip to here, I wish i had of gone as a child as i love this era of history]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:12:26 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1l9b281359334870 mrs8only 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1k1bb7
Review by sophiestar

Rating: 5.00
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I remember going here as a teenager (only a couple of years ago) and having a great time! One thing which is still strong in my head is the travelators which move you past all the crowns and jewels. I found everything really interesting and the walking certainly tired out my younger siblings - be prepared to do lots of walking here and walking up lots of stairs.
It is in a good central location, and although not cheap, I don't consider it expensive as it is a whole day of activities.
Take advice from the other people that have said buy your tickets in advance, you'll regret it otherwise!]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:54:36 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1k1bb71979698489 sophiestar 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1i2bi8
Review by ajay73

Rating: 5.00
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A must-visit for all travellers to London. Experience England's illustrious (and infamous?) history and see upclose the crown jewels.

Join the free Yeoman Warder Tour and find out how many English heads are beheaded in and around the Tower of London. The guide is very informative and very entertaining with their sense of humour. You will learn a lot more about the towers and the tales behind them in the tower by following this one-hour tour. Well worth the time.

Also, look out for the ravens in the grounds of the tower. They are a "permanent" feature there for centuries!
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Review by deadleg21

Rating: 5.00
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If your going to visit london for the first time, one of the key attractions is the tower of london. It has played such a crucial role in english history that it would be a true shame for anyone to visit the uk and not have a look. However like most london attractions it can become a bit crowded and the prices are very steep. I would suggest searching the internet to pre book your tickets, as you can save money and jump the ques. I would also suggest bringing your own food as the cafe is the usual overpriced sandwhichs and coffees and is jam packed with people.]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:03:50 +0000 /review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1e1b181671202395 deadleg21 51.508513726744 -0.077708578907802 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/attraction/1q12b8j/the-tower-of-london/1x3az8
Review by mummyno4

Rating: 5.00
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We visited the tower of London in the summer holidays last year. We found it very exciting and interesting as there were many activities such as performances and quizzes (you get one at the pay desk opposite the tower). One of the most interesting things was the kings and queens jewels as when you went in there , there was a scene that told you about the jewels and the people who wore them. As everyone knows there is limited parking spaces in London so it is best if you take the train the station is quite close to entrance of the tower.

There is a lot of information about the displays and there are very clear descriptions regarding each individual one. It was very busy when me and my family went to the tower and so we got pushed around a lot. Although I do think older children would be fine with this, younger ones may get frustrated. We found that the gift shops were very expensive and we were not able to purchase many of the souvenirs. All the staff (beef eaters and actors) were very kind and sufficient . We managed to see plenty of the infamous ravens, one of the children even tried to catch the ravens

Whilst we were there we had lunch, we brought our own lunch which I am glad we did as the cafés were really busy and the tables were all full so we ate our lunch on the benches This enabled us to watch one of the plays which entailed two men in armour fighting each other with swords. The children loved it, they began to cheer them on as they fought for the princess (the swords were real but no one got hurt as they were professionally trained).
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