Castles · London
White Tower
In or near City of London.
White Tower — castle in england london.
Tristan Surtel — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tower Hill · 0.2 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
White Tower is a castle located in england london. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Place summary
The White Tower is a historic castle located in London. It is the central structure of the Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the late 11th century, it is one of the best-preserved examples of Norman military architecture in England. The White Tower is notable for its thick stone walls and distinctive white limestone, which gives it its name.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5081, -0.0761
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC3N 4AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Tower Hill — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: w369135772 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q1528473 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is White Tower?
- White Tower is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC3N 4AB), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is White Tower?
- White Tower — castle in england london.
- How do I get to White Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Tower Hill, about 0.2 km away. The nearest town is City of London. Drivers can use postcode EC3N 4AB.
- Who owns White Tower?
- White Tower is owned by William the Conqueror.
- Does White Tower charge admission?
- White Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to White Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Tower Hill, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC3N 4AB.