Castles · London
White Tower
In or near City of London.
White Tower — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
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
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the White Tower, the nearest railway station is Tower Hill, located just 0.2 km away. Entry is paid, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is EC3N 4AB.
About
White Tower is a castle located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
Details the following building shall be added to the list; BOGNOR REGIS ALDWICK ROAD SZ 9398 NW 7/10000 Number 16 (White Tower) II House. 1898 by Architect John Cyril Hawes as a seaside house for himself and his brothers. It was built in the form of a tower to overlook the original Rock Gardens and for a sea view. Stuccoed with incised lines to imitate masonry and tiled roof. Tower of 4 storeys, battered to base with 1 triple casement window with leaded lights to each floor. Set back to right hand corner is a narrow staircase tower with gabled tiled roof and slit windows with leaded lights. Doorcase has flat wooden hood supported by 2 grotesque brackets. 2 storey range to rear providing kitchen on ground floor and sitting room on first floor with casement windows. Contemporary wood and glazed lean-to conservatory on left hand side. Interior contains hall with dado panelling and round-headed arches and built in wooden cupboards to sitting room. Dog leg staircase which becomes progressively narrower as it reaches the top. Series of 2 panelled doors and built in sliding sashes. Listing NGR: SZ9302398774 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 297661 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
The Tower of London is a historic castle that has served as a fortress, royal palace, and prison. Visitors can explore its iconic architecture, view the Crown Jewels, and participate in guided tours led by Yeoman Warders.
Read more on the official property page.
Place summary
The White Tower is a historic castle located in London. It is the central structure of the Tower of London, which was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. The White Tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a Grade I listed building.
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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
- Opening
- Daily 9am–5:30pm; last entry 3:30pm
- Official site
- www.hrp.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/369135772 (ODbL)
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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 — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to White Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Tower Hill, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC3N 4AB.
- Is White Tower a listed building?
- White Tower is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- 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.