Getting here

Travel Disruption

Tram strikes

Tram strikes are planned for Thursday 11 July at 20:00 until Monday 15 July at 06:00. Please see TfL for more information.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The Tower is located within easy walking distance of several London Underground and national train stations including:

• 5 mins from Tower Hill Underground station – served by the District and Circle lines and step free access to street level. 
• 10-15 mins from Monument, Bank, Aldgate, Aldgate East London Underground stations
• 10-15 mins from London Bridge and Fenchurch Street stations
• 20 min from Liverpool Street station
• 25 mins from London Charing Cross station

RIVERBOAT

You can also travel by river boat. Tower Pier is served by river boats travelling from various piers including Westminster and London Eye and is located next to the Tower entrance.

BUSES

Routes 15, 42, 78, 100, 343 and RV1 stop nearby the Tower of London.

All major sightseeing bus tours in London pass by the Tower of London.

CYCLE

Bicycle racks can be found behind the Tower of London shop.

An East-West Cycle Superhighway passes Tower Hill Underground station.

Please note that cycling is not permitted in the pedestrian areas of the Wharf and Tower Hill. Bicycles attached to railings in the Wharf may be removed without notice.

CAR PARKING

Whilst Tower Hill is a vehicle-free zone and there is no on-site parking, there are some affordable parking options located close by.

Nearby car parks

Tower Hill Coach and Car Park (2 minute walk) – 50 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DT

Minories car park (10 minute walk) – 1 Shorter Street, London, E1 8LP 

Accessible parking

Tower Hill Coach and Car Park is fully accessible with allocated bays for Blue Badge holders.

An interactive map, produced by the City of London, shows Blue Badge parking bays in the local area.

Please check our Accessibility page for more information.

Please note that the Tower is located within the Congestion Charging Zone.

COACH DROP-OFF AND COLLECTION

Coach parking is available at nearby car parks.

Tower Hill Coach and Car Park offers a coach drop-off facility free of charge if the stay is under 15 minutes.