THE TOWER OF LONDON
Ancient, intriguing, iconic - at the heart of British history
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If you're looking for unusual venues for hire in London that are steeped in history and elegance, the Tower of London can offer a perfect setting.
Give your guests a truly unique experience with a private view of the Crown Jewels, a special Yeoman Warder tour or have them stand witness to the ancient Ceremony of the Keys.
Dinners, receptions and conferences
The White Tower
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The White Tower is the oldest part of the Tower of London, built on the orders of William the Conqueror and intended to “overawe the citizens of London”.
Primarily a royal palace it has also seen duty as a prison, torture chamber, archives, drawing office and armaments store. It also has a working chapel.
The first floor can accommodate up to 250 for a standing reception or 80 for dinner
Wakefield Tower
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A magnificent vaulted tower which was where Henry III held court, the Wakefield Tower has access to battlement walks which give stunning views over the River Thames and into the Tower of London.
Ideal for pre-dinner drinks on a summer’s evening.
Reception for up to 80 guests or dinner for 40. (May-Sept only)
St Thomas’s Tower
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St Thomas's Tower is part of the Medieval Palace, situated over Traitors Gate and was built by Edward I between 1275 to 1279 to provide additional Royal accommodation.
The dining space has been re-created as the original bedchamber of Edward I and displays a grand bed and wall decoration.
Maximum of 20 for dinner. (May-Sept only)
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
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The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers was founded by George Legge, Constable of the Tower of London, under warrant from James II in 1685.
There has been an Officers’ Mess on this site since Victorian times. The silverware on the table and around the room has been collected by the regiment since its foundation. The room also boasts original oil paintings and battle-standards and regimental colours.
Receptions for up to 100 and dinners for up to 70.
The Martin Tower
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This venue was the home of the Crown Jewels for nearly 200 years and where the 1671 attempt to steal the Crown Jewels by Colonel Thomas Blood took place.
Today the Martin Tower houses the Crowns and Diamonds exhibition and provides a unique, intimate dining space for up to 12 guests who have the privilege of dining amongst twelve thousand diamonds!
Dinner for up to 12 guests
The Jewel House
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The Crown Jewels have been housed at the Tower of London since the early 14th Century and their location today provides a stunning tour prior to receptions or dinner in another venue.
New Armouries Banqueting Suite
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The New Armouries was built in 1663 as a storehouse for the extra weapons seized after the Civil War. It retains its original plain features which are lightened by slender columns and a stunning original wooden beamed ceiling.
Suitable for lunches up to 150 guests, dinner for up to 240 or receptions for up to 300 guests.
New Armouries Meeting Suite
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This light and airy modern conference suite on the second floor is well suited to smaller groups. With room partitions in situ, this floor also lends itself to a variety of room set-ups, with the added bonus of state-of-the-art audio visual equipment and internet access available if required.
Maximum theatre style 100
New Armouries Boardroom
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It is situated on the second floor of the building and has panoramic views on 3 sides of the room overlooking the Tower grounds and the River Thames.
Maximum 16 delegates.
