Women at the Tower of London
Meet five female trailblazers who have each made a mark on the Tower's past and changed our shared stories far beyond its walls, although their names are hard to find in the history books.
Join these incredible women for a fun, entertaining adventure as they set out to put this right. Can you help them get their stories in the guidebooks before the Tower closes for the day?
Ahead of your visit, find out more about some of the change-makers you will encounter including Tudor servant Catalina of Motril, Suffragette Leonora Cohen and Poet Phillis Wheatley.
Look out for these female trailblazers from the past and learn more about them as you go about your day.
When
Until 01 September 2024
11:00 - 16:30 dailyTicketing Information
Included in general admission. Members go free.
Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
Buy Tower of London TicketsPerformances
Join Phillis Wheatley on her guided tour of the Tower at 11:30 and 14.30 daily. Performances last for approximately 20 minutes and begin outside the Raven Cages. An additional performance will take place at 13.00 on weekends and holidays.
Please note, performances are weather permitting.
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