Tower Of London

The Tower of London offers a concession rate to armed forces personnel showing a valid MOD90, Defence Discount Card or MOD Certificate of Eligibility at the gate. This must be purchased in person on the day — it cannot be pre-booked online in advance. The concession rate delivers around 30% off standard adult admission. Bring the relevant ID, ask at the ticket desk and the discounted rate is applied.

Does the Tower of London Offer a Military Discount?

Yes — a concession rate is available for MOD90 holders, Defence Discount Card holders and those with an MOD Certificate of Eligibility. The discount is applied at the gate on the day of the visit. It cannot be used to pre-book tickets online.

Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that manages the Tower, does not always prominently advertise this discount. Checking hrp.org.uk directly before visiting is worthwhile to confirm the current forces concession rate and any updated eligibility requirements.

Who Is Eligible for the Tower of London Forces Discount

Serving personnel with a valid MOD90 can access the concession rate at the gate. Defence Privilege Card holders and those with an MOD Certificate of Eligibility are also accepted. Contact Historic Royal Palaces directly to confirm whether veterans and forces families qualify under the current policy before making the trip.

How Much Is the Tower of London Concession Rate

Around 30% off adult admission based on published concession pricing. At current standard adult prices the saving is meaningful — the equivalent of a child ticket on most visits. Up to four guests can accompany the eligible cardholder depending on the current policy, which is worth confirming at hrp.org.uk before visiting.

For broader days-out deals for the forces community, the days out and attractions forces discounts section covers current savings across UK attractions.

Boundless — A Better Route for Regular Visitors

Boundless membership gives unlimited free entry to the Tower of London as a core benefit, alongside other Historic Royal Palaces sites. Boundless covers armed forces members and veterans alongside public sector workers. For anyone planning multiple visits or combining the Tower with other London attractions, the annual membership fee typically pays for itself after two or three visits to HRP sites alone.

Other Ways to Save at the Tower of London

The TfL 2-for-1 offer with a valid travel ticket to a London terminal is available when arriving by National Rail. A free Days Out Guide voucher from daysoutguide.co.uk is required — one adult gets in free when a second pays full price. This is available on specified dates throughout the year and is excluded during peak school holiday periods.

Tesco Clubcard points can be exchanged for Tower of London tickets through the Clubcard Rewards scheme, effectively providing a significant further reduction. Booking online in advance at standard pricing is cheaper than paying at the gate, though for forces personnel the gate concession rate is typically the better deal on a pound-for-pound basis.

About the Tower of London

The Tower has stood on the north bank of the Thames since William the Conqueror began its construction in 1078. It has served as a royal palace, a prison, an armoury, a treasury and a menagerie at various points in its near thousand-year history. The Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown, are on permanent display and draw the largest visitor numbers. The Yeoman Warders — popularly known as Beefeaters — are all former senior non-commissioned officers from HM Armed Forces who must have completed at least 22 years of service before appointment. Their presence creates a direct and long-standing connection between the Tower and the British armed forces.

For other London heritage attractions worth pairing with a Tower visit, the English Heritage membership forces discount covers a wide range of historic sites across England.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Tower of London offer a military discount?

Yes — a concession rate of around 30% off adult admission is available for MOD90, Defence Discount Card and MOD Certificate of Eligibility holders. The discount is applied at the gate on the day and cannot be used for online pre-booking.

Can veterans get into the Tower of London at a discount?

Contact Historic Royal Palaces via hrp.org.uk to confirm the current veteran eligibility under the forces concession rate before visiting. The discount is primarily documented for MOD90 and Defence Privilege Card holders.

Who are the Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London?

Former senior NCOs from the British armed forces who have completed at least 22 years of service. They act as ceremonial guardians and tour guides at the Tower and live on-site with their families.

Can the Tower of London concession be booked online?

No — the armed forces concession rate must be purchased in person at the gate on the day of the visit. Online pre-booking does not include a forces concession option.

What is the best way for forces families to save at the Tower of London?

The MOD90 or Defence Privilege Card concession rate is the most direct saving for serving personnel. For regular visitors, Boundless membership gives unlimited free entry to the Tower alongside other Historic Royal Palaces sites and may represent better overall value.

Is the Tower of London free for armed forces?

No — but a concession rate of around 30% off is available. Some online sources suggest informal free entry is occasionally offered, but the documented route is the concession ticket purchased at the gate.

More Forces Deals You Might Like

For days out with stronger confirmed forces discounts, the English Heritage membership forces discount gives significant savings across historic sites. The days out and attractions forces discounts section covers the full range of current offers for the armed forces community across UK visitor attractions.