Tower of London Weddings
If you’re looking for an iconic London wedding venue steeped in heritage and history, the Tower of London is a wonderful choice. This spectacular heritage-listed landmark has a large variety of spaces that will ensure the most incredible backdrop and atmosphere for your central London wedding. The tower is also fully licensed for ceremonies, meaning you can legally marry surrounded by the thousand-year-old fortress.
You’ll love working with your dedicated Royal Historic Palaces wedding coordinator for your wedding at the Tower of London, who will be there to guide you through the planning process from start to finish. From finalising your favourite castle wedding spaces to arranging exceptional local vendors and caterers, the experienced team at the Tower of London will help bring your vision to life.
The Scene at Tower of London
Situated on the banks of the River Thames with unrivalled views over Tower Bridge, the Tower of London provides a showstopping setting for your wedding celebrations. This unique London wedding venue presents a rare opportunity to celebrate your love against the timeless backdrop of one of the UK’s most revered landmarks.
Inside the castle walls, you’ll find an impressive array of medieval wedding spaces. The options are endless when it comes to finalising your wedding flow at the Tower of London, with intimate and grand spaces to suit celebrations of all sizes. Options for your ceremony and reception include the ancient White Tower, the famous Jewel House, the versatile New Armouries, and the contemporary Reveller function space.
No matter which space you choose for your wedding, your guests will be blown away by the enchantment and fascinating history of this iconic London landmark. Lead your wedding guests on an awe-inspiring journey across the castle grounds, starting with a cosy candlelit wedding ceremony in the Wakefield Tower followed by alfresco drinks on the ramparts, overlooking London’s glittering city skyline and the River Thames.
From being welcomed by a traditional Yeoman Warder to enjoying a private viewing of the fabled crown jewels, there are a number of magical experiences on offer to make your wedding an unforgettable occasion. Intriguing historical artefacts await around every corner, and colour-changing uplights set a regal atmosphere as night falls on this unique London wedding venue.
Tower of London Wedding Ceremonies
For the first time in history, this revered landmark venue is fully licensed for civil wedding ceremonies, offering many spectacular ceremony locations to choose from, depending on your guest numbers. You might like to have an intimate candlelit ceremony in the Wakefield Tower, with its stunning vaulted ceiling and stained glass windows. Alternatively, the light-filled New Armouries is a popular choice for afternoon wedding ceremonies of up to 150 guests at the Tower of London.
Tower of London Wedding Receptions
There are plenty of options for your wedding reception at the Tower of London, with spectacular function spaces of different sizes and styles to suit all manner of celebrations. For a truly special experience, host your reception in the Jewel House and treat your guests to a private viewing of the world’s most valuable array of crowns and jewels.
The magnificent White Tower is another popular choice for regal reception dinners, with its original banqueting hall dating back to 1080. Another reception space you’ll love is the versatile New Armouries — a charming, light-filled room with gorgeous ceiling beams and wooden floorboards.
Alternatively, if you’re keen to dance the night away with your loved ones, you might prefer to host your wedding reception in The Reveller — the Tower of London’s newest function space. This modern space is perfectly placed beneath Tower Bridge arches and boasts neutral interiors, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and breathtaking river views.
The Tower of London is a dry hire wedding venue, giving you the freedom and flexibility to curate your dream wedding day to perfection. Your dedicated wedding coordinator will supply you with a list of quality approved suppliers to bring your reception to life, including some of the industry’s finest caterers, florists, and entertainers.
Wedding Photography Near the Tower of London
Some of the most popular wedding photography locations near the Tower of London are:
- Multiple photography options available onsite
- Tower Bridge
- River Thames
Capacity
Wedding Venue Details
Ceremony Only
Reception Only
£2,400 + VAT
Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
-
The New Armouries
This gorgeous light-filled space offers a versatile blank canvas setting for all kinds of events at the Tower of London, with charming ceiling beams and wooden floorboards. The New Armouries can comfortably accommodate up to 150 seated guests for lunch or dinner.
Read More -
The Reveller
This versatile and contemporary space is ideally located on the Wharf, nestled under Tower Bridge’s arches. Boasting a private outdoor terrace, spectacular views overlooking the iconic London skyline and the River Thames, and plenty of room for a dancefloor, The Reveller is ideally suited to large receptions and cocktail parties.
Read More -
The White Tower
Sitting at the centre of this world heritage site is The White Tower — the oldest and most recognisable building at the Tower of London. The King’s Great Hall is housed within this historic tower and can accommodate up to 80 seated guests, providing the perfect setting for magnificent dinner parties and wedding receptions.
Read More
Location
Hotels nearby:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Tower of London, rooms starting from £102 per night
- citizenM Tower of London Hotel, rooms starting from £99 per night
- Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels, rooms starting from £99 per night
Nearby attractions:
- Tower Bridge
- River Thames
- Sky Garden
Restaurants nearby:
- 14 Hills
- The Dickens Inn
- Coppa Club
Venue Testimonials
We love the way that the Tower of London takes you and your wedding guests on a memorable journey, with jaw-dropping historical artefacts greeting you at every turn. We chose Martin Tower for our wedding dinner, and it was the perfect size for our small gathering with closest friends and family.
Jonathan
The Tower of London is simply brilliant! To bring the outside in, to feel like you're on a terrace and still have that iconic White Tower view to admire - whilst enjoying tales from a Beefeater! Just perfect for planning a summer soiree in our unpredictable British weather!
London Party Planner of 25 years
We are honoured to have been the first couple to get married at the Tower of London, which made the experience all the more poignant. Throughout the evening, our guests were also treated to a private tour of the infamous Crown Jewels and exclusive access into The Keys, the Yeoman Warders’ secret pub that has existed for 150 years.
Jay
Frequently Asked Questions
Venue hire for your ceremony and seated reception at the Tower of London starts from £7,600 + VAT, depending on numbers of guests and season.
The Tower of London can accommodate up to 240 seated guests and 300 guests for cocktail-style events. When hiring the entire venue exclusively for a ‘Tower Takeover’, the Tower of London can host up to 1,700 guests.
Weddings at the Tower of London must end by midnight.
Weddings at the Tower of London are unique and elegant, taking place in one of London’s most famous historical landmarks.
There are plenty of hotels nearby, these include:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Tower of London, rooms starting from £102 per night
- citizenM Tower of London Hotel, rooms starting from £99 per night
- Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels, rooms starting from £99 per night
The nearest car parking facilities are a few minutes walk away at the Tower Hill car park on Lower Thames Street.
The venue has a list of exceptional catering suppliers who offer Kosher, Asian, Indian, and modern English catering for events and weddings.