Number of visitors to the Tower of London in England 2010-2020
The number of visitors to the Tower of London in the United Kingdom peaked in 2014, and reached approximately 2.98 million in 2019. In 2020, visitor numbers dropped dramatically to roughly 448 thousand as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Tower of London ranks among one of London’s most visited tourist attractions and one of the leading visitor attractions in the UK. Unlike many well visited museums and galleries in England, the Tower of London does not receive funding from the government and charges a general admission fee. Despite this entry fee the museum is still popular, ranking as the most visited paid attraction in England. The Tower of London is known for its exhibition of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, the historical objects and regalia used by the British monarchy in royal coronation ceremonies.
The Tower of London is managed by the Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity relying on donations and other self-generated income. The Royal Armouries collection in the White Tower however is sponsored separately by the government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport, together with two other Royal Armouries locations in England.
The Tower of London ranks among one of London’s most visited tourist attractions and one of the leading visitor attractions in the UK. Unlike many well visited museums and galleries in England, the Tower of London does not receive funding from the government and charges a general admission fee. Despite this entry fee the museum is still popular, ranking as the most visited paid attraction in England. The Tower of London is known for its exhibition of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, the historical objects and regalia used by the British monarchy in royal coronation ceremonies.
The Tower of London is managed by the Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity relying on donations and other self-generated income. The Royal Armouries collection in the White Tower however is sponsored separately by the government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport, together with two other Royal Armouries locations in England.
