Historic Buildings

Transforming the Tower of London Schools and Community Programme

The Tower of London, one of the UK’s most iconic heritage sites, is central to HRP’s new strategy to broaden our reach and relevance. A key initiative is the transformation of our Schools and Community programme. We plan to both conserve and adapt the west wing of the historic Waterloo Block into a new three-floor Learning and Community Centre. We will develop a vibrant programme of activities designed to engage people of all ages and abilities with their heritage. We aim to double our onsite capacity to c.200,000 education visitors annually, plus an additional 115,000 offsite/online. We will share our award-winning content nationwide via new media facilities and regular outreach programmes. We will also triple the number of community participants to 23,500 by 2033-34. As the Tower nears its 1,000th anniversary, this project is a unique opportunity to ensure that it continues to educate and inspire generations to come.