Have a go at shooting arrows, brandishing a sword and firing a cannon at Armoury in Action, an exciting, hands-on experience in the Tower of London’s White Tower.

When: Ongoing

Where: Tower of London. Armoury in Action is located on the top floor of the White Tower

Ticket price: Included in palace admission (Members go free).

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Follow in the footsteps of historical figures and immerse yourself in over 1,000 years of history at Armoury in Action.

Explore the origins of the White Tower with a Norman master mason. You can also find out if you have what it takes to be a medieval longbowman as you draw back a bow for yourself. 

Dress Henry VIII for battle and find out more about the skills of the Tudor armourers at his Royal Armoury at Greenwich. Henry’s beautifully ornate personal armours are on display in the White Tower.

Learn how to fire a cannon with an English Civil War artillery captain. Also, sharpen up your sword-fighting skills with a Napoleonic War training manual.

Design your own musket with advice from a Victorian Superintendent of Firearms as you choose which technological developments will improve your results at target practice.

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