Send them to the Tower !

Another fabulous day out in London (weather was kind to us) for the guys from Outreach, this time it was a visit to the Tower of London.

After a crowded train journey partly due to being half term week although this didn’t seem to dampen the spirit of our party who were all very excitable.

First decision of the day was put to the vote, whether to go straight to the Tower or eat something, a resounding ‘eat something first’ was carried unanimously and we all ended up in the pub for an enjoyable meal and soft drink. Everybody had a great time and we were all suitably full and refreshed we made are way through the crowds of people to the Tower stopping by at one of the numerous gardens /parks for a quick photo call.

After a nice stroll along the banks of the Thames we arrived at the Tower. We decided to make the Crown jewels are first stop but when we go there the queue was incredibly long, after locating a Beefeater we were kindly shown around a back entrance and straight through to the Jewel room. Lots of gold, silver, jewels and crowns on display which everybody really enjoyed.

Crown Jewels viewed we went on to visit the fusiliers Museum in which Victoria crosses and other medals were on display,. Lots of interactive stuff to do including trying on Soldier helmets, feeling the weight of backpacks and lots of photo opportunities with guns etc.

The white tower, traitors gate, Bloody tower and a walk along the wall were all visited negotiating hundreds of steps and stairs which everyone managed really well although very tiring