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Why would you want to enter the chapel, you ask? Well, because that’s where Anne Boleyn is buried!<br />
As mentioned, the only way to access the chapel is whilst on one of the tours, with the exceptions of a short period<br />
(of like 45 minutes) every day. Check the website for the exact times when the chapel is available for the public.<br />
Either way, I advice joining one of the Yeoman Warder Tours, and getting to visit the chapel is a great plus! I know I<br />
was very curious as to where Anne Boleyn was buried (and many more famous Tudors), so I couldn’t wait to go<br />
inside. However, she proved to be a little tricky to find, so I had to ask one of the guards for help).<br />
WHERE IS ANNE BOLEYN BURIED?<br />
As we know, Anne Boleyn is buried in the Chapel Royal of St.<br />
Peter ad Vincula, which is one of the chapels in the Tower of<br />
London. But where exactly is she buried?<br />
When you enter the chapel, and head towards the altar. Anne<br />
Boleyn is buried on the right side of the altar. It is not possible to<br />
pass the rope and walk all the way up, but you’ll see a white stone<br />
indicating her final resting place. When we visited, there was a large<br />
(beautiful) candle on top of her stone.<br />
Other interesting people buried in the chapel is Catherine Howard<br />
(she was ultimately buried without her head, as Henry VIII didn’t<br />
want her to have an after-life. Rude.), Margaret Pope (one of my<br />
favourite Tudor women, she is buried on the left side of the altar),<br />
George Boleyn (Anne’s brother), and Lady Jane Grey (also known<br />
as the Nine Day Queen).<br />
Please note that the Chapel Royal<br />
of St. Peter ad Vincula is a working<br />
chapel, and that they still host<br />
services today. The chapel may be<br />
closed when you visit, and I ask<br />
that you respect the rules and<br />
boundaries set by the signs and<br />
guards in the chapel. It is a beautiful<br />
place to visit, and I am sure you<br />
will enjoy it!<br />
TIPS FOR VISITING TOWER OF LONDON<br />
I’ve already given you my biggest tip for visiting, which is to<br />
join one (or two) of the Yeoman Warder Tours. Not<br />
everyone knows that this is the main way to get access to<br />
the chapel, and Anne’s resting place, and so they end up<br />
missing out.<br />
Also, more of a fun fact than a tip, but as you walk around<br />
Tower, you’ll notice that there are blue doors scattered<br />
around. That’s where the Yeoman Warders live! I had no<br />
idea they lived in the Tower, until one of them told me. The<br />
two blue doors next to the Chapel Royal belongs to the<br />
Tower doctor and the Tower undertaker/mortician, and our<br />
Yeoman Warder joked that when “it is time to go we know<br />
we have a short walk”!<br />
My final tip for visiting the Tower of London is similar to<br />
Hampton Court; book your ticket in advance! The ticket<br />
queues can get really long, but if you already have one<br />
you’ll just rock up and stroll in (after the mandatory bag<br />
check, of course).<br />
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