We too have gone to the Ceromoney of the Keys, its starts promptly at (9:30 p.m. and I believe ends around 10:05 p.m.

Not a lot of tourists know about this event (700 years old) and it is limited to 50 persons.

If you have the time at night this is a very interesting event. I go to London 2-3 times a year on business and always look for something new to do or see.

Found out this week that my company is opening a office in Beijing and Mumbai, so I guess I'll be widening my travel horizons soon.

Garnet,
My daughter would love the Ceremony of the Keys and being in the Tower, but it is too late for me to attempt tickets.
Is there ever a chance of getting them while in London?

Hi Idaho Sue
Unfortunately, you cannot get Ceremony of the Key tickets while in London. They suggest ordering them at least 2 months in advance (3 months for the summer). We ordered ours in March (for May 2) and they did come in 10 days. I don't know if they would they would send them to a hotel address if you wanted to take a chance and had time after your tour.

Does anyone know why TT cut out Warwick Castle.We were there in 2006 and it was a highlight of the trip.We are arriving 4 days early(June 22nd,2009) to visit family so we will go there on our own(We are taking our 14 year old grandson)
We are also planning a day trip to Paris with Evan Evans.
Hamlet