Jewel Tower

Take a look inside Edward III's original medieval treasury, the Jewel Tower, overlooking the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.

Visit the Jewel Tower with Go City®

• With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
• Entry to the 700-year-old tower.
• Three floors of stunning exhibition space.
• Your pass gives you access to dozens more of the city's top attractions, so make sure to check them out!

Commissioned by Edward III around 1365, Jewel Tower was originally built to house the King’s personal treasures – hence the name – and had a moat dug around it for extra protection. It was also known as the King’s Privy Wardrobe.

Located right across the road from the Houses Of Parliament, the Jewel Tower is right in the middle of one of the key tourist locations with Westminster Abbey and Big Ben both only minutes away by foot.

You can explore 3 floors of fantastic exhibitions showcasing artifacts, paintings, and much more. The tower remains virtually unaltered today and is one of the only two complete buildings remaining from the medieval Palace Of Westminster, the other being Westminster Hall.

Highlights:

Westminster precious objects – marvel at the model of the 'lost' medieval palace of Westminster and replicas of precious objects.

14th-century ceiling – ornate ceiling carvings dating from the 14th century.

Weights and measures display – the History of Weights and Measures display.