Up to an hour
Jewel Tower
Take a look inside Edward III's original medieval treasury, the Jewel Tower, overlooking the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.
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What you'll do
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.
Jewel Tower 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.
What's included
Entry to the 700-year-old tower.
Three floors of stunning exhibition space.
With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you’ve got to do is show your pass.
Where you'll be
Abingdon St,, Westminster,, London, GBHow to get there
Westminster (Jubilee, District and Circle lines)
Operating hours
Wednesday - Sunday: 10AM - 4:30PM
Closings & holidays
25-26 Dec, 1 Jan
Find out more
For more information visit the Jewel Tower website.
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