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Jewel Tower

 
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Abingdon Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P 3JY
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Jewel Tower14th century royal tower.

Across the road from the imposing Houses of Westminster, this simple, three-storey, 14th century tower often gets overlooked on the tourist trail. One of only two buildings forming part of the Palace of Westminster to survive the fire of 1834, the Jewel Tower boasts a stunning, untouched 14th century ribbed vault that more than warrants the trip across the road from the main Westminster parliament buildings. Built in 1365, the tower was used by King Edward III to store his treasures and wardrobe – remains of the original moat and medieval quay designed to secure the building can still be seen today. Items on display now include the Speaker's robes from the collection of the Houses of Parliament and an interactive touch-screen computer providing a virtual reality tour of both Houses of Parliament.

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14th century vaulted ceiling, medieval remains and ruins.

Also known as:
King's Privy Wardrobe

Did you know?
From 1869 to 1938 the Jewel Tower served as a weights and measures office.

(Image: 17th Century Door Inside The Jewel Tower)

Visiting Jewel Tower

 
 
Travel
 
Underground Stations
Westminster Tube (5 minutes)
St James's Park Tube (8 minutes)
Railway Stations
Charing Cross Railway Station (14 minutes)
Victoria Railway Station (19 minutes)
 
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Times
Mar to Oct: Daily 10:00-17:00, Nov to Mar: Daily 10:00-16:00 | Closed Dec 24-26 & Jan 1
 
 
Car Parks
 
Abingdon Masterpark (2 minutes)
Trafalgar Masterpark (14 minutes)
 
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Pricing
£3 (Adults), £2.40 (Concs), £1.50 (Children)

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Palace of Westminster  (Published November 2004)
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Alternative Museums

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Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms
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Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms

Clive Steps,  King Charles Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1A Map
6 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
The underground headquarters used by Winston Churchill and the British Government during World War Two are located in the heart of ceremonial London. Visitors can ... More
 
 
 
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Horse Guards,  Whitehall, Westminster,  London,  SW1A Map
10 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
Visitors to the Household Cavalry Museum can watch troopers working with their horses in the original 18th century stables (via a glazed screen) and hear ... More
 
 
 
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Alternative Local Sights and Attractions

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Westminster Abbey
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London Sights and Attractions / Historic Buildings

Westminster Abbey

Dean's Yard, Westminster,  London,  SW1P Map
2 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
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House of Lords
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London Sights and Attractions / Historic Buildings

House of Lords

Parliament Square, Westminster,  London,  SW1P Map
2 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
The Upper House of the British Parliament, the House of Lords is part of the Palace of Westminster, more commonly known as the Houses of ... More
 
 
 
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City Inn Westminster Hotel
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City Inn Westminster Hotel

30 John Islip Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P Map
8 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
Leave the laptop at home - every room at this flagship City Inn hotel comes with its own Apple iMac. Across the river from the ... More
 
 
 
Crowne Plaza London St James
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Crowne Plaza London St James

45-51 Buckingham Gate London, Westminster,  London,  SW1E Map
11 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
When it was built in 1897, this gloriously luxurious hotel was the London home for visiting aristocrats from throughout the world. Now, with its location ... More
 
 
 
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London Events / Tours
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20th March 2009 until 23rd August 2009
Westminster Bridge Road,  London,  SE1 Map
12 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
There is no better way to commute to work or see London's fantastic attractions along the River Thames than with Thames Clippers high-speed catamarans. Travel ... More
 
 
 
London Events / Exhibitions
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20th April 2009 until 4th October 2009
Millbank,  London,  SW1P Map
12 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
No 28 Broad Street, Golden Square, Soho, the year is 1809: artist William Blake stages a one-man exhibition above his brother's hosiery shop. Fast forward ... More
 
 
 
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Local Entertainment

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La Cage aux Folles Playhouse Theatre 14 minutes £36.90
 
 
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Local Shopping

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London Shopping / Books
Westminister Underground Station,  Bridge Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1A Map
5 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
A branch of Smiths is a fixture of practically every high street up and down the country. The chain sells stationery, magazines, books, greeting cards, ... More
 
 
 
London Shopping / Bags and Accessories
House of Fraser,  101 Victoria Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1E Map
10 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
Topshop is a byword for High Street Fashion in England, known for their inexpensive plain tops, basic collections and a good range of accessories. The ... More
 
 
 
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Local Dining

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The Cinnamon Club
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London Dining / Indian/South Asian Cuisine

The Cinnamon Club

The Old Westminster Library,  30 Great Smith Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P Map
4 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
Iqbal Wahhab’s grand venture in the magnificent Old Westminster Library has a dignified, traditional vibe. The imposing setting is the height of late Victorian taste, ... More
 
 
 
London Dining / Japanese Cuisine
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37 Monck Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P Map
5 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
Tucked away in the backstreets around the Palace of Westminster, Atami isn't exactly on the beaten track. But its location makes it a convenient and ... More
 
 
 
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Local Education

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London Education / Language Courses
16/18 Douglas Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P Map
13 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
Key languages offer tailor-made courses to a huge variety of students. This is one of the bigger schools and very professionally run. Definitely worth considering, ... More
 
 
 
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Local Leisure

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St James's Park
London Leisure / Parks and Gardens

St James's Park

Horse Guards Road, Westminster,  London,  SW1A Map
8 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
St James's Park, along with Green Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, forms an unbroken line of greenery that stretches over three ... More
 
 
 
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Local Pubs

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The Sherlock Holmes
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London Pubs / Pubs

The Sherlock Holmes

10 Northumberland Street, Westminster,  London,  WC2N Map
14 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
Part Victorian pub, part museum dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous sleuth. Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the ... More
 
 
 
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Jewel Tower

Abingdon Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P Map
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Westminster Abbey
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Westminster Abbey

Victoria Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P Map
2 minutes walk from Jewel Tower
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