Jewel Tower
ADDRESS
Abingdon Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3JY
TELEPHONE
020 7222 2219
OPENING TIMES
Mar to Oct: Daily 10am-5pm, Nov to Mar: Daily 10am-4pm | Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
PRICES
£3.20 (Adults), £2.90 (Concs), £1.90 (Children)
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Across the road from the imposing Houses of Parliament, 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 - also known as the King's Privy Wardrobe - 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 the history of both Houses of Parliament.Best for:
14th century vaulted ceiling, medieval remains and ruins.
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Opening and closing times for Jewel Tower
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St Ermins Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 54% off from £160
2 Caxton Street, SW1H | 8 minutes from Jewel Tower
A listed Victorian building, this hotel has kept the old English charm beautifully intact while offering guests comfortable rooms and efficient Italian service. It’s located in ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 54% off from £160
2 Caxton Street, SW1H | 8 minutes from Jewel Tower
A listed Victorian building, this hotel has kept the old English charm beautifully intact while offering guests comfortable rooms and efficient Italian service. It’s located in ...More
Grange Rochester Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 66% off from £85
69 Vincent Square, SW1P | 12 minutes from Jewel Tower
The Grange Rochester is situated in Westminster's peaceful Vincent Square, within walking distance of some of London's most notable landmarks. With 80 en-suite rooms spread across ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 66% off from £85
69 Vincent Square, SW1P | 12 minutes from Jewel Tower
The Grange Rochester is situated in Westminster's peaceful Vincent Square, within walking distance of some of London's most notable landmarks. With 80 en-suite rooms spread across ...More
The Rubens at the Palace
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 63% off from £129
39 Buckingham Palace Road London, SW1W0PS | 17 minutes from Jewel Tower
This is as close to Buckingham Palace as you can get. It’s also nearby Victoria station which is not quite as glamorous but very convenient. There ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 63% off from £129
39 Buckingham Palace Road London, SW1W0PS | 17 minutes from Jewel Tower
This is as close to Buckingham Palace as you can get. It’s also nearby Victoria station which is not quite as glamorous but very convenient. There ...More
Westminster Abbey
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Dean's Yard, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes from Jewel Tower
Elizabeth I, Mary I, Mary II, Edward the Confessor, Edward I, Edward III, Edward VI, Henry III, Henry V, Henry VII, James I, George II, Richard ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Dean's Yard, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes from Jewel Tower
Elizabeth I, Mary I, Mary II, Edward the Confessor, Edward I, Edward III, Edward VI, Henry III, Henry V, Henry VII, James I, George II, Richard ...More
House of Lords
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes 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 Parliament. ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes 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 Parliament. ...More
Big Ben
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, St Margaret Street, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from Jewel Tower
Sir Charles Barry sought advice from Benjamin Lewis Vuillamy - clockmaker to the Queen - and Augustus Pugin when it came to designing the clock ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, St Margaret Street, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from Jewel Tower
Sir Charles Barry sought advice from Benjamin Lewis Vuillamy - clockmaker to the Queen - and Augustus Pugin when it came to designing the clock ...More
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Sights and Attractions near Jewel Tower
The best museums, galleries, attractions near Jewel Tower
Westminster Bridge
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Victoria Embankment, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 5 minutes from Jewel Tower
Westminster Bridge lies on the Thames between the Houses of Parliament and County Hall with the delights of the Southbank Centre and the National Theatre beyond. ...More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Victoria Embankment, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 5 minutes from Jewel Tower
Westminster Bridge lies on the Thames between the Houses of Parliament and County Hall with the delights of the Southbank Centre and the National Theatre beyond. ...More
Churchill War Rooms
London > Attractions > Museums
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from Jewel Tower
Winston Churchill directed the troops during World War II from a small warren of underground rooms, which are now open to the public. Visitors to the ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from Jewel Tower
Winston Churchill directed the troops during World War II from a small warren of underground rooms, which are now open to the public. Visitors to the ...More
Garden Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Lambeth Palace Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Jewel Tower
Situated in the restored church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, adjacent to Lambeth Palace on the banks of the River Thames, the Garden Museum provides an insight into ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Lambeth Palace Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Jewel Tower
Situated in the restored church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, adjacent to Lambeth Palace on the banks of the River Thames, the Garden Museum provides an insight into ...More
Step 9 (Of 12)
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st May 2012 to 26th May 2012
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 13 minutes from Jewel Tower
Blake Harrison is stepping away from the screen and onto the stage for Step 9 (of 12) at the Trafalgar Studios. Directed by Tom Attenborough, the ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st May 2012 to 26th May 2012
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 13 minutes from Jewel Tower
Blake Harrison is stepping away from the screen and onto the stage for Step 9 (of 12) at the Trafalgar Studios. Directed by Tom Attenborough, the ...More
Louise Giblin: Body Casting Olympians
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 24th May and 25th May 2012 at 10am-5pm & 26th May 2012 at 10am-4pm
Mall Galleries, The Mall, SW1Y | 14 minutes from Jewel Tower
Sculptures made from casts of athletes, gymnasts and swimmers including Beth Tweddle, Kriss Akabusi, Dame Kelly Holmes, Sally Gunnel and Darren Leach, together with drawings from ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 24th May and 25th May 2012 at 10am-5pm & 26th May 2012 at 10am-4pm
Mall Galleries, The Mall, SW1Y | 14 minutes from Jewel Tower
Sculptures made from casts of athletes, gymnasts and swimmers including Beth Tweddle, Kriss Akabusi, Dame Kelly Holmes, Sally Gunnel and Darren Leach, together with drawings from ...More
Student Symposium: On Failure
London > Events > Business Events Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 - 10am
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), 12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, SW1Y | 14 minutes from Jewel Tower
Students present their research....More
London > Events > Business Events Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 - 10am
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), 12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, SW1Y | 14 minutes from Jewel Tower
Students present their research....More
St John's Smith Square
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Smith Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from Jewel Tower
This stunning 18th century church was designed by architect Thomas Archer and now is a venue for concerts, art exhibitions and a restaurant. With its four ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Smith Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from Jewel Tower
This stunning 18th century church was designed by architect Thomas Archer and now is a venue for concerts, art exhibitions and a restaurant. With its four ...More
The Slug And Lettuce
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 12 minutes from Jewel Tower
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect place ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 12 minutes from Jewel Tower
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect place ...More
Westminster Cathedral
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
42 Francis Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 14 minutes from Jewel Tower
Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic church. London’s only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, offers a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky. While ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
42 Francis Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 14 minutes from Jewel Tower
Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic church. London’s only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, offers a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky. While ...More
Crockatt and Powell
London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes from Jewel Tower
If you hate the commercial, branded feel of mega bookshops like Waterstones and Borders this one's a treat. Crockatt and Powell is an independent bookshop that ...More
London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes from Jewel Tower
If you hate the commercial, branded feel of mega bookshops like Waterstones and Borders this one's a treat. Crockatt and Powell is an independent bookshop that ...More
Cardinal Place
London > Shopping > Shopping Centres
Victoria Street, Victoria, London, Westminster, London SW1E5JD | 15 minutes from Jewel Tower
Cardinal Place is a snazzy new shopping venue in Victoria. Housed under a curvaceous, new-age glass capsule it has become a bit of a visual icon ...More
London > Shopping > Shopping Centres
Victoria Street, Victoria, London, Westminster, London SW1E5JD | 15 minutes from Jewel Tower
Cardinal Place is a snazzy new shopping venue in Victoria. Housed under a curvaceous, new-age glass capsule it has become a bit of a visual icon ...More
Greensmiths
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
27 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 15 minutes from Jewel Tower
Greensmiths combines an excellent butcher's (The Ginger Pig), artisan baker's (The Old Post Office Bakery) and Covent Garden Market greengrocer's (Solstice) under one roof - all ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
27 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 15 minutes from Jewel Tower
Greensmiths combines an excellent butcher's (The Ginger Pig), artisan baker's (The Old Post Office Bakery) and Covent Garden Market greengrocer's (Solstice) under one roof - all ...More
Quirinale
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
North Court, 1 Great Peter Street, , London, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from Jewel Tower
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
North Court, 1 Great Peter Street, , London, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from Jewel Tower
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Crussh
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
4 Millbank, Westminster, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from Jewel Tower
This chain of juice bars squishes together a delightful variety of flavoursome, healthy drinks. They press fresh juice fruit right in front of you, and blend ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
4 Millbank, Westminster, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from Jewel Tower
This chain of juice bars squishes together a delightful variety of flavoursome, healthy drinks. They press fresh juice fruit right in front of you, and blend ...More
The Cinnamon Club
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
The Old Westminster Library, 30 Great Smith Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from Jewel Tower
Iqbal Wahhab's grand venture in the magnificent Old Westminster Library has a dignified, traditional vibe. The imposing setting of The Cinnamon Club is the height of ...More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
The Old Westminster Library, 30 Great Smith Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from Jewel Tower
Iqbal Wahhab's grand venture in the magnificent Old Westminster Library has a dignified, traditional vibe. The imposing setting of The Cinnamon Club is the height of ...More
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 22 minutes from Jewel Tower
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 22 minutes from Jewel Tower
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
King's College Medical School
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 22 minutes from Jewel Tower
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 22 minutes from Jewel Tower
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London College Of Communication
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 26 minutes from Jewel Tower
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 26 minutes from Jewel Tower
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
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Leisure near Jewel Tower
Jewel Tower gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
London Marriott Hotel County Hall Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Jewel Tower
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Jewel Tower
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ...More
Jubilee Gardens
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Jewel Tower
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Jewel Tower
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ...More
Urban Retreat at Harrods
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
5th Floor, Harrods, London, SW1X | 12 minutes from Jewel Tower
Surely one of the most desirable places to spoil yourself rotten - the Urban Retreat flagship spa sits ever so prettily on the top floor of ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
5th Floor, Harrods, London, SW1X | 12 minutes from Jewel Tower
Surely one of the most desirable places to spoil yourself rotten - the Urban Retreat flagship spa sits ever so prettily on the top floor of ...More
Red Lion Pub
London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from Jewel Tower
Right across the street from the Houses of Parliament, the Red Lion is perfectly positioned for politicos to pop in for a pint after a heated ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from Jewel Tower
Right across the street from the Houses of Parliament, the Red Lion is perfectly positioned for politicos to pop in for a pint after a heated ...More
Albert Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
52 Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1H | 9 minutes from Jewel Tower
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
52 Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1H | 9 minutes from Jewel Tower
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The Sherlock Holmes
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 14 minutes from Jewel Tower
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 14 minutes from Jewel Tower
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ...More
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Nightlife near Jewel Tower
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Bassoon Piano Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 12 minutes from Jewel Tower
The cocktails in the Bassoon Piano Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 12 minutes from Jewel Tower
The cocktails in the Bassoon Piano Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which ...More
Institute of Contemporary Art Bar & Cafe
London > Nightlife > Bars
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 14 minutes from Jewel Tower
The Institute of Contemporary Art on The Mall (just down the road from the Queen's pad) is a great place for a trendy drink after taking ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 14 minutes from Jewel Tower
The Institute of Contemporary Art on The Mall (just down the road from the Queen's pad) is a great place for a trendy drink after taking ...More
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Meeting venue hire near Jewel Tower
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Westminster Abbey
London > Business > Venue Hire
Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes from Jewel Tower
Conference facilities can accommodate for up to 1100 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes from Jewel Tower
Conference facilities can accommodate for up to 1100 people....More
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from Jewel Tower
Seven floors of purpose-built meeting space in the heart of London. The QEII prides itself on events organisation skills. They have an in-house team of audio-visual ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from Jewel Tower
Seven floors of purpose-built meeting space in the heart of London. The QEII prides itself on events organisation skills. They have an in-house team of audio-visual ...More
One Great George Street
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Great George Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 5 minutes from Jewel Tower
Conference facilities can accomodate for up to 1392 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Great George Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 5 minutes from Jewel Tower
Conference facilities can accomodate for up to 1392 people....More
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What's On Today Near Jewel Tower Early Opera Company Concerts | On 26th May 2012 St John's Smith Square 4 minutes walk from Jewel Tower Harpsichordist Christian Curnyn conducts arias from Handel's Ottone, Flavio, Alessandro, Admeto, Riccardo Primo and Siroe, Hasse's Cleofide, Porpora's Polifemo and ...More Kimberley Marshall Concerts | On 26th May 2012 St John's Smith Square 4 minutes walk from Jewel Tower The organist performs works by Bach and Louis Marchand....More Crack Comedy Club Comedy | On 26th May 2012 The Slug And Lettuce 12 minutes walk from Jewel Tower Topical and political satire from Nick Revell, plus Andrew Lawrence and Simon Feilder....More The Boat Show Comedy | On 26th May 2012 Tattershall Castle 13 minutes walk from Jewel Tower Energetic physical comedy from Terry Alderton, plus Bob Mills, The Noise Next Door and MC Michael Legge....More Student Symposium: On Failure Business Events | On 26th May 2012 Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 14 minutes walk from Jewel Tower Students present their research....More Eris Exhibitions | On 26th May 2012 Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 14 minutes walk from Jewel Tower A multimedia performance adapted from Claire Hooper's film, following the experiences of Danielle Marie Shillingford as she struggles to regain ...More Cinema As Art: Talk Exhibitions | On 26th May 2012 Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 14 minutes walk from Jewel Tower With Maeve Connolly....More Theatricality And Staging: Talk Exhibitions | On 26th May 2012 Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 14 minutes walk from Jewel Tower With Bridget Crone....More Isy Suttie: Pearl And Dave Comedy | On 26th May 2012 Southbank Centre 15 minutes walk from Jewel Tower Musical comedy about online dating from the Peep Show star....More Spira Mirabilis Concerts | On 26th May 2012 Southbank Centre 15 minutes walk from Jewel Tower The orchestra performs Beethoven's Symphony No 6 'Pastoral'....More 
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