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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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| Westminster Abbey |
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Dean's Yard,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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2 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| House of Lords |
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Parliament Square,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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2 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| Westminster Bridge |
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Victoria Embankment,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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5 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms |
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Clive Steps,
King Charles Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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6 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Hotels Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Hotels |
| Jolly St Ermin's |
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Caxton Street,
London,
SW1H
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8 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| London Hotels |
| City Inn Westminster Hotel |
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30
John Islip Street,
London,
SW1P
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8 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Event Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Event |
| Westminster Abbey Midnight Mass, Christmas Carols & Services |
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Westminster Abbey,
Dean's Yard,
SW1P
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2 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| New Year's Day Parade |
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Parliament Square,
Westminster Bridge,
SW1P
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2 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Entertainment Near Jewel Tower |
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14 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Shopping Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Shopping |
| WH Smith |
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Westminister Underground Station,
Bridge Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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5 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| London Shopping |
| Topshop |
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House of Fraser,
101
Victoria Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1E
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10 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Restaurants Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Restaurants |
| The Cinnamon Club |
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The Old Westminster Library,
30
Great Smith Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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4 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| Inn the Park - St James's Park |
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St James's Park,
St James's,
London,
SW1A2BJ
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8 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Education Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Education |
| Key Languages |
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16/18
Douglas Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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13 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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Leisure Near Jewel Tower |
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| London Leisure |
| St James's Park |
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Horse Guards Road,
St James's,
London,
SW1A
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8 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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| The Sherlock Holmes |
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Northumberland Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N
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14 minutes distance from Jewel Tower
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