Jewel Tower

676 reviews

30 min

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

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Historic and cultural

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

£2.65£2.94

Child 4–12 yearsi

£1.85£2.06

Estimated total · £2.65

Overview

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.

Location

Abingdon St
Westminster
SW1P 3JX London

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Ada Y.
Jun 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. even though it was a busy day.

Theo Y.
Mar 2026
Easy to combine with other sights. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Hanna G.
Dec 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, worth blocking a half-day for.

Elena W.
Jan 2025
The pace worked well with kids. (Queues moved faster than expected, worth blocking a half-day for.)

Diego Q.
Mar 2025
Well organized from start to finish. (Highlights matched what was advertised, easily one of the highlights of our trip.)

Ines S.
Feb 2025
We’d happily do this again. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Ravi Z.
Aug 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Sofia W.
Jun 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs. (Weekday visit lined up neatly with transit.)

Yuki T.
Jul 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Nadia A.
Nov 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. (Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, easily one of the highlights of our trip.)

James G.
Jun 2025
Well organized from start to finish. worth blocking a half-day for.

Nadia D.
Feb 2026
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Ada Q.
Oct 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. Queues moved faster than expected, even though it was a busy day.

Diego X.
Jul 2025
We’d happily do this again. nothing felt confusing at the entrance. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Priya H.
Nov 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

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