The Jewel Tower on Abingdon Street in Westminster dates back over 700 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster. It was built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures and was known as the 'King’s Privy Wardrobe.' The tower features a 14th century ribbed vault and displays a fascinating exhibition about the history of Parliament.... More

Why would you pay money to look at someone else's jewels, especially from such a distance? We had a London Pass, so in theory it did not cost us as much. More

Not much inside. Take in the outside and use your imagination! Read the history on the web or from a book, truly beauty is on the outside! Not worth the trip inside. More

The Jewel Tower looked like an interesting building from the outside. However, I was expecting more on the inside. On the ground floor you have a small café/shop. It's also the place where you buy your ticket. An exhibition about the history of the British Parliamentary system occupies two rooms on the first floor. On the second floor there's an... More

The Jewel Tower in London is one of only two surviving sections of the medieval royal Palace of Westminster, the other being Westminster Hall. It was built in approximately 1365 to house the treasures of Edward III and its alternative name was the "King's Privy Wardrobe". It is a small three storey building constructed of stone, which stands across the... More