Jewel Tower, London

Name: Jewel Tower
Address: Abingdon St, London, SW1P 3JX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 370 333 1181

#214 among attractions in London

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Jewel Tower is a 14th-century surviving element of the Palace of Westminster, in London, England. It was built between 1365 and 1366, under the direction of William of Sleaford and Henry de Yevele, to house the personal treasure of King Edward III. The original tower was a three-storey, crenellated stone building which occupied a secluded part of the palace and was protected by a moat linked to the River Thames. The ground floor featured elaborate sculpted vaulting, described by historian Jeremy Ashbee as "an architectural masterpiece". The tower continued to be used for storing the monarch's treasure and personal possessions until 1512, when a fire in the palace caused King Henry VIII to relocate his court to the nearby Palace of Whitehall. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'54"N, 0°7'35"W

Address

Abingdon StCity of Westminster (St. James's)London SW1P 3JX United Kingdom

Contact

+44 370 333 1181

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Day trips

Jewel Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Margaret's.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jewel Tower open?

Jewel Tower is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Jewel Tower?

Nearby attractions include College Green, London (1 min walk), Victoria Tower, London (2 min walk), Westminster Abbey Museum, London (2 min walk), Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst Memorial, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Jewel Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewel Tower:

Metro

Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (6 min walk)
Lambeth North • Lines: Bakerloo (16 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (7 min walk)
London Eye - Waterloo Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (11 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (17 min walk)
London Waterloo (17 min walk)

Bus

Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (18 min walk)
Waterloo Station / Mepham Street • Lines: 243 (18 min walk)