- Jewel Tower. The old Jewel Tower was built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures and was known as the ‘King’s Privy Wardrobe’.
- The ground floor of the Jewel Tower became the kitchen and scullery, while the first floor was used as a repository for various parliament documents.
- For full opening times, please visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/jewel-tower/. Inspiring 26 million people each year.
- Commissioned by Edward III around 1365, Jewel Tower was originally built to house the King’s personal treasures and had a moat dug around it for extra protection.
- Jewel Tower is an overlooked treasure English Heritage holds directly opposite from The Houses of Parliament.
- Around the back of Westminster Abbey, away from the hustle and bustle of Parliament Square, you will find a medieval survivor: the Jewel Tower.
- We explore the hidden secrets of The Jewel Tower – the lesser-known cousin of the Tower of London. The Tower of London gets too much credit.
- Even though it is called the Jewel Tower, there are no actual jewels kept inside. If you are wanting to see the crown jewels, you will need to visit the Tower of London.
- The Jewel Tower dates back almost 650 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster.
- The Jewel Tower dates back almost 650 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster.