About
The Jewel Tower is a rare surviving part of the medieval Palace of Westminster, a small building whose uses trace several chapters of government history. Originally a royal wardrobe, it later housed the House of Lords' records and then the National Weights and Measures Office, where standards for Britain and its empire were determined. Displays across three floors explain those changes, alongside digital reconstructions of the palace before the fire of 1834. Look for the Anglo-Saxon Palace of Westminster Sword, Norman stone capitals and the historic weights and measures. Visitors praise the knowledgeable staff and the manageable scale of the exhibitions, while the ground-floor cafe offers a place to pause near Parliament. The shop and cafe have wheelchair access, but the upper exhibitions require a steep, narrow spiral staircase.
ClosedPick a day for times and prices
- Weekends 10:00–16:00
Also open 29–30 Oct, 10:00–16:00
Off-peak days are £0.90 cheaper for an adult.
Today, Thursday 29 October
Off-peak day- Jewel Tower10:00 – 16:00
Off-peak prices, non-members
| Ticket | On the day | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.10 | £6.88 |
| Child | £4.00 | £3.40 |
| Concession | £7.20 | £6.12 |
| Family | £20.40 | £17.34 |
| Family (one adult) | £12.20 | £10.37 |
Opening times may change at short notice.
The main page lists daily 10am-5pm, last entry 4.30pm. Check the official calendar for seasonal dates. Standard-day walk-up prices exclude donation; advance online booking saves 15%. EH members enter free; NT membership alone does not cover admission. Security checks may apply.
Ground-floor cafe and shop have wheelchair access. Upper exhibitions require a steep spiral staircase of roughly 40 steps; there is no lift or entrance drop-off. No on-site toilets; the closest are at Westminster station.
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