Tower of London Tour

Inner ward

Crown Jewels (Jewel House)

The working regalia of the British monarchy, in the Waterloo Block on the north side of the inner ward. The crowns pass on a moving walkway; the queue outside can be the longest of the day.

Time here
30–60 min (official guidance)
Access
Step-free · No stairs
Where
Inner ward · indoors
See on the map
The entrance to the Jewel House in the Waterloo Block
Photo: Son of Groucho, CC BY 2.0

What you can see

  • The Imperial State Crown and St Edward's Crown
  • The Sovereign's Sceptre with the Cullinan I diamond
  • The Coronation Spoon, the one piece to survive the 1649 sale of the regalia

Practical considerations

  • Step-free
  • No stairs
  • Low light
  • Sound effects
  • Queues at peak times
  • Level access throughout; staff can stop the travelator
  • Historic Royal Palaces suggests allowing about an hour including the queue
  • No photography inside
  • Braille and tactile displays available
Checked 10 Sept 2026

Access details from Historic Royal Palaces' accessibility page. Time estimates are ours unless marked official.

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