Tower Bridge from the South Bank
Another of London’s famous landmarks. It’s free to cross and free to look at, but if you’re interested in how it works and how they built it, we’d also recommend the tour which you have to pay for. It takes you right up to the top of the towers and back down to the engine room. After your tour, take a walk down the re-developed South Bank past the “Bee Hive” mayor’s offices to the Hays Galleria wharf which is full of restaurants and shops. Nearest tube station is Tower Hill. This is an extract from our free London City Guide.
Tower Bridge at night
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TOWER BRIDGE
The Tower Bridge Exhibition explained above is open daily in the summer from 10am to 6.30pm and in the winter from 9.30am to 6pm. Adult admission is £7, children £3, family from £11, concessions £5 (2010 prices). One of the highlights of Tower Bridge is seeing the two sides lift to allow boats underneath. You can make sure you see this sight by checking out the bridge lift times here. For a unique expereince, consider the Private Walking Tour of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London which is led by an art historian. You can also see Tower Bridge on most of the river cruises available on the Thames. Take a look at the options here.
ADDRESS & CONTACT
Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP
Tel: +44 (0) 207 403 3761
Tower Bridge is next to the Tower of London on the North Bank of the Thames and next to the “Beehive” Mayoral offices on the South Bank of the Thames. Nearest tube station is Tower Hill
MORE ON TOWER BRIDGE
Tower Bridge website
Wikipedia - Tower Bridge
Private Walking Tour of Tower Bridge & The Tower of London
Londonpass - Offers free entry to the Tower Bridge Experience
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