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From the high-level Walkways, take in stunning panoramic views and experience the thrill of seeing London life through the Glass Floors. Follow in the footsteps of the unsung heroes of Tower Bridge. Uncover their stories and soak in the atmosphere of the working Bridge in one of London's true hidden gems: the magnificent Victorian Engine Rooms.
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Tower Bridge was built between 1886 and 1894 across the River Thames. It was selected from over 50 designs and ultimately created by Horace Jones, the City Architect, in collaboration with John Wolfe Barry. At the time, Tower Bridge was the largest and most sophisticated bascule bridge ever built and the bascules continue to be operated by hydrauli...
The best way to get to Tower Bridge is via public transportation. The closest Tube station is Tower Hill, accessible by the District and Circle lines. Visitors can also use London Bridge station, which is served by the Northern and Jubilee lines. Trains will bring you in to London Bridge, Fenchurch Street, or Tower Gateway DLR Stations, while numer...
Tower Bridge is open daily from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. (with the exception of Dec. 24 through 26, when the exhibition is closed). Visitors will get to go inside the two bridge towers, visit the Glass Floor—a viewpoint 138 feet (42 meters) above the River Thames—, and learn about the history of the site. The visit includes a peek into the Engine Roo...
The best view of Tower Bridge may not actually be from the bridge itself. To snap a great photo of the iconic site, head to one side of the Thames, either in front of the Tower of London on the north bank or in front of City Hall and Potters Fields Park alongside the south bank. Those visiting the HMS Belfast, another ticketed attraction, can also ...
Tower Bridge is fully accessible for guests needing special access. A lift is available to all levels, including in the towers and to the Engine Room exhibition, and there are also accessible toilets available. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome in all areas and not restricted. It's important to note that all bags will be searched upon entry to ...
- Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 2UP, UK
- 020 7403 3761
Open now. 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. An iconic London landmark and one of Britain's best loved historic sites, Tower Bridge is open to the public 363 days a year. Within the Bridge's iconic structure and magnificent Victorian Engine rooms, the Tower Bridge Exhibition is the best way of exploring the most famous bridge in the world!
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Feb 14, 2023 · Tower Bridge is 200-foot tall, 800-foot long, and 250-foot wide. Building Tower Bridge required the labour of 432 construction workers every day for eight years, from April 22, 1886 to June 30, 1894. Around 40,000 people use Tower Bridge every day. On December 30, 1952, the driver of bus 78 jumped the bridge while the leaves (AKA bascules) of ...
Tower Bridge. 40,084 reviews. #4 of 2,722 things to do in London. Points of Interest & LandmarksBridgesObservation Decks & Towers. Closed now. 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. An iconic London landmark and one of Britain's best loved historic sites, Tower Bridge is open to the public 363 days a year.
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