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19th century bascule bridge spanning the Thames.
Competing with the London Eye for the capital’s most vertiginous experience, Tower Bridge offers one of the best vantage points in the city from its spectacular high walkways, elevated 140ft above the Thames. The East Walkway boasts fantastic views of the Docklands and the elegant Canary Wharf, while from the West Walkway you can compare the mixed architectural styles of the GLA building, the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, the City and Pool of London, Big Ben and the London Eye. Now galleried, these walkways were originally built to transport pedestrians across the Thames when the bridge was being lifted to let tall ships sail past. Entering via the North Tower, visitors are whisked smoothly and seamlessly by lift to the top (47 metres above the Thames) where they have a unique opportunity to see the Bridge’s spectacular steel skeleton from within. A series of short films document the fascinating history of the Bridge, while interactive computerised kiosks and graphic panels explain the significance of the incredible views. Each tour ends with a dramatic descent into the historical Victorian Engine Rooms. Installed for the completion of the bridge in 1894, these huge and beautifully maintained, coal-driven engines were used to power the thousands of bridge lifts. Experiment with models demonstrating the technology behind the Bridge, while viewing an intriguing collection of photographs charting the life story of this world famous construction, before being taken smoothly back down to solid ground.
Best for:
Elevated walkways over city waterways, vantage points and engines.
Did you know?
In 1952 a London bus had to perform a dramatic leap from one part of the drawbridge to the other when the Bridge began to rise with the bus still on it. |
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Museums Near The Tower Bridge Exhibition |
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| Fashion & Textile Museum |
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Bermondsey Street,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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6 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret |
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St Thomas's Street,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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12 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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| The oldest operating theatre in England.
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Sights and Attractions Near The Tower Bridge Exhibition |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Tower Bridge |
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Tower Bridge Road,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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0 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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| 19th century bascule bridge spanning the Thames.
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| Design Museum |
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Shad Thames,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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5 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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Hotels Near The Tower Bridge Exhibition |
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| London Hotels |
| Hilton London Tower Bridge |
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Tooley Street
London,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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5 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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| London Hotels |
| Premier Inn Tower Bridge |
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Tower Bridge Road
London,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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7 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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Event Near The Tower Bridge Exhibition |
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| London Event |
| Big Dance 2008 |
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City Hall,
The Queen's Walk & various locations,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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3 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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| London Event |
| The Frontline |
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Shakespeare's Globe,
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New Globe Walk,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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20 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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Shopping Near The Tower Bridge Exhibition |
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| London Shopping |
| Lassco RBK |
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Brunswick House,
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Wandsworth Road,
Southwark,
London,
SW8
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7 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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| London Shopping |
| New Caledonian Market (Bermondsey Square Antique Market) |
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Bermondsey Square,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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10 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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Dining Near The Tower Bridge Exhibition |
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| London Dining |
| Blue Print Cafe |
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Design Museum,
Butlers Wharf,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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2 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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| London Dining |
| Magdalen |
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152
Tooley Street,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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5 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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Leisure Near The Tower Bridge Exhibition |
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| London Leisure |
| Fitness Exchange |
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Cottons,
Tooley Street,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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9 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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Pubs Near The Tower Bridge Exhibition |
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| London Pubs |
| The Anchor Tap |
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Horsleydown Road,
Bermondsey,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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0 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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| London Pubs |
| The George Inn |
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Borough High Street,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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14 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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Nightlife Near The Tower Bridge Exhibition |
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| London Nightlife |
| SeOne |
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41-43
St Thomas Street,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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8 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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Business Near The Tower Bridge Exhibition |
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| London Business |
| Tower Bridge |
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Tower Bridge Road,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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0 minutes distance from The Tower Bridge Exhibition
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| Design Museum |
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Shad Thames,
Tower Bridge,
Southwark,
London,
SE1
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