Tower Bridge

Bridge London, England, United Kingdom

What to expect

Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule, suspension, and cantilever bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894. It crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and is one of five London bridges owned and maintained by the City Bridge Foundation. The bridge is 940 feet in length and consists of two 213-foot bridge towers connected at the upper level by two horizontal walkways, and a central pair of bascules that can open to allow shipping. The bridge deck is freely accessible to both vehicles and pedestrians, whereas the bridge's twin towers, high-level walkways, and Victorian engine rooms form part of the Tower Bridge Exhibition. Visitors can take in stunning panoramic views and experience the thrill of seeing London life through the Glass Floors, and uncover the stories of the unsung heroes of Tower Bridge in the Victorian Engine Rooms

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This family's experience:

Activities: We walked on the glass floor, visited the engine room and made it a half-day visit

Highlights: A great experience for the whole family ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Tower Bridge, which dominates the London cityscape silhouette. We watched the bridge open and then explored the south side of the river, where we found a free splash fountain and saw the HMS Belfast and Dunstans Church

Highlights: The kids loved watching the bridge open and playing in the splash fountain. We also enjoyed exploring the south side of the river and seeing the HMS Belfast and Dunstans Church ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Tower Bridge in the evening and took some photos

Highlights: The kids enjoyed taking selfies with the bridge in the background ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We walked across Tower Bridge, admiring its two Gothic towers and the glass walkway connecting them. We also enjoyed the views from the bridge and the nearby pedestrian walkways along the Thames

Highlights: The children were fascinated by the unique structure of Tower Bridge, with its impressive Gothic towers and the glass walkway. We enjoyed the views of the Thames from the bridge and the nearby pedestrian walkways ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We walked across Tower Bridge, enjoying the views of the city

Highlights: The kids were impressed by the impressive structure of the bridge. They also enjoyed the views from the top of the bridge ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We walked across Tower Bridge and took some great photos with the family. It's such an iconic London landmark

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the size and grandeur of the bridge, and it was fun to see the boats going underneath. We took some great pictures with the bridge in the background ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Tower Bridge and took the elevator to the top of the bridge. We also saw the Victorian machines that power the bridge

Highlights: The view of the Thames River and the city was spectacular. My son loved seeing the giant mirror on the ceiling ✨