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Enjoy the iconic panoramic views of London, from the Tower of London to St Pauls in the west, and Canary Wharf to Shooter's Hill in the east. Then look down and see London life through the Glass Floors, from a unique viewpoint 42 metres above the Thames.
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, a charitable trust founded in 1282.
A visit to Tower Bridge will transport you to Victorian London, telling the story of the city’s defining landmark from the very beginning. Immerse yourself in the architecture and engineering,...
The Tower Bridge is movable bridge of the double-leaf bascule (drawbridge) type that spans the River Thames between the Greater London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark. It is a distinct landmark that aesthetically complements the Tower of London, which it adjoins.
Tower Bridge is an architectural icon and one of London’s most famous attractions. Designed and built in Victorian times, it was the largest and most sophisticated bascule bridge ever completed when it opened in 1894, and it still endures more than 130 years later.
With its Gothic towers and central bascule flanked by dramatic suspension bridges, Tower Bridge is both a remarkable feat of engineering and one of London’s most instantly recognizable landmarks.
Tower Bridge, a Grade I listed marvel, stands tall and proud as an iconic symbol of British engineering and architectural excellence. Spanning the River Thames near the historic Tower of London, this combined bascule and suspension bridge has made an indelible mark on British heritage.
Everything you need to know to plan a safe and enjoyable visit to Tower Bridge. On the second Saturday every month, between 9:30 and 11:30, entry to Tower Bridge is reserved for Quieter Time attendees. Tower Bridge is closed from 24 to 26 December and open from 10:00 on the 1 January.
Built in the late-19th century, Tower Bridge’s bascule bridges and Gothic-style towers are famous features of London’s skyline.
Tower Bridge, one of the London’s most famous landmarks, is a bascule and suspension bridge on River Thames. It has two towers, in Victorian Gothic style, that are connected with two walkways that are constructed so they can resist horizontal forces from suspended parts of the bridge.