Explore inside Tower BridgeDiscover iconic London views from the Walkways, dare yourself to walk across the spectacular Glass Floors and be amazed by the powerful machinery in our Engine Rooms.
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The Tower Bridge Exhibition is a display housed in the bridge's twin towers, the high-level walkways, and the Victorian engine rooms. It uses films, photos, and interactive displays to explain why and how Tower Bridge was built.
Very informative and interesting with a nice little video at the begining. The walkways have some pretty good views up and down the river. Good for short visits for people of all ages.Lower price than many things in London too.
Don't Mix Up London Bridge and Tower BridgeLondon Bridge and Tower Bridge look very different, yet both are famous bridges in their own right, and both are must-see attractions in the city. Both bridges are free to walk across, and they're both in great locations surrounded by other amazing attractions.
In 1962, it was discovered that the London Bridge was falling down. It was sinking into the Thames because it was not adequate for the increase in London traffic across it. Robert McCulloch a Lake Havasu businessman learned that the British Government was putting the bridge up for sale.
On the bridge itself, shops and houses flank the roadway. To the left, the familiar outline of the Tower of London rises behind the bridge, while on the right is the tower of St Mary Overie (St Mary Over the Water, now called Southwark Cathedral).
Tower Bridge is one of the most iconic London attractions and it's also very easy to visit. You can walk across the bridge for free or for a slight fee you can walk up inside the bridge, take in the breathtaking skyline and walk across the glass bottom walkway.
This walk takes you from London Bridge to Tower Bridge in the City of London. It's just over half a mile between the two iconic bridges so the walk should take around 10-15 minutes.
It's used as a symbol of London and is recognisable to visitors from all over the world – even if the majority of people don't know what it is actually called. London Bridge – London Bridge has existed in one form or another for nearly 2,000 years now. It's the site of the oldest crossing of the River Thames on record.
We suggest you to allow from 60 to 90 minutes for you to explore inside Tower Bridge. Your timed entry ticket includes a visit to the Towers, the high-level Walkways, Glass Floors and Victorian Engine Rooms.