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Tower Bridge, London

Tower Bridge marks the gateway to Docklands. Building a bridge downstream from London Bridge was long considered impossible since this part of the river was used by large ships. The Brunels built a tunnel between Rotherhithe and Wapping, but a bridge seemed out of the question. Eventually pressure of traffic drove the building of what was at the time the world's biggest and most technically advanced "bascule" bridge. Opening took place in 1894.

Tower Bridge has a permanent exhibition housed in the upper walkway high above the road. This walkway was originally intended for pedestrians to use when the bridge was open.

 

 

 

 

 

Address: Tower Bridge Exhibition, Tower Bridge, London SE1 2UP.

Opening Times: 1st April to 30th September 10am to 6.30pm, last admission 5.30pm.

1st October to 31st March 9.30am to 6pm, last admission 5pm.

Closed 24th - 26th December and open from midday on January 1st.

Directions: Tower Bridge is close to London Bridge Station. Walk east along the Thames path from the station. Click here for an interactive map centred on Tower Bridge.

Access: Wheelchair access is good. Helpers are admitted free.

 

Contact:

telephone: 020 7403 3761

fax: 020 7357 7935

e-mail: enquiries@towerbridge.org.uk

web site: www.towerbridge.org.uk

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