Places to Visit
Tower Bridge's surrounding areas are rich in culture and
heritage. The Visit The
City website provides a wide range of interesting ideas to
supplement your visit to Tower Bridge Exhibition. You may be
surprised at how many great attractions there are to visit.
As an introduction to the skyline of London, the panoramic views
from Tower Bridge's Walkways showcase many of the City's most
recognisable landmarks.
The Monument
Sir Christopher Wren's flame-topped monument to the Great Fire
of London offers one of the best views over the City.
Recently re-opened after major renovation work, this impressive
structure, complete with a new viewing platform, stands some
160ft high and consists of 311 steps.
A joint ticket for Tower Bridge Exhibition and the Monument can
be purchased from either attractions Ticket office. Children 15 or
younger must be accompanied by an adult to enter Tower Bridge
Exhibition and children 13 or under must be accompanied by an adult
to climb the Monument.
Visit The Monument
website.
The Tower of London
The Tower of London has seen nearly 1,000 years of constant
service as a royal palace, fortress, prison, place of execution,
arsenal, mint, menagerie and more. Historic highlights include The
White Tower, completed in 1100, the place of execution (Tower
Green) and the fabulous Crown Jewels.
Visit the Tower
of London website.
All Hallows by the Tower
The oldest church in the City of London, dating back to 675 A.D,
All Hallows was the best located to receive the bodies of traitors
executed at the Tower. Although surviving the Great Fire of London,
it was less fortunate during World War II when a bomb raid
destroyed all but the Tower and walls. Qualified guides conduct 20
minute highlight tours, free of charge, allowing you to learn more
about this fascinating church's history.
Visit the All
Hallows by the Tower website.
HMS Belfast
Moored just a short walk from Tower Bridge, this unique reminder
of Britain's naval heritage is a veteran of the World War II
Normandy landings and the final battle with the German Warship
Scharnhorst. Nine decks of 'living history' are open for
exploration.
Visit the HMS Belfast
website.
St Katharine's Dock
Dating from 1824, this was one of the Victorians' great
purpose-built, enclosed London docks. Once bustling with ships
unloading luxury goods from around the world, it is now fully
developed for visitors with pubs, bistros and boats which include
traditional Thames sailing barges.
Visit the St Katharine's
Dock website.
Hay's Galleria
Built in the 1850s, Hay's Wharf accepted deliveries from ships
from all over the world and was regarded as the 'Larder of London'.
The great Hay's Wharf complex has recently been restored with
coffee houses, bars and shopping outlets. Those who visit the
Galleria today stand on the same spot where the tea clippers from
India and China edged their way into the dock 150 years ago.
Visit the Hay's
Galleria website.