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Tower Bridge Exhibition

July activities in and around Tower Bridge

Published: 4 July 2011

Read about events taking place in and around Tower Bridge this July

At Tower Bridge Exhibition this month visitors can experience the evocative London in Black and White Photographic exhibition, featuring an era of London and its people in a time gone by.  From July 23 children of all ages can once again be entertained with Victorian Games, from giant hopscotch to deck quoits and roller ball. Children can also enjoy the new fun Tower Bridge Passport, which allows them to design their own passport photo and collect stickers throughout the exhibition.

City of London Festival
Date: Until 16 July   Where: Various Locations across London

Each summer the City of London Festival brings the City's unique buildings and outdoor spaces to life with an extensive artistic programme of music, visual arts, film, walks and talks, much of it free to the public. Inaugurated in 1962 to revitalise the cultural life of the City it has established itself as one of the UK's leading arts events. The Festival entertains all those that live, work and visit this special location with unique events and world-class artists in beautiful surroundings. Discover the Festival, uncover the City.

For further information visit the Festivals Website, http://www.colf.org/index.cfm

London Bridges Walk- In association with Kidney Research
Date: Sun 10 July- Where: Potters Field

Due to popular demand, the London Bridges Walk 2011 will return to Potters Fields Park! With it's great view of The Thames and Tower Bridge this venue is perfect to host the start and finish area.

Feel the camaraderie as you join kidney patients, their families and friends, as well as our other dedicated supporters all wearing their purple t-shirts with pride!

This is an event that anyone can enter, young or old, and offers the chance to pass by many of London’s most spectacular sights.

http://www.pottersfields.co.uk/events-and-activities.html


TurkishFest
Date: Sat 23 Jul 12:00 - Sun 24 Jul 19:00
Time: 12 noon - 9pm Saturday 23rd July & 12 noon - 7pm Sunday 24th July
Where: Potters Field

TurkishFest is back once again transforming the South Bank with its exciting programme of entertainment, creative artists and rich river side bazaar catering for every mood and all ages.

http://www.pottersfields.co.uk/events-and-activities.html


Rites of Life Exhibition
Date: 1 July - 6 September 2011
Time: 24/7 Where: More London
Admission: FREE!

All round the world people have developed ceremonies and events to mark the passage of their lives from one stage to another.  During more than seven years, Swedish photographer, Anders Ryman*, travelled the world to record and photographs such rites.  This major exhibition, Rites of Life, will feature his most compelling images shown in a large-scale outdoor exhibition, consisting of more than 50 images and two information panels, mounted on separate illuminated screens, making the exhibition available FREE to the public 24 hours a day. 

The exhibition will be staged at More London Riverside in front of The Scoop at More London amphitheatre, situated between City Hall and HMS Belfast.  The Tower of London is just across the River.  Thousands of people work in this area, others saunter along the riverside and Queen's Walk from London Bridge to Tower Bridge.

http://www.morelondon.com/index.html


London Youth Dance
Date: 9 & 10 July 2011, Location: The Scoop at More London
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
Admission: FREE!

The London Youth Dance Weekend is a much loved fixture on the youth dance calendar.  With a carousel of open air performances animating The Scoop at More London, this is a not to be missed event for audience and performers alike.

More than forty youth dance companies from London and beyond come together each day to produce this back to back programme of uplifting dance performances.  From break dance to ballet, contemporary to kathak, there is sure to be something to set your feet tapping!
The London Youth Dance Weekend is a rare chance to experience the energy and vibe created by dance in the open air.

http://www.morelondon.com/index.html