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London - Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge, opened in 1894, is one of London's best known landmarks, with its two neo-Gothic towers rising 65m/200ft above the river. The two heavy bascules or drawbridges bearing the roadway can be raised in a minute and a half to allow large ships to pass through (a rare occurrence nowadays, since cargo vessels now moor farther downstream). Since 1975 they have been raised by electric power.

Must-see attractions nearby:
There is also a museum housing the older hydraulic machinery which is still maintained in working order so as to be available in case of emergency. The glass covered walkway, 43m/142ft above the Thames, gives a splendid view of the river. Both towers contain an interesting exhibition employing animatronic characters and other special effects to explain the history of the bridge.
It was designed by Horace Jones and engineered by Wolfe Barry.
Address
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
London SE1 2UP
England
Hours
April 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close18:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:30
November 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Family 12.00
Adult 6.00
Students 4.50
Senior 4.50
Child 15 & under 3.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in local currency
Tips
Last admission 1 hour before closing. Group discount rates available. Children 14 and under must be accompanied.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
Underground: Tower Hill, London Bridge; BritRail: London Bridge, Fenchurch Street; Docklands Light Railway: Tower Gateway. Embankment Pier, Westminster Pier.
The Tower Bridge in London.
The Tower Bridge in London.
Detail of the Tower Bridge in London.
Tower Bridge, London.
The Tower Bridge over the River Thames in London.
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