TOWER BRIDGE
Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy views from the high-level Walkways and learn about the history of the Bridge and how it was built. You can then visit the Victorian Engine Rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the Bridge lifts.
Open Daily
April - September: 10:00 - 18:30 (last admission 17:30)
October - March: 09:30 - 18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Tel: 0207 403 3761 for details.
Prices for Tower Bridge Exhibition
£6 Adults, £3 Children, Students & Seniors £4.50
Nearest tube: Tower Hill on the District and Circle lines or London Bridge on the Northern and Jubilee lines
TOWER OF LONDON
The Tower of London is adjacent to Tower Bridge.
The Tower was founded by King William the Conqueror in 11th Century.
Throughout its long history the Tower has served as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, an arsenal, royal mint, menagerie and jewel house.
The Queen Anne Boleyn, beheaded in 1536 for treason against King Henry VIII, is said to be occasionally seen walking around the tower carrying her head under her arm.
The Tower today is principally a tourist attraction. Besides the buildings themselves, the British Crown Jewels, a fine armour collection from the Royal Armouries, and a remnant of the wall of the Roman fortress are on display.
The tower is manned by the Yeomen Warders, who act as tour guides and provide security. Every evening, the warders participate in the Ceremony of the Keys, as the Tower is secured for the night.
Opening Times:
March - October:
Tue - Sat: 09.00-17.30
Sun - Mon: 10.00-17.30
(last admission: 17.00)
November- February:
Tue - Sat: 09.00-16.30
Sun - Mon: 10.00-16.30
(last admission 16.00)
Closed: 24-26 December, 1 January
Prices
Adult: £16
Child: £9.50
Student/Senior: £13
External Links
Book Tower of London Tickets with Viator Travel
Official Tower Bridge Web Site
Official Tower Of London Web Site
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