Tower Bridge
bridge · London · United Kingdom
- Address
- Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP
- Prices
- Crossing the bridge: Free
The exhibition and walkways are ticketed separately.
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About
Combined bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, with high-level walkways.
History
It opened in 1894.
Good to know
- Crossing the bridge is free; the Tower Bridge Exhibition and glass-floored walkways are ticketed.
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