Tower Bridge, or London Bridge, was built over the River Thames and opened by King Edward VII in 1894. It is divided into two halves, the two halves being raised to allow ships to pass. Dimensions spread of 244 metres in length and 65 metres in height. Every day 40,000 people cross the bridge. The bridge is open from 10:00 to 17:30 from April to September and from 9:30 to 17:00 from October to March. It is one of the most famous attractions in England among tourists from all over the world.
What is the closest London Tube Station to Tower Bridge?
Tower Gateway station is approximately 200 metres from the centre of Tower Bridge. The best way to get to the bridge from Tower Gateway tube station is to walk. It takes only 5 minutes to walk to the bridge. You can also take the public buses from the tube station. Buses run every 2 minutes.
Tower Gateway station is on the Circle Line and District of Tube Underground system. It is located between Monument and Aldgate on the Circle line. It can also be reached on the District line from Monument and Aldgate East stations. Tower Gateway tube station can be reached from Fenchurch Street and Tower Gateway tube stations by using the out of station interchange. There is no cycle parking or toilet facilities at the station.
London Underground Station near Tower Bridge – Tower Hill Station
