Bridge Lifts

10 interesting and iconic vessels that have passed through Tower Bridge since the opening at 1894.

Behind every Bridge Lift, there is a highly skilled Bridge Driver. Take a deep dive into the role and find out what it takes to train for a truly unique job.

Tower Bridge opens up to let boats through, but have you ever wondered how that works?

Tower Bridge opens to let tall boats pass through. Learn more about why Tower Bridge lifts.

One of London’s greatest hidden spaces, the Bascule Chambers were built as an operational area to allow for the movement of the Bridge's huge counterweights used during Bridge Lifts.