Tower Bridge lifts around 800 times a year. Find out when the next Bridge Lift will be, and which vessel the Bridge will be lifting for below.
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All Lifts are listed below or use the search function to filter dates.
Please note that scheduled bridge lifts can be cancelled at short notice and without prior notification to the public. This may be due to unforeseen circumstances or situations outside of our control.
| Day | Date | Time | Vessel | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Sailing Barge Gladys | Down river | |||
| Sailing Barge Gladys | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Down river | |||
| Motor Vessel Dutch Master | Up river | |||
| Motor Vessel Dutch Master | Down river | |||
| Motor Ship Hamburg | Up river | |||
| SB Gladys | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Gladys | Down river | |||
| Sailing Barge Gladys | Up river | |||
| Motor Ship Hamburg | Down river | |||
| SB Gladys | Down river | |||
| SB Gladys | Up river | |||
| SB Gladys | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Down river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Down river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Down river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Down river | |||
| Motor Vessel Dutch Master | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Down river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Down river | |||
| Motor Vessel Dutch Master | Down river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Up river | |||
| Sailing Barge Will | Down river |
Ever wondered what vessels Tower Bridge lifts for? We’ve taken a look through our archives to find some of the most interesting and iconic boats and ships that have passed through Tower Bridge since 1894.
If your vessel has a mast or superstructure of 30ft (9m) or more and would like to enter or leave the Upper Pool of London, find out how to book a Bridge Lift for your vessel here.
Find out what to expect from a visit inside Tower Bridge, including opening times, how to get here and ticket prices.
