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Over its 130 years, Tower Bridge has been the location of a number of daring feats, from daring fly-throughs to the jumping of a London bus over the rising bascules.
Take a deep dive into the history of our Bridge Drivers, discover how the job has changed in the past century and find out what it takes to become one.
Find out how to get to Tower Bridge. It is very easy to find us with several transports hubs nearby.
Discover how Tower Bridge became as a source of inspiration to many artists, from William Lionel Wyllie to Julian Trevelyan.
Discover the story of how a London bus jumped the Tower Bridge bascules in 1952.
Sitemap of the Tower Bridge website.
You're now connected to WiFi inside Tower Bridge. We hope enjoy your visit.
Series of films and activities exploring how Tower Bridge was built
Facts and information to help teachers plan their facilitated visit to Tower Bridge with their class.
Facts and information to help home educators plan their facilitated visit to Tower Bridge with their class.
Series of films and activities exploring why Tower Bridge was built
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Our Artist in Residence programme has been running since 2017, helping visitors and staff alike to see London's defining landmark anew.
Tower Bridge and Engine Rooms Conditions of Entry
Who looks after Tower Bridge? For nearly 40 years, Edward 'Ted' Forrest had the honour - discover the story of his amazing scrapbook chronicling his time at the London's most famous Bridge.
Who was Sir William Arrol, the man responsible for the steel frame of Tower Bridge and what else is the Scot famous for? Discover this and more about the Scottish Engineering legend.
Discover the story of Sir Horace Jones, the lead architect behind Tower Bridge's design.
Can you help us uncover the history of Tower Bridge? Did your ancestor work here? Get in touch to help us understand more about Tower Bridge's history.
Discover Tower Bridge’s royal connections, including some surprising facts about the ancient link to King Edward I, Eleanor of Provence and the nursery rhyme 'London Bridge is Falling Down'.
Discover the historical events behind the construction, build and working life of Tower Bridge.