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When Tower Bridge (London) rises; dates, times

Tower Bridge drawbridge in London
Tower Bridge drawbridge in London
Dates and times to know when Tower Bridge, London's famous drawbridge over the River Thames, goes up

When you go from trip to londonI'm sure you'll see the Tower Bridge, one of the great icons of the British capital.

this popular drawbridge about him Thames River, which was built at the end of the 19th century, stands out for its two large towers with style architecture neo-gothic joined by a walkway.

But don't just settle for the different panoramic views of the Tower Bridge from numerous places in London.

Do you know that visiting this famous drawbridge can have several attractions for you?

Tower Bridge, London sightseeing tour

El Tower Bridge It is now a tourist attraction, so you can climb a tower, cross the walkways that save the Thames, and go down the other tower.

Climbing the walkways of Tower Bridge in London You have the opportunity to see a large exhibition illustrating the history of this bridge, and you can also enjoy beautiful panoramic views of London and the River Thames.

You can also visit the Tower Bridge engine room, place from which the gear that lifts the two sections of the bridge with unusual speed.

Views from the Tower Bridge drawbridge walkway in London
Views from the Tower Bridge drawbridge walkway in London

In this visit you learn how this gear works.

When does the London drawbridge go up?

But sure to see raise the drawbridge It is the best way to appreciate its great magnitude, and I admit that I have not had the opportunity to see it, since this happens with different times and a number of times each day.

However, if you want to see it in operation, I advise you that before doing the trip to london consult the Tower Bridge opening hours to take it into account when planning your visit.

In general, on days of normal activity the bridge is raised two or three times, but on dates with great navigation activity on the Thames, and on weekends, it may wake up numerous times.

Tower Bridge opening dates and times

Therefore, if you are curious to see it, it does not cost you anything to consult here the Tower Bridge opening hours, in case you can match it with your London visit plan.

Of course, keep in mind that during the global pandemic period, Tower Bridge activity is much more restricted than usual.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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