London Bridge Area
The historic London Bridge Area comprises both north and south banks of the river Thames, from London Bridge to just beyond Tower Bridge.
Test your nerves, under the arches of London Bridge amongst the rats at the London Dungeon, where the resident 18th century judge knows exactly what you've been up to... the court isn't impressed either and the punishments will be harsh!
London Dungeon, 28/34 Tooley Street, London SE1 2SZ
Explore the HMS Belfast’s nine decks from the bridge to the massive engine rooms, well below the waterline.
HMS Belfast, Morgan's Lane, Tooley Street, London SE1 2JH
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nstead of just standing outside and having your photo taken near Tower Bridge you should enter the Tower Bridge Exhibition, inside this amazing structure and discover why the bridge was needed, how a design was chosen and how the bridge is raised. The main attraction has to be the spectacular views over London from the high level walkways, 45 metres above the River Thames. (Full disabled access, induction loops, English subtitles on videos, multilingual information boxes positioned around the displays in the Engine Rooms and scripts are available from the Ticket Office on request)
Tower Bridge Exhibition, Tower Bridge, London, SE1 2UP
You may need to take your own pillow when you board the Golden Hinde to see what life was like for Sir Francis and his plucky sailors as they prepared to sail around the globe over 400 years ago, in a boat not much bigger than a double-decker bus. This floating museum offers a different take on what to do with the family over the holidays.
Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, SE1 9DE
More London, SE1, the 13 acre riverside development by Tower Bridge, was designed by leading architects Foster and Partners and hosts The Scoop, London’s newest outside performance space and City Hall, one of London's most spectacular new buildings and home to the Greater London Authority and Mayor of London. City Hall is open to the public during weekdays and access to the top floor is available on set weekends. Telephone before visiting on 020 7983 4100.
You can visit the Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garrett, which has so many wonderful stories, that you must visit yourself, I don’t have enough space here!
The Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret, 9a St. Thomas St, London SE1 9RY
So, for loads to do, spectacular London views and food and drink outlets galore, visit the Pool of London.
Nearest stations: Tower Hill, London Bridge and Tower Gateway DLR
Useful websites:
www.discoverlondonbridge.com
www.londonbridgebid.co.uk
