Tower Bridge is on the River Thames, in the borough of Tower Hamlets. It’s one of the most famous landmarks in London despite being just a little over 120 years old.
Transport links around London are great from Tower Bridge. Tower Hill, with the District and Circle lines, is the closest Underground station and is just seven minutes’ walk from Tower Bridge. However, London Bridge Underground station is only a short walk away too, and it’s served by the Northern and Jubilee lines.
The Borough of Tower Hamlets has a total of 33 schools that have been ranked as Outstanding by Ofsted. Pupils across the area have achieved some of the best Key Stage 2 results in England. Schools closest to Tower Bridge include Tower Bridge Primary School, which achieved a Good Ofsted rating, and Riverside Primary school, which is rated Outstanding.
Head out to enjoy the excitement of bustling Borough Market, which is London’s oldest market and one of the largest in the world. It has endless choices of vegetables, fruit, spices, meat and fish.
Hay’s Galleria shopping centre has permanent high street stores, but also changing market stalls always bringing something new to discover.
Tower Bridge has an exciting, vibrant nightlife, with many bars and clubs to choose from. The Water Poet is a fashionable pub with a great beer garden, and it serves up delicious meals too.
There are plenty of restaurants here too. The Shard is London’s tallest building and it’s home to the world-famous Shangri La Hotel, as well as several bars and restaurants, that enjoy spectacular views. Choose from Oblix, Bar 31, Aqua Shard, Gong, Hutong and Ting.
The Ivy is one of London’s best bar and restaurant chains with amazing décor and a great atmosphere, and there’s one just minutes from Tower Bridge. Vapianos Tower Bridge serves up freshly made food in a lively, feel-good atmosphere. Italian specialities are handmade and all dishes are prepared by chefs directly in front of their guests, who can customise them to their liking.
There are plenty of healthcare facilities in the Tower Bridge area, including private options. Pharmacies are easy to find as there are many of them nearby, and dental care is readily available too.
The 12th century Tower of London is definitely worth a visit to learn about the prisoners that were held there. View the Crown Jewels of England while you’re there and enjoy the amazing architecture of the tower. HMS Belfast is a World War II warship and another London landmark to visit. Head up the 72 levels of The Shard to see stunning views across London.
Bridge Theatre opened in 2017 and is home to the London Theatre Company, but a little further along the Thames you’ll also find Shakespeare’s Globe, which has open-air productions of his plays.
Being in London there are so many exciting things to explore nearby or just a short ride on the tube away.
