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| Tower Bridge, London |
London's Tower Bridge is a most popular landmark near to the Tower of London after which its name is derived as Tower Bridge. This bridge is made over River Thames. It took 8 years, 5 contractors and more than 425 workers to get it complete and on 30th June, 1894 it was opened by King Edward VII. The bridge was designed by Horace Jones and Wolfe Barry. It is built 42 meters above the Thames River. 11,000 tons of steel is been used in creating the framework and its walkways. Before it was the only bridge over the Thames river but as time passed many more bridges were made.
Two enormous piers are linked by two walkways. The central can of the bridge can be raised up to allow ships to pass. It is 244 meters long along with each pier 65 m high.Over 50,000 people visit it everyday. people also enjoy the Tower bridge exhibition there where you can learnt about the design, construction of the bridge. Initially there were more than 50 designs of the bridge offered to the UK government and after many discussions they chose the design of Horace Jones and Wolfe Berry. Since 1994 , the bridge is available on hire for parties. It was painted red, white and blue in the year 1977 in the celebration of Queen's Silver Jubilee.
- Best Time to visit :
May- September as the temperature goes up during these days. But if you are planning to save your money then you have to bear some real cold days during November- February as this is the off-season and you might get some discount on hotel prices and other things.
- Opening Hours :
April - September : 10:00 - 17:30 (last admission)
October - March : 09:30 - 17:00 (last admission)
October - March : 09:30 - 17:00 (last admission)
- Entry Fee :
| Adults | £9.00 |
|---|---|
| Children (aged 5-15) | £3.90 |
| Students (with identification) | £6.30 |
| Seniors (aged 60 +) | £6.30 |
| 1 Adult & 2 Children | £14.10 |
| 2 Adults & 1 Child | £18.00 |
| 2 Adults & 2 Children | £20.30 |
| 2 Adults & 4 Children | £22.50 |
| Under 5 | Free |
| Disabled/Carer | Free |
- 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. London Eye
2. Buckingham Palace
3. Big Ben
4. National Gallery
5. Regent's Park
6. London county hall
7. Monument to the Great Fire of London
8. London Bridge
9. St. Paul's Cathedral
10. London zoo
2. Buckingham Palace
3. Big Ben
4. National Gallery
5. Regent's Park
6. London county hall
7. Monument to the Great Fire of London
8. London Bridge
9. St. Paul's Cathedral
10. London zoo
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