Discover the famous history of the Tower of London and how this landmark building was made along with the London icon Tower Bridge one of the great engineering marvels of its age. Visit inside the Monument to explore its history. Tower Bridge Visit Tower Bridge exhibition and take a trip to the newly refurbished Monument. Christopher Wren's tribute to the Great Fire of London, offers i's own unique view across the City's skyline. Climb the stairs of the world's tallest free-standing monument, to the newly refurbished public viewing platform 160ft above the ground. The year 1894 witnessed the birth of the Tower Bridge, one of the superior and most-talked-about bridges in the world. Built over the Thames River in London it houses the Tower Bridge Exhibition where one can obtain detailed information about the bridge (how or why the bridge was built, etc). Visiting this Tower Bridge exhibition is one of the best things to do in London as one can enjoy magnificent views from the high-level walkways. The walkways are endowed with special viewing windows that are not obstructed with glass and hence are perfect for taking photographs. The Tower Bridge London also has the Victorian Engine rooms where the original steam engines are preserved beautifully until date. These engines were originally used to power the bridge lifts. The unhindered movement of the Tower Bridge over the years is explained wonderfully with the aid of hands-on mechanisms and information panels. The Tower Bridge London also accommodates four marvellous and one-of-its-kind venues, which are apt for all types of corporate hospitality and private ceremonies, including weddings and civil partnership events. Timetable Summer Opening Hours April - September: 10:00 - 18:30 (last admission 17:30) Winter Opening Hours October - March: 09:30 - 18:00 (last admission 17:00) NOTE: Tower Bridge Exhibition is closed 24 - 26 December and opens from 12.00 on the 1 January. Tower of London Tower of London was founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns. Today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. It symbolizes nearly 1000 years of Britain's royal history, is a home to the English Crown Jewels and the largest diamond in the world. Yeoman Warders, or Beefeaters, in the Tudor costumes, treat groups of sightseers to their own brand of guided tour, an entertaining mix of history and myth. Discover its 1000-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house. The Tower of London London, England EC3N 4AB Opening times: Tuesday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:30 Sunday - Monday 10:00 - 17:30 Last admission 17:00
