NEW FOR 2005 LONDON'S MOST EXCITING BRIDGE!
BRIDGE-TASTIC
GOINGS-ON
Don't just see it, live it! Come inside Tower Bridge and discover
London from 42 metres above The Thames. From the East and West
Walkways, visitors can enjoy stunning views across London and
have fun identifying the many sights of our capital. With interactive
computer displays, talking telescopes and viewing platforms, visitors
can learn about the history of the bridge and it's modern day
role. Travel back to 1886 in the atmospheric North and South Towers
and experience Sir Horace Jones' creativity in designing the bridge
and it's enduring success via giant video screens.
THE VICTORIAN ENGINE ROOMS
Soak up the atmosphere as Tower Bridge Exhibition travels back
to 1894 and describes the daily grind in powering this enormous
bridge. 120 men working around the clock were needed to keep up
with the demands of the river traffic as the Thames continued
to expand as one of England's busiest rivers. Check out the beautifully
restored original Victorian engines that used to power the bridge
and head for the hands on models so you can say you have raised
Tower Bridge.
BRIDGE LIFTS
Check out the awe inspiring sight of Tower Bridge at work as the
Tower Bridge engineers gear up for a busy season of bridge lifts
this summer.
With each bridge lift lasting on average around 6 minutes, the
Bridge Driver, and his team work around the clock to make sure
all the river traffic from sailing barges to giant seafaring vessels
can pass down the Thames and continue their journey safely.
For
information on bridge lift times see www.towerbridge.org.uk
TOWER BRIDGE EXHIBITION AND THE TOWER OF LONDON
JOINT
FAMILY TICKET THIS HALF TERM (28th MAY - 12th JUNE) Tower Bridge
Exhibition and the Tower of London have joined forces to give
families visiting the capital this half term double the fun at
amazing value. A new family pass for only £49* entitles
a family of five the chance to see the Crown Jewels at the Tower
and then soak up some of London's best known sights from 42 metres
above The Thames inside one of Britain's best known bridges. With
a saving of 15% on a family ticket, families can also take advantage
of the great savings in the restaurants and gift shops: For just
£1 kids can dine out in style when an accompanying adult
spends £5 and over on a meal at The Tower of London. Plus
the Tower Bridge Exhibition gift shop is offering 10% off all
souvenirs to holders of these special family tickets!
*Offer
valid for a family of five (2 adults & 3 children, aged 5~15)
for 28th May - 12th June only
TOWER BRIDGE SUMMER CHILDREN'S TRAIL
(23rd JULY~4th SEPTEMBER) It's history on the go as Tower Bridge
Exhibition and the Guy Fox History Project encourage kids and
families to get walking and discover London's exciting past with
the Summer Children's Trail. Starting at the end of the Tower
Bridge Exhibition the trail takes a quirky look at some of Tower
Bridge's more unusual neighbours up and down The Thames leading
to The Monument. Created entirely by children, the trail gets
kids thinking about London's past, through stories, fun facts
and bringing history to life.
Explore
Tower Bridge Summer Trail runs 23rd July ~ 4th September, price
included in admission (see www.towerbridge.org.uk for more information)
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN AT TOWER BRIDGE
(24th OCTOBER~31st OCTOBER) Prepare for ghostly goings-on and
spooky misdemeanours as Tower Bridge Exhibition dim the lights
as the spirits of the Bridge make an unwelcome return… Join
in the mayhem with a fun quiz and see if you can spot Sir Horace
Jones, the original architect of the bridge, Cecil Frances Chesteron,
the old Bridge Master, who was tragically knocked over by a horse
and cart piled high with coal destined for the Engine Rooms or
the Stokers cat who has been seen stalking the Engine Rooms looking
for mice to catch!
Haunted
Halloween runs 24th October ~ 31st October, price included in
admission (see www.towerbridge.org.uk for more information)
A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Team up with a group of friends and family and have a guided tour
from a Blue Badge Guide at Tower Bridge Exhibition and learn about
Christmas during Victorian Times. Learn about Queen Victoria's
Diamond Jubilee and why the Bridge was so important to London.
To
arrange a talk from a Blue Badge Guide call 020 74079191 or see
www.towerbridge.org.uk for more information (minimum of 10 and
maximum of 30 people per group)
PRICES & OPENING
Tower Bridge Exhibition is open every day except Christmas Eve
and Christmas Day. Tickets can be booked in advance on 020 74033761
or via the website at www.towerbridge.org.uk. Adult tickets are
£5.50, children (5~15 inclusive) £3 and a family ticket
(2 adults & 2 children) £14, children under five go
free. Season tickets are also available: a family season ticket
(2 adults
& 2 children) £40.
