Guidebook for Greater London
Entertainment & Activities
A stunning combination of special effects, CGI, real characters and animation take visitors from the bridge's creation in Roman times, right through to the opening of the modern day bridge. There are unexpected shocks, thrills and drama along the way.
Braver visitors can then go deeper into the bowels of the bridge and test their nerve in the London Tombs, where human remains and historic artefacts have been discovered. This grisly tour offers Hollywood-style special effects and a huge scare factor in an authentic - and extremely spooky - setting.
Under-15s must be accompanied by an adult.
The London Bridge Experience & London Tombs
2 - 4 Tooley StA stunning combination of special effects, CGI, real characters and animation take visitors from the bridge's creation in Roman times, right through to the opening of the modern day bridge. There are unexpected shocks, thrills and drama along the way.
Braver visitors can then go deeper into the bowels of the bridge and test their nerve in the London Tombs, where human remains and historic artefacts have been discovered. This grisly tour offers Hollywood-style special effects and a huge scare factor in an authentic - and extremely spooky - setting.
Under-15s must be accompanied by an adult.
The London Dungeon
Westminster Bridge RoadTower Bridge is an internationally recognised symbol of London, and the Tower Bridge Exhibition enables you to find out more about the history and operation of this amazing piece of engineering, as well as getting some fabulous views from the upper walkways 140 ft above the Thames. Your visit ends in the original steam engine rooms which powered the bridge until 1976. The bridge was opened in 1894 to relieve the traffic on London Bridge. The bridge lifted 6,000 times in its first year.
Designed by John Wolfe Barry and Sir Horace Jones, its size was governed by navigational requirements. The stonework conceals a steel frame and has no structural function. Today the bridge carries 1,900 vehi
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Road
Tower Bridge is an internationally recognised symbol of London, and the Tower Bridge Exhibition enables you to find out more about the history and operation of this amazing piece of engineering, as well as getting some fabulous views from the upper walkways 140 ft above the Thames. Your visit ends in the original steam engine rooms which powered the bridge until 1976. The bridge was opened in 1894 to relieve the traffic on London Bridge. The bridge lifted 6,000 times in its first year.
Designed by John Wolfe Barry and Sir Horace Jones, its size was governed by navigational requirements. The stonework conceals a steel frame and has no structural function. Today the bridge carries 1,900 vehi
The viewing galleries at the top of the EU's tallest building offer unrivalled views across the capital and beyond.
154 locals recommend
The View from The Shard
32 London Bridge StThe viewing galleries at the top of the EU's tallest building offer unrivalled views across the capital and beyond.
Arts & Culture
Replica of Shakespeare's 'wooden O' theatre with a summer season of productions and year-round exhibitions and tours.
The original Globe was on nearby Park Street.
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkReplica of Shakespeare's 'wooden O' theatre with a summer season of productions and year-round exhibitions and tours.
The original Globe was on nearby Park Street.
Gallery of international modern art situated on Bankside. Opened May 2000.
Tate Modern displays the Tate collection of international modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day.
Tate Modern is more than just an art gallery. The amazing space of the Turbine Hall - has housed a succession of installations which have caught the imagination of the public.
The arrival of Tate Modern has had a huge impact on the locality, and Tate has worked hard to forge good relations with the Bankside community.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
Bankside
Gallery of international modern art situated on Bankside. Opened May 2000.
Tate Modern displays the Tate collection of international modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day.
Tate Modern is more than just an art gallery. The amazing space of the Turbine Hall - has housed a succession of installations which have caught the imagination of the public.
The arrival of Tate Modern has had a huge impact on the locality, and Tate has worked hard to forge good relations with the Bankside community.
Food Scene
Outlet of a health-conscious counter-serve chain taking inspiration from around the Mediterranean.
18 locals recommend
LEON
56 Victoria StOutlet of a health-conscious counter-serve chain taking inspiration from around the Mediterranean.
Upscale spot with lanterns, silk curtains and city views, serving dim sum and northern Chinese fare.
50 locals recommend
Hutong
31 St Thomas StUpscale spot with lanterns, silk curtains and city views, serving dim sum and northern Chinese fare.
Designer furnishings and cowhide fabrics create a lavish backdrop for Argentine food and wine.
50 locals recommend
Gaucho
93A Charterhouse StDesigner furnishings and cowhide fabrics create a lavish backdrop for Argentine food and wine.
Tops Pizza
86 Borough RdBermondsey Bar and Kitchen
Aqua Shard
31 St Thomas StBorough Market is a wholesale and retail food market in Southwark, London, England. It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th century
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetBorough Market is a wholesale and retail food market in Southwark, London, England. It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th century
London Bridge Farmers Market
Drinks & Nightlife
Victorian pub with a seasonal menu and a large, relaxed upstairs lounge for poetry and quiz nights.
58 locals recommend
The Roebuck
50 Great Dover StVictorian pub with a seasonal menu and a large, relaxed upstairs lounge for poetry and quiz nights.
The Black Horse
Part of a small chain with a large whisky cellar and wine list, serving organic food, plus terrace.
47 locals recommend
The Britannia
1 Allen St Part of a small chain with a large whisky cellar and wine list, serving organic food, plus terrace.
Traditional Victorian corner pub with tiled exterior, specialising in cask and real ales
175 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
73 Columbia Rd Traditional Victorian corner pub with tiled exterior, specialising in cask and real ales
Pub with pop art, live music, rooftop ping-pong terrace and street food caterer's hot dog menu.
11 locals recommend
The Miller
96 SnowsfieldsPub with pop art, live music, rooftop ping-pong terrace and street food caterer's hot dog menu.
Parks & Nature
Long Lane Park
29-35 Long LnTabard Gardens
Manciple StreetTanner Street Park
Tanner StreetLeathermarket Gardens
13 Weston StGetting Around
Thrifty Car and Van Rental Tower Bridge
178A Tower Bridge RdEssentials
Long Lane Launderette
156 Long LnSainsbury's Local
1-3 Bryanston St