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Parking and Route to North Tower

Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP

About this venue

Tower Bridge was built over 125 years ago to ease road traffic while maintaining river access to the busy Pool of London docks. Built with giant movable roadways that lift up for passing ships, it is to this day considered an engineering marvel and beyond being one of London’s favourite icons, it is arguably one of the most famous and instantly recognisable structures in the entire world. Learn more about the history of the Bridge: https://www.towerbridge.org.uk/discover/history Since 1982, visitors have been able to see inside Tower Bridge and discover the history of the Bridge and why it came into existence through fascinating exhibition content. Visitors can also experience the exciting new glass floor and spectacular panoramic views from the high-level Walkways as well as the Victorian Engine Rooms, which house the beautiful steam engines that once powered the bridge lifts. This must-see attraction is the only way to explore London's defining landmark

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Parking - Minories Car Park

  • The Minories Car Park is located on Short Street, with the entrance on Mansell Street.
  • There is a barrier system to enter the car park.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 420cm (14ft).
  • There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 540cm x 500cm (17ft 7in x 19ft 6in).
  • The designated parking bay(s) are located on the ground floor.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park payment machine controls are between 85cm - 120cm from ground level.
  • The car park is approximately 500m from Tower Bridge North Tower.

Parking to Tower Bridge

  • Upon exiting the car park, turn left onto Shorter Street.
  • The surface of all the paths along this route are concrete tiles.
  • There is a pedestrian crossing from Shorter Street to Tower Hill.
  • The crossing has a dropped kerb with tactile paving and there is a rotating cone located on either side of the crossing.
  • To the right after you cross the road there is a similar pedestrian crossing to get to the other side.
  • Turn left after crossing the road.
  • The path is on a very gradual slope.
  • There are bollards located along the path.
  • Follow Tower Hill for approximately 75cm, where Tower Hill merges with Tower Bridge Approach.
  • Tower Bridge Approach is on a very gradual slope, running parallel to the Tower of London located on your left hand side.
  • Follow Tower Bridge Approach for approximately 300m where it becomes Tower Bridge Road.

Tower Bridge Road to Ticket Office

  • Once on Tower Bridge Road, the surface of the path is concrete.
  • Follow Tower Bridge Road for approximately 100m and you will reach the North Tower ticket office.
  • There is clear signage leading along Tower Bridge Road to the North Tower ticket office.
  • For information about the Ticket Office, please visit the separate guide for Tower Bridge - North and South Towers.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).