Tower Bridge
London’s most famous iconic suspension bridge features high, glass floor walkways and historic steam engine rooms inside. Heights-loving kids get a thrilling view walking very high above the River Thames, across transparent glass floor panels - lookg straight down at red London buses and boats and enjoy learning the history of the bridge.
- Insider tip: Check the official Tower Bridge website lift schedule beforehand, if you time it right, you stand on the 42-meter-high glass floor and watch the massive bascules rise right beneath your feet.
Times change seasonally — always check before you set off.
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