Route Walkthrough
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London Bridge Station
Tower Hill Station
2.9 km
Early Morning
easy
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Historical Sites & Landmarks
Butler's Wharf
Butler’s Wharf is a historic Victorian warehouse complex located on the south bank of the River Thames, near Tower Bridge in London. Originally built in the late 19th century, it was used for storing tea, coffee, and spicesimported from around the world
Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market is a historic Victorian market in the City, renowned for its ornate architecture, cobbled walkways, and diverse mix of shops, restaurants, and pubs. It’s a picturesque spot that often appears in films, blending heritage with modern retail and dining.
HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast is a preserved Royal Navy cruiser moored on the Thames near Tower Bridge. Now operated as a museum ship by the Imperial War Museum, it allows visitors to explore its decks and learn about naval history and wartime service.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge, adjacent to the Tower of London, known for its twin towers and roadway that lifts to permit shipping traffic. It’s a symbolic London landmark and includes exhibition spaces within its towers.
St Katharine Docks
St Katharine Docks is a maritime enclave adjacent to the Tower of London. Opened in 1825, it was London's busiest dock, specialising in luxury goods. Today, it has been transformed into a residential, leisure, and marina complex with shops, restaurants, and riverside walks.
Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic and historic landmarks, founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Over the centuries, it has served as a royal palace, prison, treasury, armoury, and even a zoo. Today, it houses the Crown Jewels and is famously guarded by the Yeoman Warders (also known as Beefeaters)
The Shard
The Shard is a striking modern skyscraper on the South Bank near London Bridge and London Bridge station. As Western Europe’s tallest building, it hosts offices, restaurants, a hotel, and observation decks offering expansive views over London.
Things to Do Along the Route
More London - Scoop and Bridge Theatre
The Scoop is a free, open-air amphitheatre near Tower Bridge that hosts seasonal performances, film screenings, and cultural events. Its sunken, riverside design makes it a popular summer spot for accessible outdoor entertainment. The Bridge Theatre is known for innovative productions and flexible staging.
Southwark Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral is a medieval Gothic church near London Bridge. It is intimate yet majestic, with beautiful stained-glass windows, historical ties to Shakespeare’s Globe, and a peaceful cloister space beside the river.
HMS Belfast
As a museum ship moored on the Thames, HMS Belfast allows visitors to explore its decks, engine rooms, gun turrets, and living quarters. It’s an immersive look at naval history and life aboard a Royal Navy cruiser from WWII and beyond.
The Tower of London
Visiting the Tower of London lets you explore its medieval walls, the Crown Jewels, the White Tower, historic royal apartments, and towers once used for prison and execution. Guided Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tours bring its storied past to life.
The Tower Bridge Experience
At Tower Bridge, visitors can tour the towers, walk the high-level glass-floored walkways, and explore the Victorian engine rooms. The experience offers both architectural insight and dramatic views of the bridge and Thames below.
View from the Shard
The Shard’s observation decks (the “View from The Shard”) offer unmatched 360° views over London from one of the tallest buildings in Western Europe. On a clear day, you can see for miles across the cityscape, rivers, and beyond
The Dickens Inn
The Dickens Inn is a historic (reconstructed) timber‑framed pub located at St Katharine Docks. With charming riverside seating, period ambience, and views of the marina, it offers a picturesque break spot amid the bustle of East London
Gaucho Tower Bridge
Gaucho Tower Bridge is a sophisticated Argentine steakhouse near Tower Bridge. Dining here offers elevated cuisine, stylish interiors, and riverside views, making it a destination for food lovers with a skyline backdrop.
The Ivy Tower Bridge
The Ivy Tower Bridge is a branch of the famous Ivy restaurant group, located near Tower Bridge. It combines the Ivy brand’s elegance and ambience with river views and proximity to iconic London landmarks.
The George Inn
The George Inn, in Southwark, is one of London’s few remaining historic coaching inns. With a timbered frontage, courtyard, and pub atmosphere, it’s a step back into London’s past and a charming spot to rest on a riverside stroll.
Borough Market
Borough Market is one of London’s premier food markets, offering artisan produce, street food, gourmet ingredients, local and international dishes, and a vibrant market environment. Located near London Bridge, it’s a foodie’s delight to wander through, sample, and shop.