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What It's Good For

Aside from the obvious river crossing convenience, the London Bridge Experience is ideal for an exciting family visit.

Main Attractions

The bridge is of course an attraction in itself, but also close by is the famous Monument to the Great Fire of London.

What It's Famous For

In 1014, a dispute between King Ethelred the Unready and the Danes resulted in the bridge being taken down to prevent anyone crossing. These events inspired the popular nursery rhyme 'London Bridge is Falling Down'.

Fascinating Fact

Until the construction of Westminster Bridge in 1749, London Bridge was the only crossing point available for the River Thames in London.

London Bridge Hotels

We've got 25 hotels available near London Bridge on the 21 May 2012 for 1 night

The cheapest hotel reservation starts at £151.00, Think London Bridge

The closest hotel to London Bridge is London Bridge Hotel
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Threadneedles Hotel
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0.6 Mi.55 star hotel4 star guest ratingSave 31%£354.00
H10 London Waterloo
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1 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingSave 27%£179.00
Mercure Bankside 0.6 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingSave 38%£220.00
Novotel London City South 0.4 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingSave 32%£235.00
Think London Bridge 0.4 Mi.44 star hotel3 star guest ratingSave 50%£151.00
Grange St Pauls Hotel0.8 Mi.55 star hotel4 star guest ratingSave 11%£335.00
Think Bermondsey Street
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0.5 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingSave 42%£162.00
The Mad Hatter Hotel0.8 Mi.33 star hotel4 star guest ratingSave 24%£160.00
Novotel London Tower Bridge 0.5 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingSave 36%£254.00
Think Tower Bridge 0.5 Mi.44 star hotel3 star guest rating£400.00
The Southwark Rose Hotel0.4 Mi.33 star hotel3 star guest ratingSave 31%£189.00
Short Stay London 0.2 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
London City Hotel0.4 Mi.33 star hotel3 star guest ratingFull
Chamberlain Hotel0.7 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Bermondsey Square Hotel0.6 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Grange City Hotel0.6 Mi.55 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Grange Tower Bridge Hotel
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The Tower Hotel0.6 Mi.44 star hotel3 star guest ratingFull
196 Bishopsgate Apartments 0.9 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
The Bridge Hotel0.9 Mi.33 star hotel3 star guest ratingFull
Saco London Aldgate 0.9 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Andaz London 0.8 Mi.55 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
The Kings Wardrobe Apartments 0.8 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Gatehouse Studio Apartments 0.4 Mi.33 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
London Bridge Hotel0.1 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
More About London Bridge
Connecting the City with Southwark over the River Thames, one of London's oldest bridges is an historic site.

A Short History of London Bridge

Often confused with the much grander Tower Bridge nearby, London Bridge has been around in various forms and materials since around 53AD. It did enjoy the most restful of starts, as it was destroyed along with most of the rest of the city by Queen Boudicca just seven years later.

Its next famous collapse was not until the 11th century, when King Olaf suggested to King Ethelred the Unready that taking down the bridge would be a good way to stop the invading Danes.

The first stone bridge was built in 1190, and stood for some 622 years. Famously, the heads of executed wrongdoers were displayed on the bridge; among them William Wallace and peasant revolt leader Wat Tyler. The view these days is slightly more pleasant for guests at London Bridge hotels, who can enjoy a pleasant panorama of the Thames and the City.

In 1973, the bridge was bought by American Robert Paxton McCulloch as part of a $4.6m plan to relocate it to Arizona. Popular rumour has it that McCulloch thought he was buying Tower Bridge.

The South Bank

Heading south across the bridge takes you onto the lively South Bank, one of the most exciting areas of attractions in London. Of course, Tower Bridge is not too far away, and is arguably a more impressive structure that is certainly worth a visit.

London Bridge Experience is a fun family day out, detailing much of the history already outlined on this page, but in accessibly melodramatic detail that will surely keep children entertained.

Other attractions include fascinating war ship HMS Belfast, another famous vessel reconstructed in the form of Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hinde, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the always popular Tate Modern art gallery. Hypothetically, if you carried on following the Thames beyond here you would eventually reach the London Eye and Westminster Bridge.

City Side

If you find yourself on the north side of London Bridge, then the financial hub of the City awaits. The Bank of England is a ten-minute walk away, St Paul's Cathedral roughly twice that. The iconic Tower of London is of course just a short walk to the east.

Getting to London Bridge

London Bridge tube station is a prominent point along the Northern and Jubilee lines, and can provide direct access to destinations such as Kings Cross, Waterloo, Westminster and the O2 Arena. Other tube stations found within a short distance of the bridge include Monument, Cannon Street, Tower Hill (all Circle and District Lines) and Borough (Northern Line).

London Bridge is also probably the second most important train station south of the Thames, after Waterloo. It serves stations to the south of London.

Hotels near London Bridge

There is a vast array of London Bridge hotels to choose from both north and south of the Thames. If you want to be as close to the tube station as possible, try London Bridge Hotel, while further South Bank highlights include Novotel London Tower Bridge and the pleasant serviced apartments at Think London Bridge.

On the north bank of the river, London City Hotel is a good option, while slightly further away you can enjoy the magnificent 5* Threadneedles, one of the finest places to stay in London.

Pubs and Bars near London Bridge

London Bridge is surrounding by exciting areas, so it is no surprise to find a great selection of pubs and bars available to choose from. If cocktails are your thing, The Old School Yard is found behind the train station and enjoys a glowing reputation. For wine, hit the unique Vivat Bacchus, where you will find rooms dedicated to red wine, white wine and cheese, and can liaise with the staff to create the perfect wine and cheese experience. Draft House Tower Bridge is the place to go if you are enthusiastic about beer, their menu is large and lovingly crafted.

Restaurants near London Bridge

To the north, sumptuous steakhouse Gaucho is your best option, found in the direction of the Tower of London. To the south, sample the seafood at Wright Brothers and you will not leave disappointed. Elsewhere, Magdalen is ideal for French food, while you could also push the boat out for the best of British at Roast.

Parking near London Bridge

Helpful NCP car parks are found right throughout London, and visitors in cars have options north and south of London Bridge. Thames Exchange (EC4R 3TB) in the City is most convenient if that is where you wish to explore, while if you would rather be near the South Bank then London Bridge (SE1 3RU) is the place for you. The latter is also £10 cheaper per night at £20.
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