Bermondsey
Butler's Wharf
Tower Bridge from the south bank
Photo by Vsevolod Belousov on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Tower HillAbout 12 min walk
- Best Time
- Sunrise / Sunset / Blue HourEarly mornings are quiet; at blue hour you get both the bridge lights and colour in the sky.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Butler's Wharf
- Where to stand
- On the riverside walkway in front of Butler's Wharf, by the railings about 100 m east of the bridge.
- Composition
- Place your subject on the left and run Tower Bridge diagonally into the right background, using the railings as a leading line.
Tips
- Early morning means fewer people and easier shooting
- For vertical video, keep the bridge towers in the upper part of the frame
- Don't block the path in front of restaurant terraces
Overview
Butler's Wharf is a riverside walkway on the south bank of the Thames that frames Tower Bridge from an almost side-on angle. It is easy to fit the whole bridge and a person in one shot — a classic for YouTube openings and travel vlogs.
- Panoramic view of Tower Bridge from the south bank
- Wide riverside promenade
- Bridge illuminations after sunset
Creator Information
- Area
- Bermondsey
- Nearest Station
- Tower HillDistrict · Circle
- Walking Time
- About 12 min walk
- Best For
- YouTube / Instagram / Travel / Cinematic
- Best Time
- Sunrise / Sunset / Blue HourEarly mornings are quiet; at blue hour you get both the bridge lights and colour in the sky.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeThe riverside walkway is free.
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingParts of the walkway may be private land. Handheld personal shooting is common, but please check in advance before commercial shoots or using a tripod.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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