City of London
Tower Bridge
The most iconic London shot
Photo by Charles Postiaux on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Tower HillAbout 8 min walk
- Best Time
- Sunrise / Blue Hour / NightSunrise brings few people, and blue hour gives the perfect balance between the bridge lights and the sky.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Tower Bridge
- Where to stand
- The riverside on the Butler's Wharf side (near Shad Thames)
- Composition
- Place your subject on the left of the frame with Tower Bridge behind. Use the riverside railing as a leading line for depth.
Tips
- Early morning is quieter and easier to shoot
- Works well for vertical video too
- Bridge lift times are sometimes published on the official website
Overview
Tower Bridge is London's signature photo spot. Early morning has few tourists, making it ideal for portraits with the whole bridge behind you or a YouTube opening shot.
- A Victorian bascule bridge
- Different compositions from each bank
- Beautiful when lit up at night
Creator Information
- Area
- City of London
- Nearest Station
- Tower HillDistrict · Circle
- Walking Time
- About 8 min walk
- Best For
- Instagram / YouTube / Cinematic / Travel
- Best Time
- Sunrise / Blue Hour / NightSunrise brings few people, and blue hour gives the perfect balance between the bridge lights and the sky.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeThe bridge and its surroundings are free. Tower Bridge Exhibition is paid
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Handheld shooting is commonHandheld personal filming is common. Tripods or commercial filming on the bridge or inside the exhibition may require checking with the managing authority in advance.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.
Within walking distance
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