Things to Do at London Bridge

The London Bridge Experience

• Walk through thousands of years of history under the arches of the original 1831 bridge at the London Bridge Experience. Using Hollywood-style special effects and professional actors, the exhibit portrays sights and smells of London Bridge in Viking, Roman and Medieval times. Visitors experience the London Fire in the 17th century, dodge pick-pockets during the 19th century and see how the London Bridge was used to punish criminals throughout the ages. After the London Bridge Experience, visit the adjacent London Tombs tour to walk through the former plague pit of London. This tour is so terrifying that children under the age of 11 are forbidden to enter, and staff are placed throughout the tour to escort frightened adults out of the London tombs. Before you leave, make sure to visit the London Bridge Museum on the premises to see a historic collection of bridge models and artifacts.

  The London Bridge Experience
  2-4 Tooley St.
  London SE1 2PF
  United Kingdom
  +44-80-0043-4666
  thelondonbridgeexperience.com

Southwark Cathedral

• Located on the south side of London Bridge, Southwark Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in London and sits on the oldest crossing point of the Thames River. For over 1,000 years, this site has been used for Christian worship, and archaeologists believe that pagan rites were performed here in ancient times. The current cathedral is an exceptional example of Gothic architecture and was constructed between 1220 to 1420.

  Southwark Cathedral
  Cathedral St.
  London SE1 9DE
  United Kingdom
  +44-20-7367-6734
  cathedral.southwark.anglican.org

Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience

• The Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience recreates life in London in WWII during the infamous London Blitz bombing campaign by Nazi Germany. You'll take an elevator down to the London Bridge Underground air raid shelter that was used to house thousands of Londoners during WW II. Using special effects, you'll experience the dust, sounds and noise of the bombs raining on London. You can listen to authentic radio addresses of Churchill, Roosevelt and Hitler, as well as see bombs from WW II and hear an actual ticking bomb. You can also window-shop on a re-created London street to see how Londoners dealt with rationing during the war. Designed with help from England's educational standards committee, Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience is well-suited for younger children curious to learn about WW II. If traveling with kids, ask for a complimentary educational packet with activities, worksheets and children's guide book.

  Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience
  64-66 Tooley St.
  London Bridge
  London SE1 2TF
  +44-20-7403-3171
  britainatwar.co.uk