Tower Bridge entrance guide | Which gate to use & why

• The Tower Bridge entrance for all ticket types is located on the west side of the North Tower. For the quickest entry, use the designated lane for pre-booked, timed tickets. 
  
• Guided tours will typically meet nearby, following the instructions on your voucher.
  
• Wheelchair users can rely on this main tower bridge entrance, as lifts are available directly inside the North Tower. 
  
• Everyone must pass through a security check; please arrive about 15 minutes before your time slot.

​Know your Tower Bridge entrance

How many entrances are there at Tower Bridge?

Tower Bridge maintains a simple entry system: there is only one official Tower Bridge entrance for public access to the exhibition (Glass Walkway, Towers, and Engine Rooms). Your goal is to reach this single point and use the correct queue line.

The main Tower Bridge entrance is situated on the west side of the North Tower. This location is closest to the Tower of London and the Tower Hill Underground Station, making it easy to find.

Accessible entrance at Tower Bridge

The entire visitor experience, including the high-level walkways and the Engine Rooms, is designed to be fully wheelchair accessible.

The Main Tower Bridge Entrance is fully accessible. The entry point itself and the visitor reception area are fully step-free. There are no separate queues required; disabled visitors and their companions should use the pre-booked ticket lane at the main Tower Bridge entrance for validation. Once inside the North Tower, dedicated lifts are available to transport guests directly to the high-level walkways (where the Glass Floor is located) and between exhibition levels. The Victorian Engine Rooms, located at the base of the South Tower, are also fully accessible via a separate external lift, ensuring a smooth transition to this part of the exhibition.

Complimentary wheelchairs are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis from the Ticket Office at the main Tower Bridge entrance and at the Engine Rooms entrance. Large-print and Braille guides can be requested upon arrival at the Ticket Office.

Tower Bridge entrance to exit: The full flow

It is important to know that your visit is unidirectional. You must start at the single Tower Bridge entrance on the North Tower. After visiting the high-level walkways, you will descend the South Tower and follow the Blue Line to the Victorian Engine Rooms. The Engine Rooms act as the final part of your tour and the exit point for the entire exhibition. You cannot start or re-enter the main exhibition from the Engine Rooms area.