Waterloo Bridge
Waterloo Bridge
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Visitors can reach South London by crossing this bridge, which offers the most romantic and sweeping views of any of London's bridges.
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HINA W
Islamabad, Pakistan7,348 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
You can find this road and foot bridge located after the Blackfriars Bridge. There used to be another granite bridge here which was built in 1817. It was named after the 1815 Battle of Waterloo victory over Napoleon’s forces. As this bridge was built for carriages it was unable to withstand the load of motorised vehicles. So it was decided to rebuild it in 1934. The initial plan was to name it “The Strand Bridge” but later on the Parliment decided to retain the older name. The new bridge was inaugurated in 1945 right after WWII.it was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Interestingly it is also called the “Ladies Bridge”. This is because after the construction was initiated by men the war broke out. So it was left to the women to complete the construction. It was the only Thames bridge that was damaged by German bombs. It was the first reinforced concrete bridge of London. The location of this bridge, on a strategic bend of Thames, offers beautiful views of both the City of Westminster and City of London.
Written 8 July 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,657 contributions
Jan 2023
Of all London's bridges, Waterloo Bridge is the most dramatic. The bridge spans the Thames, connecting Southbank with the West End. Waterloo Bridge offers the sight of St Paul's, Westminster and the London Eye. The bridge carries road and foot traffic. Waterloo Bridge featured in several popular movies of the same name. The name Waterloo commemorates the victory of British and allied forces over Napoleon at Waterloo.
Written 21 March 2023
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Israel35,973 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
PROS
* Plain and functional bridge
* Nice views from it, especially of the Golden Jubilees Bridge and the Tower Bridge in opposite directions
CONS
It is less well-known and less elaborate
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... as I was walking along the south bank of River Thames, from Westminster towards the Tate Modern Museum
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It was free to see it
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE' AGAIN?
I would look at it if I found myself here again
ADVICE
Don't make a special trip for this one
* Plain and functional bridge
* Nice views from it, especially of the Golden Jubilees Bridge and the Tower Bridge in opposite directions
CONS
It is less well-known and less elaborate
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... as I was walking along the south bank of River Thames, from Westminster towards the Tate Modern Museum
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It was free to see it
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE' AGAIN?
I would look at it if I found myself here again
ADVICE
Don't make a special trip for this one
Written 22 February 2024
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maria m
Larnaca, Cyprus45 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
merry go rounds and gift shops and street food and sand for sand castles and skateboarding and boardwalks.shows and the london dungeon and london eye and aquarium and childrens pkayground with playgrounds and street performers,
Written 12 August 2014
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Pittsburgh, PA129,313 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Waterloo bridge offers the best views in all of London. Definitely walk across it from Waterloo station.
Written 28 September 2018
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HaritaVinnakota
London, UK243 contributions
Sept 2014 • Friends
The place is easy to reach from most parts of london... Jubilee line.
Lovely view of the river, the palace and most of all london eye..
There is a fair during sept... With rides and beer gardens. The ride allows you to get a beautiful view of the entire region from a height of about 40 ft...
Lovely view of the river, the palace and most of all london eye..
There is a fair during sept... With rides and beer gardens. The ride allows you to get a beautiful view of the entire region from a height of about 40 ft...
Written 12 September 2014
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Eddie Traub
Staines, UK4,930 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
Many a time have i crossed this bridge driving walking and on the bus and the scenery is so vast from this bridge and the amount of pictures i have taken from this bridge is amazing
Written 30 June 2014
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alastairrr
London, UK48 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
Set on a slow bend on the river Thames, with the City of Westminster to the West and the City of London to the east Waterloo bridge rightly enjoys its prestigious status as a romantic and spectacular place to view a panorama of London. Take a map to spot the many famous buildings, from the Palace of Westminster to St Pauls Cathedral and many more skyscrapers. And stand and stare at the river, flowing solemnly beneath you in swirls and rivulets as it was the lifeblood of London from prehistory to recent years. No longer a vital artery, the docks have long moved East but the river is cleaner and looks better than it has done for many years. O yes and there's the song by Ray Davies and the boys....
Written 6 May 2014
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Wim R
Oosterbeek, The Netherlands249 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
Not worth taking a detour, in my opinion, but when you're in the vicinity you might want to take a walk across the bridge, and take in the views towards quite a few London landmarks.
If you walk across the bridge towards The Strand/Aldwych, you can go to Somerset House, which is beautiful, and free to visit.
If you walk across the bridge towards The Strand/Aldwych, you can go to Somerset House, which is beautiful, and free to visit.
Written 20 August 2012
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PackATowel
London12 contributions
Seen in most views of London, Waterloo Bridge crosses from the north Aldwych side across the Thames to the South Bank / IMAX cinema roundabout.
A perfect and popular place to view New Year Eve fire works or to watch the thousands going to work (on a nice morning)
The bridge was the seen of the notorious political assassination of Georgi Markovin 1978.
The exit at the Southbank IMAX side isn't pleasant with the "bull ring" area a regualr haunt for the homeless and druggies.
A perfect and popular place to view New Year Eve fire works or to watch the thousands going to work (on a nice morning)
The bridge was the seen of the notorious political assassination of Georgi Markovin 1978.
The exit at the Southbank IMAX side isn't pleasant with the "bull ring" area a regualr haunt for the homeless and druggies.
Written 6 February 2009
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