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Westminster Bridge
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Waterloo, London
"London eye and the House of parliaments with the Big Ben!"(7 Tips)
"Wonderful views of London and one of its key landmarks."(20 Tips)
"red and stood over the Red Lion Brewery on the South Bank"(3 Tips)
"If you're not in a rush head to Lambeth bridge"(2 Tips)
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Chris HainesOctober 7, 2015One of the most famous bridges in London, you get a wonderful scenic view of Elizabeth Tower and the houses of Parliament. Usually a heavy flow of tourists here too.
Dilek UnarSeptember 4, 2014Great spot to take pictures with London Eye (especially in the evening). Generally, this bridge is so full of tourists, it is so hard to walk sometimes.Upvoted Jan 29- HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011The lion sculpture was once painted red and stood over the Red Lion Brewery on the South Bank in the 18th century. When the area was redeveloped in the 1950s the lion was saved and moved here.
FilmsquareJuly 13, 2013James Bond is driven across Westminster Bridge in Skyfall (2012) on his way to MI6's temporary Headquarters following Silva's bombing of 85 Albert Embankment. Read more
Yiddy KonigOctober 19, 2018One of London's famous bridge crossing the River Thames with scenic views of The Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben), The Houses Of Parliament & The London Eye (Millennium Wheel)
Jah RahmanFebruary 1, 2016Great view of the parliament from here. Get to the opposite site near the hospital to get a clear shot of the building and Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)
It's lovely at night to walk across and see London and it's fantastic scenery.
Abdulrahman Almunayes 🇰🇼February 26, 2020Thames River is full of bridges! Connecting people at both sides. Usually busy & traffic.
- FilmsquareJune 29, 2013In Die Another Day (2002) James Bond leaves a taxi on the East-end of Westminster Bridge to follow a mysterious clue in the form of an old key. Read more
- FilmsquareAugust 25, 2013Harry and the enforcers from the Order fly under Westminster Bridge on their way to Grimmauld Place in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
- HISTORY UKFebruary 8, 2011Westminster Bridge is painted green, the same colour as the seats in the House of Commons, which it is nearer to. Likewise neighbouring Lambeth Bridge is painted red, the colour of the Lords.
Ahmad AlfilimbanyFebruary 18, 2016Great place to take photos of both Big Ben & London Eye far away from traffic.- FilmsquareFebruary 2, 2014Having been arrested by Lestrade, Sherlock Holmes is taken across Westminster Bridge in a horse drawn carriage, after escaping he passes back under the bridge in a boat in Sherlock Holmes (2009).
- FilmsquareJune 22, 2013James Bond chases an anonymous assassin, each in their own speedboats, under Westminster Bridge after she killed Sir Robert King and fired at 007 in The World Is Not Enough (1999). Read more Read more
Can MSeptember 9, 2016If u want a picture with he Big Ben, go to the end of the bridge. Less tourists and better angle ;)
National Maritime MuseumJuly 11, 2011Wordsworth’s 1802 sonnet composed upon Westminster Bridge describes the view here: ‘Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie / Open unto the fields, and to the sky’. Find your maritime story. Read more
There's a lavender scented draft in early evening when the winds come down from the city towards The Imperial War Museum.- Perfect spot to take pictures of the most famous landmarks of london - London eye and the House of parliaments with the Big Ben!
Ashley BovanMay 13, 2013if you're on foot and want to walk somewhere quickly avoid Westminster Bridge - most of the day it is very busy and crowded
Melissa MeowJanuary 5, 2016Wonderful place to take photos. Best view of the London Eye and the Big Ben!
Great views of parliament obviously, but a nightmare of shit tourist attractions and con artists.
Kate HaileyMay 22, 2015Another must see bridge for me in London. Near Big Ben, the London Eye and the Thames.
David ChungJanuary 14, 2017Provides a great view on Big Ben, Palace of Westminster as well as London Eye!
British Youth CouncilDecember 3, 2012The British Youth Council joined NUS on Wednesday 21st November for Demo 2012 after our members voted to support it at our 2012 ACM.
WaterstonesMay 3, 2013"Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie; Open unto the fields, and to the sky." - William Wordworth, Composed Upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802 Read more
Mouni ReddyOctober 18, 2015Big Ben on one side and London eye on the other. Should on London checklist.
Rinatsu ChanSeptember 23, 2014Watch out for annoying people with costumes who want to take a picture with you and ask for money. They like touching a lot...
- Riding Pillon over the bridge is fantastic. Thanks james @wandering_jay
Anne-Marie PaquetteNovember 16, 2013Surprised there are no railings between the walkway and the road. Beware the tricked games...
Anastasia ChigarevaNovember 25, 2015A panoramic view on the Houses of Parliament, Elizabeth Tower, London Eye and the Thames.
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Westminster Bridge
Westminster Bridge Rd. (Victoria Embankment)
London
Greater London
SE1 7XB
United Kingdom
London
Greater London
SE1 7XB
United Kingdom
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