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Bridge of dreams over the River Thames. Ir should I say Bridging the River of Dreams in London. Ooh, so many poetic metaphors to use. I took a long walk from Hyde Park along the Thames to the Millennium Bridge. Perfectly way to go in foot to the Tate Modern. There were a lot of people and the winds were more than a bit gusty the day I visited this Bridge. Depending on the day, you might want to bring a coat.
The London Millennium footbridge was the first pedestrian bridge to cross the River Thames in over 100 years. The crossing is five minutes away from St Paul's Cathedral and the City of London on the north bank. There was a competition of designs & the winning entry was an innovative "blade of light". Height restrictions & the view meant that the supporting cables are below giving the bridge a very shallow profile. The bridge has 2 river piers and is made of 3 main sections. It is 1,066 ft long and 13 feet wide. The 8 suspension cables are tensioned to support a working load of 5,000 people on the bridge at a time.
Amazing views on this pedestrian only bridge. If you're doing any kind of sightseeing on foot this bridge is worth checking out. Great views of the Thames rivers with lots of spaces to stop and take photos. From the middle of the bridge you can see St. Paul's cathedral on the north side, and Tate Modern on the other side, the bridge actual leads you right to the Tate Modern art "museum" and the queens walk path where you can find access down to the rivers shore line.
What an impressive bridge! We eyed it from a few blocks away thanks to the masses of humans crossing this pedestrian only bridge located on the River Thames. Not only is it a hand my bridge but it's beautifully designed and serves as a leisurely way to soak in the views. It also connects you to the Tate Modern museum of art on one side (and St.Paul's Cathedral on the other). While on the bridge, look down and check out some of the whimsical and fun graffiti gum art a local graffiti artist added in. Such a fun and clever spot to add art. Once on the state side, you'll find plenty of spots to sit or walk along the water. You'll also find yourself a stone's throw from Borough Market.
There are several bridges that pedestrians can use to cross the River Thames in the middle of London. This one immediately stands out due to its somewhat futuristic design. As its name implies, this bridge opened in the year 2000. If you are in the area, it is worth your time just to cross it on foot once and take some photos. You get amazing views of the city from the middle of the bridge.
This bridge was the first new bridge to be built in over the Thames River in 100 years. It is for pedestrians only and spans from the South Bank to the City of London. The bridge has two river piers and is the length of 325 meters. After it opened it acquired the nickname of "Wobbly Bridge" as early on it was known to sway. This had to be fixed so people could cross comfortably. They had to use "dampers" which are like car shock absorbers. The bridge was closed for two years for this repairs shortly after it opened. It is an absolutely beautiful structure. We really enjoyed crossing as it took us to our next destination St. Paul's Cathedral. The views of the Thames as well as Big Ben and the Parliament buildings were gorgeous. Glad we had the opportunity to check this bridge out!
09/12/17 This bridge connects the South Bank with London crossing the Thames. Not far from Tate Modern museum, Shakespeare Globe theater and LSE Bankside hotel. The bridge is perfectly aligned with the St. Paul's Cathedral with a terminating vista. This is a pedestrian bridge. While crossing this bridge you will come across several small almost kiosk looking shopkeepers selling candied peanuts. They reminded me of a candy from my childhood called Boston Baked Beans. The bridge has amazing views of the Thames and the city of London. It's the first bridge built over the Thames in London in 100 years.
So many amazing sights in one area. From St. Paul's cathedral to the bridge to the Tate modern to Shakespeare's Globe... The millennium bridge offers amazing views of the Thames River and surrounding areas. As we crossed a man was laying down painting, tiny little paintings using the metal bridge as his canvas. Just over the bridge was a great pub where we had our first Pimm's cup and a pretty amazing fish & chips. Pimm's on draft - Yes please! It is definitely worth crossing if you are in the area and have a couple hours to see some of the nearby sights.
Crossing the Thames on foot is something that you really should do when you are in London. The Millennium Bridge allows you to do this safely without worrying about vehicular traffic. The bridge connects the area around St Paul's with the Tate Modern and The Globe Theatre. We were there on a cold December day and it was still fun. There are nice pubs on both sides of the river for lunch or a drink. Also it's free. Do it!!!
A pretty trippy bridge. We saw it after we went to the Tate museum and we knew we had to cross this one, or our loves would be forever unfulfilled. Had to do it! It's not the longest bridge, but it's a beauty for sure. Very unique and modern for London which is a city that was built on the past. I still think the Tower bridge holds the top spot for most awesome bridge in London, but this one comes in second. If you happen to encounter it, give it a visit!
There are beaucoup bridges across the Thames but this one is looks like a sculpture plus it's pedestrian only. Because it is very near a school and the Tate foot traffic was pretty high and it was very convenient for me to walk from St. Paul's over to the Glove theater. Walking across the Thames was a bit blustery in November but I also got to see a highspeed police boat go underneath at full tilt, sirens wailing so that was fun.
6 months ago
Lovely pedestrian bridge in the heart of London Beautiful view of St Paul's Cathedral , Tate modern and of course the river Thames Lots of tourists though read more
Great spot to come for night photos. Really good looking back at Tower Bridge, Big Ben, London Eye, and of course St. Paul's Cathedral. This is the same bridge that twists and turns in the Harry Potter movies when the death eaters come after Harry. Great pics! read more
The pedestrian-only Millennium Bridge opened to the public in 2000, linking St Paul's Cathedral on the north bank of the Thames with Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe in Southwark. The bridge is a great place to take photos of the river, with its magnificent views of some of the most iconic London attractions. Known colloquially as the "wobbly bridge," the Millennium Bridge began its' life in 1996 as the winning design of a competition held by the Southwark Council and the Royal Institute of British Architects. for HP fans: the bridge is more famously known as the site of a horrific Death Eater attack! Potter fans will know that in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, it is Brockdale Bridge (Not the Millennium Bridge) that is targeted by Death Eaters who are quickly escalating their attacks in the muggle world. The London Millennium Footbridge cost £18.2 million to construct (£2 million over budget) read more
Bridge of dreams over the River Thames. Ir should I say Bridging the River of Dreams in London. Ooh, so many poetic metaphors to use. I took a long walk from Hyde Park along the Thames to the Millennium Bridge. Perfectly way to go in foot to the Tate Modern. There were a lot of people and the winds were more than a bit gusty the day I visited this Bridge. Depending on the day, you might want to bring a coat. read more
The London Millennium footbridge was the first pedestrian bridge to cross the River Thames in over 100 years. The crossing is five minutes away from St Paul's Cathedral and the City of London on the north bank. There was a competition of designs & the winning entry was an innovative "blade of light". Height restrictions & the view meant that the supporting cables are below giving the bridge a very shallow profile. The bridge has 2 river piers and is made of 3 main sections. It is 1,066 ft long and 13 feet wide. The 8 suspension cables are tensioned to support a working load of 5,000 people on the bridge at a time. read more
Amazing views on this pedestrian only bridge. If you're doing any kind of sightseeing on foot this bridge is worth checking out. Great views of the Thames rivers with lots of spaces to stop and take photos. From the middle of the bridge you can see St. Paul's cathedral on the north side, and Tate Modern on the other side, the bridge actual leads you right to the Tate Modern art "museum" and the queens walk path where you can find access down to the rivers shore line. read more
This is a cool pedestrian bridge over the Thames. It can get super crowded sometimes as the waves of people are making their way around the city. It has a very modern design, perhaps it has something to do with the fact that the Tate Modern museum is at one end of it. read more
4 years ago
What an impressive bridge! We eyed it from a few blocks away thanks to the masses of humans crossing this pedestrian only bridge located on the River Thames. Not only is it a hand my bridge but it's beautifully designed and serves as a leisurely way to soak in the views. It also connects you to the Tate Modern museum of art on one side (and St.Paul's Cathedral on the other). While on the bridge, look down and check out some of the whimsical and fun graffiti gum art a local graffiti artist added in. Such a fun and clever spot to add art. Once on the state side, you'll find plenty of spots to sit or walk along the water. You'll also find yourself a stone's throw from Borough Market. read more
There are several bridges that pedestrians can use to cross the River Thames in the middle of London. This one immediately stands out due to its somewhat futuristic design. As its name implies, this bridge opened in the year 2000. If you are in the area, it is worth your time just to cross it on foot once and take some photos. You get amazing views of the city from the middle of the bridge. read more
This bridge was the first new bridge to be built in over the Thames River in 100 years. It is for pedestrians only and spans from the South Bank to the City of London. The bridge has two river piers and is the length of 325 meters. After it opened it acquired the nickname of "Wobbly Bridge" as early on it was known to sway. This had to be fixed so people could cross comfortably. They had to use "dampers" which are like car shock absorbers. The bridge was closed for two years for this repairs shortly after it opened. It is an absolutely beautiful structure. We really enjoyed crossing as it took us to our next destination St. Paul's Cathedral. The views of the Thames as well as Big Ben and the Parliament buildings were gorgeous. Glad we had the opportunity to check this bridge out! read more
09/12/17 This bridge connects the South Bank with London crossing the Thames. Not far from Tate Modern museum, Shakespeare Globe theater and LSE Bankside hotel. The bridge is perfectly aligned with the St. Paul's Cathedral with a terminating vista. This is a pedestrian bridge. While crossing this bridge you will come across several small almost kiosk looking shopkeepers selling candied peanuts. They reminded me of a candy from my childhood called Boston Baked Beans. The bridge has amazing views of the Thames and the city of London. It's the first bridge built over the Thames in London in 100 years. read more
7 years ago
So many amazing sights in one area. From St. Paul's cathedral to the bridge to the Tate modern to Shakespeare's Globe... The millennium bridge offers amazing views of the Thames River and surrounding areas. As we crossed a man was laying down painting, tiny little paintings using the metal bridge as his canvas. Just over the bridge was a great pub where we had our first Pimm's cup and a pretty amazing fish & chips. Pimm's on draft - Yes please! It is definitely worth crossing if you are in the area and have a couple hours to see some of the nearby sights. read more
6 years ago
Crossing the Thames on foot is something that you really should do when you are in London. The Millennium Bridge allows you to do this safely without worrying about vehicular traffic. The bridge connects the area around St Paul's with the Tate Modern and The Globe Theatre. We were there on a cold December day and it was still fun. There are nice pubs on both sides of the river for lunch or a drink. Also it's free. Do it!!! read more
A pretty trippy bridge. We saw it after we went to the Tate museum and we knew we had to cross this one, or our loves would be forever unfulfilled. Had to do it! It's not the longest bridge, but it's a beauty for sure. Very unique and modern for London which is a city that was built on the past. I still think the Tower bridge holds the top spot for most awesome bridge in London, but this one comes in second. If you happen to encounter it, give it a visit! read more
There are beaucoup bridges across the Thames but this one is looks like a sculpture plus it's pedestrian only. Because it is very near a school and the Tate foot traffic was pretty high and it was very convenient for me to walk from St. Paul's over to the Glove theater. Walking across the Thames was a bit blustery in November but I also got to see a highspeed police boat go underneath at full tilt, sirens wailing so that was fun. read more
9 years ago
This bridge is really funky and cool. Apparently it's been in Harry Potter. That's its claim to fame. I used it as a pedestrian crossing across the river and it was fine. Seemed to be stable. Good views too. People were taking selfies. St. Paul's Cathedral is on the other side. read more
5 years ago
The drink service option on the London Eye Millennium Wheel? Yes, it's the only way to do it right. You're welcome. read more
This bridge is one of the most modern bridges in London going over the Thames. It is an all pedestrian bridge, which is kind of nice. The biggest attraction here is that as you walk across it in one direction you can see the Saint Paul cathedral, which is truly spectacular. In fact this is the easiest way to get to Saint Paul's cathedral from the other side of the Thames. Otherwise, the architecture of the bridge itself is quite ordinary. read more
9 years ago
Its name is so fitting; opened to pedestrians only in 2000, the Millennium Bridge looks sleek & new compared to neighboring bridges that cross the River Thames. To get to the Tate Museum, we took the tube to Blackfriars station & 10 minutes from there lay the entrance to the bridge. As the sun was starting to set, we stayed close together to fend off the evening chill; so romantic & exhilarating! Look around you, views from the Millennium Bridge are amongst the prettiest in the city. read more
What an awesome bridge design. Located right by St. Paul's Cathedral. Easy to walk across. I like the crisscrossing weave design. Great view of St. Paul's and of Tower Bridge. Very busy bridge with locals and tourist crossing. read more
Featured in the recent Harry Potter movie, the intriguing Millennium Bridge is not only an architectural beauty to admire alone but also a literal testament to what London is today: a link between the past (St. Paul's Cathedral) and the present (Tate Modern). Like with the nearby iconic Tower Bridge, this is another eye-catching attraction along the Thames bank. Make sure to at least make an effort add this pedestrian bridge as a part of your London sightseeing tour. Especially on the south bank, the scene of a modern bridge connecting to the classic cathedral is certainly a unique sight not to be miss! read more
12 years ago
What a great walk. St Paul's Cathedral north and the Tate Modern south, they've certainly created an iconic path over the RIver Thames. The people watching is also outstanding but it's secondary to the multitude of views of the city and angles of the London Skyline. Modern and stylish but not overdone as to take away from the nature it is surrounded by read more
we actually crossed the bridge twice, back and forth, and i enjoyed it. was there during May so it was a little chill but not too bad... it was so romantic that i didn't want to get off!!! well, it's another must go tourist attraction and it connects the Tate Museum and the St. Paul's, which makes your city tour lot more convenient... read more
17 years ago
I was told it is called the 'Wobbly Bridge' instead of Millenium Bridge. The £18.2m bridge, central London's first new river crossing for more then a century, was opened on 10 June 2000 but was shut three days later due to swaying and fears of pedestrians of collapsing into the river Themes. Now it is save after engineers carried out the recommended modifications. Before this bridge has been built the link between the outskirts of South London and Central London was missing. Tate Modern has given this Industrial area a new face and so has this bridge. At the weekends there are thousands of tourist missioning over this bridge connecting one of the oldest buildings St. Pauls and the urbanised power station by Herzog and De Meuron. Tate Modern is actively using the side of the building which faces towards the Themes. They just recently curated an oversized graffity exhibition. This bridge is a good spot for musicians playing flutes and guitars having the audience sit next to them in summer nights. Especially in the evening this bridge offers a mesmerising view! read more
11 years ago
It didn't shake or sway! I'm glad that little problem was solved. Well, in order to get to St. Paul's Cathedral from Tate Modern, this little crossing had to do. It's just as breathtaking as I saw in the movies or travel documentaries. Londoners probably take it for granted (cause they're so cool and all). Yep, the Millenium Bridge is the s***t, don't you forget it. There was also a guy selling delicious salted peanuts on the bridge, complementing me on the fact that I was a Miamian. read more
Fantastic pedestrian only bridge crossing the Thames River and connecting the Tate Modern w/ St. Paul's Cathedral. Besides being all modern and cool and made out of steel - the walk across offers up spectacular views of east London, The Shard, and Tower Bridge. Take the walk, its worth it. read more
8 years ago
18 years ago
Ok, similar to the London Eye (the one time named Millennium Wheel) and indeed anything else the UK did with the word Millennium attached to it - it didn't get off to a great start - but now, what a brilliant addition to London this is. A wonderful view walking across in either direction - you either have St Paul's in front of you or the striking Tate Modern building with views of the other bridges of London such as Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf off in the distance. It's always a relaxing experience and as someone who works across it every day to work - it makes me think what a great city London is first thing in the morning. read more
At the outset I would like to point out that I have a chronic fear of bridges (gephyrophobia for all you brainiacs) so it is a pretty big deal for me to give a bridge three stars. I avoid bridges when ever I can and rush across them tentatively if I'm forced to. Glass ones are the worst, you know the types they have in modern shopping centres to connect floors?It makes me want to throw up. Anyway, rather than use Yelp as a therapy session, I better mention the bridge. The Millenium bridge is very pretty to look at and it's design makes the Thames look tiny, like a puddle being crossed by a plank of wood. Walking on the bridge can be a bit nerve-wracking, if like me, you don't like to see what's underneath you. Gaps between the metal let you see the river running below. Added to this the occasional wobble that has merited this bridge its bad reputation and what started as a gentle stroll can be quite the nightmare. However, the Millenium Bridge connects London at two of its best tourist attractions- St Paul's Cathedral and The Tate Modern. This genius idea makes the city centre very managable. Those that aren't afraid of bridges have also told me it makes quite the romantic stroll in the Summer. I say those people are the freaks, not me! read more
11 years ago
You can see it from the top of St Paul. It's an okay bridge, you can walk there from St. Paul's to Tate modern read more
17 years ago
'Wobbly bridge' nicknamed after a swaying motion was experienced by pedestrians when it opened in 2000. I had just been to the Globe Theatre and walked on the bridge with my girlfriends(ladies night out); we'd had a drink or two. A chilly evening we talked about Shakespeare, leaning over to get a view of the invincible Father Thames and the sparkling illuminated city. Time really slows down you know, its a totally relaxed and uplifting feeling. Designed by the famous Fosters(big daddy in Architecture) and Partners its a suspension bridge and one build after almost a century in the city of London. So I suppose it does pass of as a modern landmark and ideal for a love walk. read more
Visited March 2015: "Almost lost my umbrella" When we finished at the Globe we started walking to the wibbly wobbly bridge, aka The Millennium Bridge, it started to rain. The wind got so strong that several people's umbrellas were turned inside out. As we were walking across the bridge, it felt like you were either being carried away to your destination, or the wind was attempting to knock you over into the Thames. I took a picture of St Paul's Cathedral which is on the North side of the Thames, literally lined up with the Millennium Bridge. read more
17 years ago
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