Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Excellent spot for taking photos of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
Time required: 10 minutes
Public transport:
- Circle Line: Westminster station
- District Line: Westminster station
- Jubilee Line: Westminster station
Address: Between Westminster, Middlesex bank, and Lambeth, Surrey bank
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: Robert Stokes
Things you need to know:
- Westminster Bridge arches over the River Thames next to the Houses of Parliament
- It links the Palace of Westminster (west bank) with County Hall and the London Eye (east bank)
- The bridge was designed by the Swiss architect Charles Labelye and built between 1739 and 1750
- It is made entirely of stone
- London Marathon used to finish here in the early years of the race
What to do there:
- Walk along the bridge and take pictures of the famous London landmarks: Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye and the River Thames
Tips & Insights:
- You can buy great pancakes at the west bank foot of the bridge
- Return to the bridge after dawn to enjoy the beautiful view of the illuminated city
