Blackfriars Bridge, London

Name: Blackfriars Bridge
Address: Blackfriars Bridge, London, E C4Y, United Kingdom

#246 among attractions in London

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Blackfriars Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames in London, between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Railway Bridge, carrying the A201 road. The north end is near the Inns of Court and Temple Church, along with Blackfriars station. The south end is near the Tate Modern art gallery and the Oxo Tower. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1769 (255 years ago)Length: 923 ftWidth: 105 ftCoordinates: 51°30'33"N, 0°6'16"W

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Blackfriars BridgeSouthwark (Cathedrals)London E C4Y United Kingdom

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Day trips

Blackfriars Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, Bankside Gallery, Oxo Tower.

~1350 ftE
Contemporary art and cafe with river views
Tate Modern, London
7 min walk • Tate Modern is a beacon of contemporary art nestled in the heart of London, United Kingdom. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, this museum stands as a testament to the transformative power of architecture and art.
~1340 ftE
Steel suspension bridge for pedestrians
Millennium Bridge, London
7 min walk • The Millennium Bridge, a sleek steel suspension bridge, stretches across the River Thames in the bustling heart of London, United Kingdom. Since its opening in June 2000, it has become an iconic pedestrian pathway linking the areas near St.
~720 ftSE
Museum
Bankside Gallery, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of London, the Bankside Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and casual observers alike. Established as a home for the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, this esteemed art gallery...
~920 ftW
Museum, Tower, Art gallery
Oxo Tower, London
5 min walk • The Oxo Tower is a building with a prominent tower on the south bank of the River Thames in London. The building has mixed use as Oxo Tower Wharf containing a set of design, arts and crafts shops on the ground and first floors with two galleries, Bargehouse and Gallery@oxo.
~1670 ftE
Theater, William Shakespeare, Concerts and shows
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
9 min walk • The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London.
~1130 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant, Art Nouveau architecture
The Blackfriar, London
6 min walk • The Blackfriar is a Grade II* listed public house on Queen Victoria Street in Blackfriars, London. It was built in about 1875 on the site of a former medieval Dominican friary, and then remodelled in about 1905 by the architect Herbert Fuller-Clark. Much of the internal decoration was done by the sculptors Frederick T.
~1620 ftNW
Memorial
National Submarine War Memorial, London
8 min walk • The National Submariners' War Memorial is a war memorial on the Victoria Embankment in London, England, between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge.
~1820 ftN
Museum, History museum
Prince Henry's Room, London
9 min walk • Prince Henry's Room is situated on the first floor at the front of No. 17 Fleet Street, London. The house is one of the few surviving buildings in the City of London dating from before the Great Fire of London in 1666. It is a Grade II* Listed Building.
~1870 ftN
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Martin, London
10 min walk • St Martin, Ludgate, also known as St Martin within Ludgate, is an Anglican church on Ludgate Hill in the ward of Farringdon, in the City of London. The church is of medieval origin, but the present building dates from 1677 to 1684 and was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
~1870 ftW
Ship
HQS Wellington, London
10 min walk • HMS Wellington is a Grimsby-class sloop, formerly of the Royal Navy. During the Second World War, she served as a convoy escort ship in the North Atlantic.
~1400 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe, London
7 min walk • St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe is a Church of England church located on Queen Victoria Street, London in the City of London, near Blackfriars station.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blackfriars Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London (2 min walk), One Blackfriars, London (3 min walk), Bankside Gallery, London (4 min walk), South Bank Tower, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Blackfriars Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blackfriars Bridge:

Train

London Blackfriars (3 min walk)
Waterloo East (10 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (5 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (9 min walk)

Metro

Southwark • Lines: Jubilee (9 min walk)
Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (12 min walk)

Bus

City Thameslink Station / Ludgate Circus • Lines: 26, N26 (9 min walk)
Ludgate Circus • Lines: 26, N26 (10 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (19 min walk)