Southwark Bridge, London

Name: Southwark Bridge
Address: Southwark Bridge Rd, London, EC4R 1QS, United Kingdom

#353 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Southwark Bridge is an arch bridge in London, for traffic linking the district of Southwark and the City across the River Thames. Besides when others are closed for temporary repairs, it has the least traffic of the Thames bridges in London. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1921 (103 years ago)Length: 800 ftWidth: 55 ftCoordinates: 51°30'32"N, 0°5'39"W

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Southwark Bridge RdSouthwark (Cathedrals)London EC4R 1QS United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Tate Modern, Borough Market, Millennium Bridge, Southwark Cathedral.

~1160 ftW
Contemporary art and cafe with river views
Tate Modern, London
6 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.
~1470 ftSE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Borough Market, London
8 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of London, Borough Market stands as a mecca for food lovers from around the globe. This vibrant market, one of the oldest and largest in the city, has been serving the people of Southwark for over 1,000 years.
~1030 ftW
Steel suspension bridge for pedestrians
Millennium Bridge, London
5 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.
~1440 ftSE
Church, William Shakespeare, Sacred and religious sites
Southwark Cathedral, London
7 min walk • Southwark Cathedral stands as a serene oasis in the bustling heart of London, offering a sanctuary of history and spirituality amidst the city's modernity. This Anglican cathedral, formally known as The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie...
~1490 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Borough High Street, London
8 min walk • Borough High Street is a road in Southwark, London, running south-west from London Bridge, forming part of the A3 route which runs from London to Portsmouth, on the south coast of England.
~1010 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Ruins
Winchester Palace, London
5 min walk • Winchester Palace was a 12th-century palace which served as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester. It was located in the parish of Southwark in Surrey, on the south bank of the River Thames on what is now Clink Street in the London Borough of Southwark, near St Saviour's Church which later became Southwark Cathedral.
~740 ftW
Theater, William Shakespeare, Concerts and shows
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
4 min walk • The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London.
~770 ftS
Theater, William Shakespeare, Architecture
Shakespeare's Globe, London
4 min walk • Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays, in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames.
~1520 ftNE
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
London Mithraeum, London
8 min walk • The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras, Walbrook, is a Roman mithraeum that was discovered in Walbrook, a street in the City of London, during a building's construction in 1954.
~970 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Michael Paternoster Royal, London
5 min walk • St Michael Paternoster Royal is a church in the City of London. The original building, which was first recorded in the 13th century, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The church was rebuilt under the aegis of Sir Christopher Wren. However St Michael's was severely damaged during the London Blitz in the Second World War.
~1610 ftSE
Museum, Game and entertainment center, Entertainment
The London Bridge Experience, London
8 min walk • The London Bridge Experience is a tourist attraction in Southwark, London, England, on the south bank of the River Thames. Guests are led by actors on a tour through moments in London's history, including Boudicca's battles with the Romans, and The Great Fire of London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Southwark Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Little Ship Club, London (3 min walk), The Rose, London (4 min walk), Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London (4 min walk), Shakespeare's Globe, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Southwark Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southwark Bridge:

Ferry

Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (4 min walk)
Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (9 min walk)

Train

London Cannon Street (5 min walk)
Bank (10 min walk)

Metro

Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (6 min walk)
Cannon Street • Lines: Circle, District (6 min walk)

Bus

Mansion House Station • Lines: 26, N26 (7 min walk)
London Bridge • Lines: 388 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (9 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (22 min walk)