Tower Bridge lifts around 800 times a year. Find out when the next Bridge Lift
will be, and which vessel the Bridge will be lifting for below.
Want to see when the next Bridge Lift is?
All Lifts are listed below or use the search function to filter dates.
Please note that scheduled Bridge Lifts can be cancelled at short notice and without prior notification to the public. This may be due to unforeseen circumstances or situations outside of our control.
| Day | Date | Time | Vessel | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Motor Vessel Dutch Master | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river | |||
| Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
If your vessel has a mast or superstructure of 30ft (9m) or more and would like to enter or leave the Upper Pool of London, find out how to book a Bridge Lift for your vessel here.
Find out what to expect from a visit inside Tower Bridge, including opening times, how to get here and ticket prices.
Take a deep dive into the history of Bridge Drivers, discover how the role has changed in the past century and find out what it takes to train for such a truly unique job.
Ever wondered what vessels Tower Bridge lifts for? We’ve taken a look through our archives to find some of the most interesting and iconic boats and ships that have passed through Tower Bridge since 1894.
