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Tower Bridge Quay is a river shipping wharf on the River Thames, in London, England.
Tower Bridge Quay (formerly St. Katharine's Quay) is a river transport wharf on the River Thames, in London, England. It is owned and operated by Woods River Cruises, as Woods' Silver Fleet, and is served by many river and cruise operators.
It is located on the north bank of the River Thames, on the east side of Tower Bridge and directly in front of the Thistle Tower Hotel. The pier is about a ten-minute walk from Tower Hill underground station. Tower Bridge Quay should not be confused with nearby St Katharine Docks, which is a private and residential marina.
You can get on and off the water bus at this stop to visit many famous places nearby, such as:
- London Tower Bridge: One of the symbols of London, it is a lift bridge that can be extended to allow ships to pass through. London Tower Bridge was built in 1894, has a unique architecture, with two 65m high towers and two connecting suspension bridges. You can walk across the bridge for panoramic views of the Thames and the city, or visit the historical and engineering exhibitions inside the tower. London Tower Bridge is about 100m east of Tower Bridge Quay bus stop.
- Tower of London: A historic castle on the banks of the River Thames, one of England's oldest and most important structures. The Tower of London was built in 1078 and was once home to kings, a prison, a national treasure, a zoo and many other functions. You can visit many interesting spots in the Tower of London, such as seeing the sparkling diamonds of the British Crown Jewels, discovering the horrifying secrets of the prison, or meeting the loyal crows that guard the Tower. The Tower of London is about 300m northeast of the Tower Bridge Quay bus stop.
- The Shard Building: The tallest skyscraper in London and Europe, with a height of 310m and 95 floors. The Shard building has modern architecture, shaped like a piece of broken glass. You can go to the observation deck to see the panoramic view of London from above, or enjoy food, shopping, and relaxation at the restaurants, shops, and hotels inside the building. The Shard building is about 600m southwest of Tower Bridge Quay water bus stop.