Millennium Bridge

The 330-meter-long steel Millennium Bridge stands over the River Thames, connecting the St. Paul’s Cathedral to the north with Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern at the southern end of the structure.
Due to a noticeable swaying motion, which had some people clinging to the rails feeling seasick and others enjoying the exhilarating ride, the structure had to be closed down only two days after opening in June, 2000. Although it took almost another two years to complete the necessary repairs, install dampeners and make the bridge more stable, it had already become widely famous in the two days it was accessible and earned itself the nickname “Wobbly Bridge.”
The suspension bridge is no longer wobbly, but it is still an interesting way to cross the Thames. And due to its low-hanging support beams and rods, the bridge offers nice views of both the City of London and the South Bank. As the creative product of collaboration between art, architecture and engineering, the Millennium Bridge isn’t simply another one of London’s many attractions; it’s also practical in that it was the first pedestrian bridge built over the Thames in over a century.

Practical Info

The closest underground stations on the north side of the bridge are Blackfriars (a four-minute walk away), Cannon Street and St. Paul’s, an eight-minute walk away. South of the Thames, the London Bridge station on the Northern Line is closest with about 10 minutes of walking time expected. There is no entrance fee, and the bridge is open 24 hours a day.