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Bag rules at Tower Bridge

Plenty of visitors to Tower Bridge end up carrying a bag they'd rather not drag across a landmark. The practical choice is whether to plan around it or plan around it.

London Bridge Station has an official left luggage facility, while Aldgate East station has no left luggage desk or lockers at all. Tower Hill and Tower Gateway stations put you close to the bridge, and the Tower of London itself has no left luggage either. Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule and suspension bridge. The bridge lies in the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets on the north side and Southwark on the south side. Tower Bridge operates a 100% bag searching policy, so all bags are subject to search by security staff upon entry. Shoulder bags and backpacks larger than 45x35x20 cm will not be allowed inside. Suitcases, wheeled bags, and oversize items are prohibited inside Tower Bridge. Inside, the exhibition includes the North and South Towers, high-level walkways, and the Victorian Engine Rooms. With Stasher, you can store bags from £1.49 a day at 20+ locations near Tower Bridge.

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Luggage storage near Tower Bridge

London Bridge Station has an official left luggage facility on the Upper Concourse, past the Redwood retail unit. Aldgate East station, served by the District and Hammersmith & City lines, has no left luggage desk or lockers, so don't count on dropping a bag there on the way to the bridge.

Getting to Tower Bridge with luggage

Tower Hill Underground station, served by the District and Circle lines, is a seven-minute walk from Tower Bridge. Tower Gateway DLR station is roughly a 10-minute walk from the North Tower of Tower Bridge. If you're heading in from further afield, London Bridge Station has direct train connections to both Gatwick Airport and Luton Airport, though you'll need to sort your bag before arrival given the bridge's strict size limits.

Nearby sights and their bag rules

Crossing Tower Bridge on foot is free, as it's a public right of way, so you can walk across with your bags as long as you don't plan to enter the exhibition. The typical visit to the Tower Bridge attraction takes about 60 to 90 minutes, which is worth knowing if you've left luggage elsewhere and need to time your return. The Tower of London, an iconic historic castle and landmark, sits just a five-minute walk from Tower Hill Underground station on the District and Circle lines. The Tower of London itself provides no left luggage or bag storage facilities, and suitcases, large bags, and rolling luggage are not permitted inside, so plan ahead before combining both sights in one day.