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10 Best Towers in London
London’s towers are not one type of attraction. Some offer views or dining, some are historic sites with guided experiences, and others are landmarks best appreciated from outside. This guide helps you compare access, atmosphere and the reason to visit.
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Full Comparison of 10 Towers in London
Salesforce Tower
Salesforce Tower is a London business centre and meeting venue with on-site services, views across the city and facilities for meetings, seminars and events. Its distinctive visitor experience includes rapid glass-lift access and panoramic views from upper floors. It suits people attending work events or visiting colleagues, as well as those interested in the building’s outlook and lobby fish tank.
Strengths: Glass lifts reach the 39th floor in around 30 seconds
People attending meetings, seminars or work eventsVisitors seeking panoramic London views110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY, United KingdomSouth Tower
South Tower is the southern tower of London’s Tower Bridge and an entry point from Riverside Park and the Engine Room. Visitors can enter the tower and walk its stairways and elevated walkways for views over London and an inside perspective on the bridge. The experience also provides historical insight into Tower Bridge and requires a ticket.
Strengths: The visit combines elevated city views with access inside one of Tower Bridge’s towers
Visitors wanting views over London from Tower BridgeFamilies looking for a historical attractionThose interested in seeing Tower Bridge from inside its towerTower Bridge, London SE1 2UP, United KingdomLanthorn Tower
Lanthorn Tower is presented as a medieval castle and historical landmark with royal associations dating back to 1000 AD. Visits can include guided tours by Beefeaters, the Crown Jewels and the Ceremony of the Keys, making it suited to visitors interested in living history as well as landmark sightseeing. The site includes substantial stair use.
Strengths: Crown Jewels are displayed on site
Families and visitors seeking a major historical attractionTravellers interested in royal history, guided tours and ceremonial traditions35 Tower Hill, London EC3N 4DR, United Kingdom110 Bishopsgate (Heron Tower)
Open 24 hours
110 Bishopsgate, also known as Heron Tower, is a London corporate office building with striking city views and a large aquarium in its ground-floor reception. The building also contains venues where visitors can have drinks while taking in the outlook, and features fast glass-walled lifts and live harp or piano music on Monday mornings.
Strengths: A large ground-floor aquarium
Visitors seeking London views from a skyscraperPeople interested in distinctive office-building architectureHeron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY, United KingdomTower Green
Tower Green is a historical landmark within the Tower of London setting, suited to visitors interested in the site’s history and the people executed there. Ten people were beheaded on Tower Green, including three queens among the best-known figures associated with executions on or near the green. A memorial sculpture and dedicated quotation now mark those condemned by order of the state, while the courtyard offers a quieter place to pause and read historical markers.
Strengths: A memorial sculpture and quotation commemorate people condemned by the state
Visitors exploring Tudor and Tower of London historyThose wanting a reflective historic courtyardLondon EC3N 4AB, United KingdomVictoria Tower
Victoria Tower is a historical landmark forming part of the Palace of Westminster. Standing at 98.5 metres, it is a Gothic Revival tower completed in 1860 and named for Queen Victoria. The tower houses the official records of the UK Parliament and is best appreciated from outside, where its ornate stonework and prominent position offer strong architectural and photographic interest.
Strengths: Houses the official records of the UK Parliament
Visitors interested in British history and parliamentary architecturePhotographers seeking views of a prominent London landmarkLondon SW1P 3JY, United KingdomSt George Wharf Tower
Open 24 hours
St George Wharf Tower is a residential apartment building on the banks of the Thames, offering modern apartments with river and city views. The building is suited to residents seeking central London living with convenient transport links and on-site facilities. Reported features include concierge services, a gym and private underground parking, with grocery, dry-cleaning and dining options nearby.
Strengths: River and northern city views
Residents seeking riverside apartments in central LondonThose wanting nearby transport, shops and dining options1 St George Wharf, London SW8 2DU, United KingdomBT Tower
BT Tower is a 191-metre cylindrical telecommunications tower and a landmark on London’s skyline since 1965. Its Grade II-listed architecture makes it notable to people interested in the city’s landmarks, although it is currently not open to the general public and access is limited to BT employees or organised occasions.
Strengths: Its cylindrical 191-metre form has marked the London skyline since 1965
People interested in London landmarks and architectureBT employees or guests attending organised events60 Cleveland St, London W1T 4JZ, United KingdomCrouch End Clock Tower
Open 24 hours
Crouch End Clock Tower is a free-standing landmark at the midpoint of a crossing in Crouch End. It suits visitors exploring the area on foot, particularly those combining a photograph or brief stop with the neighbourhood’s shops, restaurants, cafés and nearby attractions.
Strengths: Its free-standing position at the centre of a crossing
A free London landmark stop while exploring Crouch EndThe Broadway, London N8 8PR, United KingdomOxo Tower
Oxo Tower is a historic riverside landmark on London’s South Bank with a public viewing area, restaurants, shops, exhibition spaces and an art gallery. The building’s history includes its origins as a power station and later redevelopment by the Liebig Extract of Meat Company, whose OXO brand inspired the tower’s name. It suits visitors combining city views with dining, shopping or culture.
Strengths: Brings together public views, restaurants, shops and gallery spaces
Visitors seeking riverside views and a recognisable London landmarkPeople combining dining, galleries and shopping in one destinationBarge House St, London SE1 9PH, United Kingdom
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What to expect from these towers
- Panoramic city viewsSalesforce Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, Oxo Tower and South Tower are described in terms of London or riverside outlooks, with different access arrangements.
- Historic landmark visitsLanthorn Tower, South Tower and Tower Green offer history-focused experiences connected with royal, bridge or Tower of London stories.
- Architecture from outsideVictoria Tower and BT Tower suit visitors interested in skyline form, listed architecture, Gothic Revival detail or the history of London landmarks.
- Dining, culture and shoppingOxo Tower combines a public viewing area with restaurants, shops, exhibition spaces and an art gallery.
- Work and event venuesSalesforce Tower provides facilities for meetings, seminars and events, making it relevant to organised visits as well as skyline interest.
- Brief neighbourhood landmark stopsCrouch End Clock Tower is a free-standing landmark suited to a short stop while exploring local shops, cafés and restaurants.
How to choose a London tower visit
- Check whether you can enterBT Tower is not currently open to the general public, Victoria Tower access is restricted, and some Salesforce Tower areas are public only on certain days.
- Choose views or historyFor outlooks, prioritise the towers with described panoramic or riverside views; for history, consider Lanthorn Tower, South Tower or Tower Green.
- Allow for stairsLanthorn Tower and South Tower involve stair use, so consider the physical demands before selecting a visit.
- Plan around the wider destinationOxo Tower suits a combined dining, gallery and shopping day, while Crouch End Clock Tower works as a brief stop during local exploration.
- Confirm ticket and entry detailsSouth Tower requires a ticket, and access conditions vary across the listed landmarks. Verify current arrangements directly.
Questions people often ask
Which London towers offer views?
The supplied descriptions mention views at Salesforce Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, Oxo Tower, South Tower and St George Wharf Tower.
Can the public currently visit BT Tower?
The supplied information says BT Tower is not currently open to the general public, with access limited to BT employees or organised occasions.
Which option combines views with dining or culture?
Oxo Tower includes a public viewing area, restaurants, shops, exhibition spaces and an art gallery.
Are any of these visits stair-heavy?
Lanthorn Tower includes substantial stair use, and South Tower involves stairways and elevated walkways.
