Millennium Bridge

Here you go — Google Maps style, detailed but clean and natural ⭐👇 ⸻ Millennium Bridge is one of the most beautiful places to experience London from a different perspective. The panoramic views from the bridge are absolutely stunning — on one side you see modern skyscrapers and new-generation architecture, and on the other, historic buildings and classic London structures, all connected by the River Thames flowing beneath. What makes this place special is the contrast: modern cars on nearby roads, old-style boats and river traffic, and iconic landmarks coming together in one frame. People don’t just cross this bridge; they slow down, take photos, pause for a moment, and truly feel the vibe of London. The atmosphere is lively yet peaceful, especially in good weather. It’s a perfect spot for photography, casual walks, and soaking in the city’s energy. You can also spot famous landmarks nearby, making it a must-visit for anyone exploring central London. Highly recommended for tourists and locals alike — a place where London’s past, present, and future meet beautifully. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A distinctive modern bridge opened in 2000, at that point marking the construction of the first new pedestrian bridge across the Thames in more than 100 years. The bridge encountered problems with unusual movement early in its life and gained the informal title of the "wobbly bridge". These have long since been rectified, and today the bridge today provides fine views of St Paul's Cathedral and the Tate Modern for pedestrians crossing the Thames.

As I walked from the historic Globe behind me toward St. Paul’s ahead, the Millennium Bridge felt like a sleek modern link, but I wished it carried more of that cultural soul between the ages. Connecting such rich history, I'd prefer it to symbolize that deeper narrative not just a route across the river, but a bridge of meaning as well.

An architectural masterpiece! Absolutely stunning during sunsets! You can get some great photographs during the golden hour from this bridge.

What a view! The Millennium Bridge is striking, linking St Paul’s Cathedral with Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe. Its sleek steel design feels modern, true to its name commemorating the start of the new millennium. Yet it perfectly frames historic landmarks, making every step across a visual experience. I loved how the bridge embodies London’s blend of old and new.

The Millennium Bridge is one of London’s most iconic pedestrian bridges, offering a stunning connection between St Paul’s Cathedral on the north side and Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe on the south. Walking across it is a memorable experience, with breathtaking views of the River Thames, Tower Bridge, and the Shard in the distance. The sleek, modern design of the bridge contrasts beautifully with the historic landmarks that surround it, making it a perfect spot for photography and sightseeing. It can get busy, especially during peak tourist hours, but it’s well worth the visit for the views alone. At night, the bridge is beautifully lit, creating a truly magical atmosphere.

A sleek pedestrian bridge that connects St Paul’s Cathedral to Tate Modern across the Thames. Its modern design stands out against the historic skyline, and the views in both directions are striking, especially at sunset. It’s a short walk, but a memorable one, with the dome of St Paul’s perfectly framed as you cross. Great for photos, quick strolls, or linking two major landmarks.

Nice pedestrian bridge with great views along the River Thames. It’s a pleasant walk, especially with landmarks like St Paul’s Cathedral and Tate Modern nearby. Not overly dramatic, but a lovely spot for a stroll and photos while exploring the area.

Lovely pedestrian bridge in the heart of London Beautiful view of St Paul's Cathedral , Tate modern and of course the river Thames Lots of tourists though

Great spot to come for night photos. Really good looking back at Tower Bridge, Big Ben, London Eye, and of course St. Paul's Cathedral. This is the same bridge that twists and turns in the Harry Potter movies when the death eaters come after Harry. Great pics!

The pedestrian-only Millennium Bridge opened to the public in 2000, linking St Paul's Cathedral on the north bank of the Thames with Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe in Southwark. The bridge is a great place to take photos of the river, with its magnificent views of some of the most iconic London attractions. Known colloquially as the "wobbly bridge," the Millennium Bridge began its' life in 1996 as the winning design of a competition held by the Southwark Council and the Royal Institute of British Architects. for HP fans: the bridge is more famously known as the site of a horrific Death Eater attack! Potter fans will know that in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, it is Brockdale Bridge (Not the Millennium Bridge) that is targeted by Death Eaters who are quickly escalating their attacks in the muggle world. The London Millennium Footbridge cost £18.2 million to construct (£2 million over budget)

Bridge of dreams over the River Thames. Ir should I say Bridging the River of Dreams in London. Ooh, so many poetic metaphors to use. I took a long walk from Hyde Park along the Thames to the Millennium Bridge. Perfectly way to go in foot to the Tate Modern. There were a lot of people and the winds were more than a bit gusty the day I visited this Bridge. Depending on the day, you might want to bring a coat.

The London Millennium footbridge was the first pedestrian bridge to cross the River Thames in over 100 years. The crossing is five minutes away from St Paul's Cathedral and the City of London on the north bank. There was a competition of designs & the winning entry was an innovative "blade of light". Height restrictions & the view meant that the supporting cables are below giving the bridge a very shallow profile. The bridge has 2 river piers and is made of 3 main sections. It is 1,066 ft long and 13 feet wide. The 8 suspension cables are tensioned to support a working load of 5,000 people on the bridge at a time.

Amazing views on this pedestrian only bridge. If you're doing any kind of sightseeing on foot this bridge is worth checking out. Great views of the Thames rivers with lots of spaces to stop and take photos. From the middle of the bridge you can see St. Paul's cathedral on the north side, and Tate Modern on the other side, the bridge actual leads you right to the Tate Modern art "museum" and the queens walk path where you can find access down to the rivers shore line.

This is a cool pedestrian bridge over the Thames. It can get super crowded sometimes as the waves of people are making their way around the city. It has a very modern design, perhaps it has something to do with the fact that the Tate Modern museum is at one end of it.

Newer bridge crossing the Thames river just a few minute walk from St Pauls Cathedral. This beidge is clean and safe as it is pedestrian only. As a Harry Potter fan, it is a must see!

What an impressive bridge! We eyed it from a few blocks away thanks to the masses of humans crossing this pedestrian only bridge located on the River Thames. Not only is it a hand my bridge but it's beautifully designed and serves as a leisurely way to soak in the views. It also connects you to the Tate Modern museum of art on one side (and St.Paul's Cathedral on the other). While on the bridge, look down and check out some of the whimsical and fun graffiti gum art a local graffiti artist added in. Such a fun and clever spot to add art. Once on the state side, you'll find plenty of spots to sit or walk along the water. You'll also find yourself a stone's throw from Borough Market.

There are several bridges that pedestrians can use to cross the River Thames in the middle of London. This one immediately stands out due to its somewhat futuristic design. As its name implies, this bridge opened in the year 2000. If you are in the area, it is worth your time just to cross it on foot once and take some photos. You get amazing views of the city from the middle of the bridge.

This bridge was the first new bridge to be built in over the Thames River in 100 years. It is for pedestrians only and spans from the South Bank to the City of London. The bridge has two river piers and is the length of 325 meters. After it opened it acquired the nickname of "Wobbly Bridge" as early on it was known to sway. This had to be fixed so people could cross comfortably. They had to use "dampers" which are like car shock absorbers. The bridge was closed for two years for this repairs shortly after it opened. It is an absolutely beautiful structure. We really enjoyed crossing as it took us to our next destination St. Paul's Cathedral. The views of the Thames as well as Big Ben and the Parliament buildings were gorgeous. Glad we had the opportunity to check this bridge out!

09/12/17 This bridge connects the South Bank with London crossing the Thames. Not far from Tate Modern museum, Shakespeare Globe theater and LSE Bankside hotel. The bridge is perfectly aligned with the St. Paul's Cathedral with a terminating vista. This is a pedestrian bridge. While crossing this bridge you will come across several small almost kiosk looking shopkeepers selling candied peanuts. They reminded me of a candy from my childhood called Boston Baked Beans. The bridge has amazing views of the Thames and the city of London. It's the first bridge built over the Thames in London in 100 years.

So many amazing sights in one area. From St. Paul's cathedral to the bridge to the Tate modern to Shakespeare's Globe... The millennium bridge offers amazing views of the Thames River and surrounding areas. As we crossed a man was laying down painting, tiny little paintings using the metal bridge as his canvas. Just over the bridge was a great pub where we had our first Pimm's cup and a pretty amazing fish & chips. Pimm's on draft - Yes please! It is definitely worth crossing if you are in the area and have a couple hours to see some of the nearby sights.

Crossing the Thames on foot is something that you really should do when you are in London. The Millennium Bridge allows you to do this safely without worrying about vehicular traffic. The bridge connects the area around St Paul's with the Tate Modern and The Globe Theatre. We were there on a cold December day and it was still fun. There are nice pubs on both sides of the river for lunch or a drink. Also it's free. Do it!!!

A pretty trippy bridge. We saw it after we went to the Tate museum and we knew we had to cross this one, or our loves would be forever unfulfilled. Had to do it! It's not the longest bridge, but it's a beauty for sure. Very unique and modern for London which is a city that was built on the past. I still think the Tower bridge holds the top spot for most awesome bridge in London, but this one comes in second. If you happen to encounter it, give it a visit!

There are beaucoup bridges across the Thames but this one is looks like a sculpture plus it's pedestrian only. Because it is very near a school and the Tate foot traffic was pretty high and it was very convenient for me to walk from St. Paul's over to the Glove theater. Walking across the Thames was a bit blustery in November but I also got to see a highspeed police boat go underneath at full tilt, sirens wailing so that was fun.

This bridge is really funky and cool. Apparently it's been in Harry Potter. That's its claim to fame. I used it as a pedestrian crossing across the river and it was fine. Seemed to be stable. Good views too. People were taking selfies. St. Paul's Cathedral is on the other side.

The drink service option on the London Eye Millennium Wheel? Yes, it's the only way to do it right. You're welcome.

Its name is so fitting; opened to pedestrians only in 2000, the Millennium Bridge looks sleek & new compared to neighboring bridges that cross the River Thames. To get to the Tate Museum, we took the tube to Blackfriars station & 10 minutes from there lay the entrance to the bridge. As the sun was starting to set, we stayed close together to fend off the evening chill; so romantic & exhilarating! Look around you, views from the Millennium Bridge are amongst the prettiest in the city.

What an awesome bridge design. Located right by St. Paul's Cathedral. Easy to walk across. I like the crisscrossing weave design. Great view of St. Paul's and of Tower Bridge. Very busy bridge with locals and tourist crossing.

Featured in the recent Harry Potter movie, the intriguing Millennium Bridge is not only an architectural beauty to admire alone but also a literal testament to what London is today: a link between the past (St. Paul's Cathedral) and the present (Tate Modern). Like with the nearby iconic Tower Bridge, this is another eye-catching attraction along the Thames bank. Make sure to at least make an effort add this pedestrian bridge as a part of your London sightseeing tour. Especially on the south bank, the scene of a modern bridge connecting to the classic cathedral is certainly a unique sight not to be miss!

From where I (often) sit in London, I'm always ending up on the Millennium Bridge. When leaving my badass brutalist home (what up, Barbican), I haul baby butt towards St Paul's and make a hard right towards the river. The Millennium Bridge is my pathway to the Tate, Thames views and just a generally nice walk to entertain my lil' lady. Whether you're a tourist or a local or somewhere in between like me, walking the Millennium Bridge instead of the usual tube slog is a very nice change of pace.

Just realized that the Millennium Bridge has two listings on Yelp. So, I'm copying my other review onto this listing to. Here it is. The Millenium Bridge is officially known as the London Millenium Footbridge. The bridge is not for cars. Only pedestrians may use the bridge which crosses over the River Thames. On our first night in London, we happened to come across this bridge while exploring. It is a terrific place to stop and take pictures. The views are wonderful from here so make sure to have your camera with you. Got some terrific shots of St. Paul's Cathedral from here. There are plenty of joggers who use this bridge. Everytime they jogged by, you could really feel the movement on the bridge. After a little while, we grew accustomed to the movement though. We were unable to cross the entire bridge because the rain started pouring. Maybe next time, we'll get a chance to.

What a great walk. St Paul's Cathedral north and the Tate Modern south, they've certainly created an iconic path over the RIver Thames. The people watching is also outstanding but it's secondary to the multitude of views of the city and angles of the London Skyline. Modern and stylish but not overdone as to take away from the nature it is surrounded by

we actually crossed the bridge twice, back and forth, and i enjoyed it. was there during May so it was a little chill but not too bad... it was so romantic that i didn't want to get off!!! well, it's another must go tourist attraction and it connects the Tate Museum and the St. Paul's, which makes your city tour lot more convenient...

It didn't shake or sway! I'm glad that little problem was solved. Well, in order to get to St. Paul's Cathedral from Tate Modern, this little crossing had to do. It's just as breathtaking as I saw in the movies or travel documentaries. Londoners probably take it for granted (cause they're so cool and all). Yep, the Millenium Bridge is the s***t, don't you forget it. There was also a guy selling delicious salted peanuts on the bridge, complementing me on the fact that I was a Miamian.

Fantastic pedestrian only bridge crossing the Thames River and connecting the Tate Modern w/ St. Paul's Cathedral. Besides being all modern and cool and made out of steel - the walk across offers up spectacular views of east London, The Shard, and Tower Bridge. Take the walk, its worth it.

We walked back and forth on the Millenium Bridge three times during our last UK trip. On the first day, it was sunny and beautiful. We decided to go to Borough Market for a quick bite. Afterwards, we walked around and eventually crossed the Millenium Bridge. The view was spectacular. With the cool wind blowing, the light swaying of the bridge, and a full tummy, I could easily have fallen asleep on the bridge... just give me a cushion! Several days later, we decided to visit the Tate Modern on the night it closes late (at 10 PM). We walked the Millenium Bridge... actually we first dashed across the bridge to Tate Modern and then after the museum closed, we did a nice, casual, relaxing stroll back across again. The chilled night, the quietness of our surroundings, and lights from nearby buildings, boats, attractions, made it a totally different 'flavor' walking across the bridge from our previous sunny day experience.

Walked across this bridge from the Tower of London to see Shakespeare's globe a few days ago while staying in London. We had to walk across it of course because this bridge was featured heavily in the beginning of one of the last Harry Potter films. It's beautiful and a very convenient way to get across the river if you're walking around in London and following the older fisherman river walk. It gets pretty crowded and folks walk about 12 deep across and expect you to either disappear or jump over the side apparently in order not to run into them - so that was rather annoying - but otherwise you have a beautiful view of the Thames from the bridge and can see clear down to the Tower bridge from this vantage. The day we crossed the weather was perfect with clear blue skies and fluffy white clouds around 6pm so it was a gorgeous view of London from this location.

Ok, similar to the London Eye (the one time named Millennium Wheel) and indeed anything else the UK did with the word Millennium attached to it - it didn't get off to a great start - but now, what a brilliant addition to London this is. A wonderful view walking across in either direction - you either have St Paul's in front of you or the striking Tate Modern building with views of the other bridges of London such as Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf off in the distance. It's always a relaxing experience and as someone who works across it every day to work - it makes me think what a great city London is first thing in the morning.

You can see it from the top of St Paul. It's an okay bridge, you can walk there from St. Paul's to Tate modern

An amazing bridge that is a bit slippery on a rainy day, but definitely a beautiful modern bridge that resembles a vertebrae. It's a great bridge that leads up to the Tate Modern Museum and fitting for a modern marvel. I've seen people sliding on the ramp for fun, but I didn't want to try it.

This bridge is one of the most modern bridges in London going over the Thames. It is an all pedestrian bridge, which is kind of nice. The biggest attraction here is that as you walk across it in one direction you can see the Saint Paul cathedral, which is truly spectacular. In fact this is the easiest way to get to Saint Paul's cathedral from the other side of the Thames. Otherwise, the architecture of the bridge itself is quite ordinary.

Visited March 2015: "Almost lost my umbrella" When we finished at the Globe we started walking to the wibbly wobbly bridge, aka The Millennium Bridge, it started to rain. The wind got so strong that several people's umbrellas were turned inside out. As we were walking across the bridge, it felt like you were either being carried away to your destination, or the wind was attempting to knock you over into the Thames. I took a picture of St Paul's Cathedral which is on the North side of the Thames, literally lined up with the Millennium Bridge.

This is London's newest footbridge to cross the Thames, built to celebrate the millennium. It did infamously have to close shortly after opening due to swaying and have shock absorbers added to stop this effect and only re-opened in 2002. However, it is a great place to link the north and south banks. Stand in the middle of the bridge and look north to see St Paul's Cathedral. Look south to see the Tate Modern. If you walk east along the riverbank, you get to London Bridge where you can take a short detour away from the river to Borough Market. London Dungeons are based at London Bridge. Continue further east and you'll come to HMS Belfast. At this point you can see Tower Bridge. Cross back north on Tower Bridge (you can actually go inside Tower Bridge and see an exhibition and the mechanism to raise and lower the bridge) and you'll come to the Tower of London. This is one of my favourite circuits in London

On a way to Tate Modern, I discovered something really cool - Millennium Bridge. It fits the mood when you going to see great modern art - since the bridge is a work of art on it's own. Opened in year 2000, this steel pedestrian bridge, with it sleek design lines, refined structure and unbeatable views of Thames is absolutely one of the places to put on your list to see in London.

The Millennium Footbridge opened in June 2000. The southern end of the bridge connects Tate Modern with the north near St. Paul's Cathedral across the River Thames. The sleek design of this suspension bridge allows beautiful unimpaired views of London for pedestrians. A fantastic stroll on a beautiful day! www.londonmillenniumbridge.com

This is a pedestrian-only bridge crossing the Thames. It links St Paul's Cathedral on the north with the Tate Modern on the south. It is a great place for taking pictures of the city.

London does not have a shortage of nice bridges that are centrally located. That said, it's a spot worth visiting if you can squeeze it in. Not only the bridge itself, but the walkways under and around it on either bank have its own character.

This is one of the coolest bridges in London. There a many that connect the two sides, but this one is purely a walking bridge, no cars or trains. It is seen in the Harry Potter series. It connects the Tate Modern and St. Paul's Cathedral. So if you stand right in the middle of it you get great views of both. They also, have vendors who sell caramelized nuts on the bridge, for 2 pounds you get a small plastic cup worth of them. Very tasty.

With beautiful scenes and an artist painting on the deck. You can take amazing photographs on the bridge.

First and foremost, yes this is the bridge that the Death Eaters destroyed in HP6. And may they be punished. It connects St Paul's to Tate Modern / Globe Theatre / tourist walk of shame alley. From the northern side you can get glimpses of the Eye, which is especially nice during sunset. From the south you get a great view of the north bank as well as the Globe Theatre. You may find me casually strolling across during my lunch break just enjoying myself. Another one of those times when you realise how great this city is.

Great bridge! If you need to cross the Thames and go to the Tate Modern, if you happen to be near this bridge you're in luck, because it takes you right there. and I mean RIGHT THERE! Bit windy though.

This won't be a long review (for once). I mean, how much can you write about a bridge, right? What I can say is that after a lovely dinner at a nearby restaurant (Zizzi's), and exploring the nearby areas (love Shakespeare's Globe!), we crossed this bridge across River Thames to get to the side where the beautiful St. Paul's Cathedral is situated. it was a clear, beautiful night, and the view while on the bridge was breathtaking. Standing at the middle of the bridge, the view of St. Paul's Cathedral is really quite creepy; the way they light it really makes you feel like you're looking at Mordor from afar. :P The bridge itself isn't very long; it made for a lovely walk after a filling meal. Although there is also the London Bridge (which isn't very impressive) close by, and the Tower Bridge (which I got to see later and is beautiful) a little farther down, I love this bridge because of the view of the cathedral. In order, I'd walk across the Tower Bridge, London Millenium Footbridge, and then the London Bridge. This bridge is right in the middle of the two other bridges so it makes for a great location because if you cross it, you get to the middle of everything on either side of the river. This bridge makes for great photos ops! :)

Swish, swish, swish... that'll be the London wind rushing though my ginger mane as I walk across the London Millenium Footbridge, grabbing onto the hand rail with fear that I might slip off. When the footbridge was first built, some company was going around paying students to walk across it all day to show how safe it was... or so the rumour goes. That's never going to fill this scaredy-cat with confidence even if it might have been a fib that my brother made up. So this month I'm in the habit of reviewing bridges, mainly because now I have a bike, I generally notice when I'm going over them. This is a nice bridge (sounding more like my Dad everyday) and it's even better that it's only for feet and not wheels. It's in a great location and for an impromptu photo shoot with the city skyline as the backdrop it's ideal. It's also lovely at night, when you need some time to think, walking across this bridge is a privilege Londoners must not forget, just make sure you wear grippy shoes.

Do yourself favor and wait till nighttime. Take the tube to St Paul's Cathedral. Then walk down Peter's Hill to the Millennium bridge. Walk about a third of the way across the Thames. Then turn around -- wow. The view of the Cathedral is phenomenal! This is one of my favorite tourist attractions in London. You're suspended above the Thames, can see the other bridges all lit up and stretching down the river, and the bridge is so narrow - it makes you feel light and free. Beautiful! Top it off with some mulled wine at Founders Arms, the pub on the other side of the river.

A true modern masterpiece. Forget all the controversy this bridge is amazing. It's a bit of a challenge to walk across when windy but that's part of the fun. Connecting St Paul's with the Tate Modern this bridge is necessarry to see the best of the South Bank.

Cool bridge to walk over the Thames. Enough said.

So, I had to go to Tate Modern and I had to cross this modern metallic futuristic looking bridge. When I first saw London's Millenium Footbridge, it reminded me of Vancouver's Canoe Bridge which was built in 2009 at the Olympic Athletes Village. The Millenium bridge is truly special as it stretches across the Thames River, and it's soley designed for pedestrians. The bridge itself felt very solid and safe, even though a friend of mine told me that it shakes and wobbles during stormy conditons. Unfortunately, the bridge looks pretty plain like white bread when you're on it. It's only when you're not on the bridge, and if you get a view of the entire bridge, you'll appreciate the engineering and design. When I went to the restaurant at Tate Modern, I got an amazing view and some photos of the bridge.