40,000 people cross Tower Bridge each day. Now you can see inside it.
Glass Floor
The Glass Floor measures 11 metres long and 1.8 metres wide, including panels (嵌板) weighing 530 kilograms each. It is no wonder the installation (安装) took a 20-strong team to complete it!
See London life through the Glass Floor, from a unique viewpoint 42 metres above the River Thames, and 33.5 metres above road level. Watch the hustle and bustle (熙熙攘攘) of the city right beneath your feet.
Engine Rooms
Immerse (沉浸) yourself in this atmospheric space, where exciting interactivities, films and photographs will explore and explain the role of this workplace at the heart of Tower Bridge.
Family Activities
Our family activities are FREE with entry and are offered throughout the day. Drop in and join in on the flu. It is open to children of all ages but is particularly appropriate for those aged 6 to 10.
Relaxed Opening
Once a month on a Saturday. We host Relaxed Opening for anyone who would like to explore the Bridge in a atmosphere, including people with autism (自闭症) and any other needs.
Time: 10:30, 10:50 and 11:10. Please note that Tower Bridge will open to the general public again at 11:30 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
Tickets & Prices
| Ticket type | Price |
| Adult | £10.60 |
| Child (aged 5-15) | £5.30 |
| Senior (aged 60+ with ID) | £7.90 |
| Disabled child (aged 5 — 15) | £4.00 |
| Under 5s | Under 5s |
Open daily from 9:30 to 18:00.
【小题1】What is the distance between the Glass Floor and the River Thames?| A．11 metres. | B．20 metres. | C．33.5 metres. | D．42 metres. |
| A．Exploring the bridge until 7 p.m. | B．Seeing films about the bridge’s history. |
| C．Enjoying family activities free of charge. | D．Experiencing a quieter bridge on Sundays. |
| A．£18.50. | B．£15.90. | C．£14.60. | D．£13.20. |
Here’re the discovery tours organized by our journal New Scientist. Book now for our October adventures.
Morocco and the science of how to get more from your time
4 October 2023/ 6 days
Experience an adventure in the Atlas Mountains designed to be challenging, educational and transformational. Experience a world where local culture is mixed with African and European influence, as crowds form around storytellers in the square. Breathe in the air on top of the Atlas Mountains as the sun rises.
Ancient caves, human origins: northern Spain
8 October or 15 October 2023/ 7 days
Discover some of the world’s oldest known cave paintings in Spain. Travel back 40,000 years to explore the wonders of caves full of art from before the dawn of civilization in small groups by torchlight, accompanied by New Scientist editor Emily, who will share insight on the dawn of human culture and civilization.
The Rockies and the Badlands
23 October 2023/ 7 days
This tour of the Rocky Mountains in America explores the surprising scenery and geology(地质学) of southern Alberta and brings to life the history of settlements in this remote but beautiful land. You will explore the geographic structure of the Kananaskis valley and visit the Lake Louise area, surrounded by mountains originally formed in ancient warm seas.
Neanderthal origins: southern France
25 October or 27 October 2023/10 days
Step back in time on a journey to the sites of southern France with archaeologist Dr. Rebecca. She shows our understanding of these ancient ancestors. As stone carpenters and inventors, Neanderthals pioneered new technologies, and they lived not just through ice ages but in warm woodland worlds too.
Find out more online at newscientist. com/tours.
【小题1】What can one explore in the Atlas Mountains?| A．Cave paintings before human civilization. |
| B．The geographic structure of a river valley. |
| C．The stone inventions of ancient ancestors. |
| D．European cultural influence on the locals. |
| A．A tour of the Rocky Mountains in America. |
| B．A travel to ancient caves in nor them Spain |
| C．The journey to the sites of southern France. |
| D．The trip to see sunrise in the Atlas Mountains. |
| A．The Rockies and the Badlands. |
| B．Neanderthal origins: southern France. |
| C．Ancient caves, human origins: northern Spain. |
| D．Morocco and the science of how to get more from your time. |
A Tour Around Tasmanian, Australia
Come to Tasmanian, Australia for a great tour around the coasts, wetlands, rain forests, national parks and mountains in search of its different wildlife and beautiful scenery.
Expect to see different types of wildlife from little penguins to a large number of birds. With just 10 places available, all guests will have a deeply personal experience, in a friendly atmosphere designed to have a low effect on the places visited.
Tour Details:
◎Lasting up to 12 days
◎Traveling on foot and by boat
◎A small group tour with just 10 guests
◎Led throughout by biologist Nick Mooney
◎Seeing some unusual and endangered wildlife
◎Staying in 4-star hotels, wood-built rainforest houses and farms
◎Visiting Mount Field National Park, Cradle Mountain, Maria Island and Bruny Island
The tour is perfect for those nature-lovers, as it acts as a fantastic introduction to Tasmania’s amazing plants and animals and how it is being protected while allowing those with a deep understanding of wildlife protection to observe a great many species on land, in the sky and at sea.
Email to wildlife@tasmanian.com to book now and we will provide you with more information.
【小题1】What do we know about the tour?| A．It is guided by a biologist. | B．It lasts ten days. |
| C．It offers hotels for free. | D．It offers a bus. |
| A．Protect nature. | B．Feed wildlife. |
| C．Stay away from forests. | D．Visit twelve attractions. |
| A．By phone. | B．By email. |
| C．By posting a letter. | D．By going to a travel company. |
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings are necessary.
Cost: Free When: May 8
Trip 2 Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings are necessary.
Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15
Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May22
Equipment to be needed:
Please bring enough water and food for all walks.
Wear good walking shoes--no high heels.
Wear a hat for day walks.
Dress warmly for night walks.
Children must be with an adult.
Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.
Bookings:
Bookings for the above trips can be traded by telephone (893--4847) or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour.com.
【小题1】Where are these trips?
| A．In a large city. |
| B．In a park in the mountains. |
| C．In a special kind of zoo. |
| D．In three different countries. |
| A．Trip 1 | B．Trip 2 |
| C．Trip 1&2 | D．Trip 3 |
| A．Black Bear Count. | B．Garland Valley. |
| C．Flashlight Adventure. | D．None of the trips. |
| A．Good walking shoes. | B．A pair of glasses. |
| C．Food and water. | D．A sleeping-bag. |
| A．Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains |
| B．Hunting around the Great Mountains |
| C．Interesting Trips in the East of the USA |
| D．Adventure Travel in America |
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