Special Events
Illuminated River x Open House Festival
Explore London’s Bridges After Dark
Saturday 12 September, 6.45pm
Open House Festival is a London-wide festival that opens up and celebrates the city’s buildings and other sites across all 33 London boroughs open to the public, so that Londoners can explore them for free.
Join Award-winning guide Katie Wignall from Look Up London on a riverside walk from Westminster to Bankside searching out hidden details and surprising stories along the way. Learn how the bridges shape the city through time and how they are London's original influencers.
Pre-booking is essential, booking opens 19th August 2026 via Open House Festival's website
Illuminated River x Heritage Open Days
An Everyday History of London’s Bridges
Saturday 19 September, 6.45pm
As part of Heritage Open Days and this year's Everyday Histories theme, join Katie Wignall for a fascinating journey through the lives of the people who have crossed, built and been inspired by London's bridges.
This riverside guided walk reveals little-known facts and surprising tales, you’ll gain insight into how these historic crossings have evolved over time and the role they still play in the life of the city today.
Pre-booking is essential, booking opens 12th August 2026 via Heritage Open Day's website