Tower BridgevsRegent's Park
Both are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Tower Bridge scores marginally higher than Regent's Park. Tower Bridge comes in at 90 with endorsements from 7 sources like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Tower Bridge
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Frommer's
Time Out
Not For Tourists
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom
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Fodor's "Despite its medieval, fairy-tale appearance, Britain's most iconic bridge was actually built at the tail end of the Victorian age, first opening to traffic in 1894." Full review
Frommer's "It's a low bridge equipped with two mighty 1,000-tonne (1,100 U.S.-ton) decks, technically known as bascules, which raise to let ships pass below. This happens around 900 times year." Full review
Time Out "Opened in 1894, this is the 'London Bridge' that wasn't sold to America." Full review
Not For Tourists "Messing about on the water."
Let's Go "Compared to London Bridge, Tower Bridge definitely wins on the aesthetic front (unless we’re counting children’s nursery rhymes)." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Built from 1886-1894 by Barrie and Jones, its total length reaches 805 m." Full review
Afar Magazine "When the sunset casts a golden hue to the famous Tower Bridge, with the reflection of the river Thames, it's like a knight changed into his shiny golden armor." Full review
Afar Magazine "Start by admiring the mighty Thames from Tower Bridge before heading down the stone stairs to the riverside walkway." Full review
Fodor's "the world's tallest isolated stone column offers spectacular views of the city from the viewing platform 160 feet up." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"Along with Parliament and Big Ben, Tower Bridge is London's next must-see architectural marvel, not to mention the most famous bridge that crosses the Thames." Full review
Regent's Park Fodor's
Lonely Planet Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine Let's Go Michelin Guide Frommer's Frommer's
Inner Circle, London NW1 4NR
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Fodor's "Today the 395-acre park, boasting the largest outdoor sports area in central London, draws the athletically inclined from around the city." Full review
Lonely Planet "The most elaborate and ordered of London’s many parks, this one was created around 1820 by John Nash, who planned to use it as an estate to build palaces for the aristocracy." Full review
Time Out "Regent's Park is one of London's most popular open spaces, covering 410 acres in north-west London." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Made up of 166 hectares and has a rose garden with more than 400 varieties of roses." Full review
Afar Magazine "Regent's Park in London lives up to its name and is quite royal, boasting rows of manicured flowers and plants." Full review
Let's Go " The children at heart can wander through The London Zoo, and those who feel the same emotion for a flower or butterfly as they do a cathedral or picture will delight in Queen Mary’s Garden." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Bordered to the north by Regent's Canal, fine terraces and splendid villas, this is a delighful landscape feature where natural beauty blends with refined artistic tastes." Full review
Frommer's "It’s the people’s park (195 hectares/487 acres), best for sunning, strolling grassy expanses—it can take a half-hour to cross it—and darting into the bohemian neighborhoods that fringe it" Full review
Frommer's "It’s the people’s park (195 hectares/487 acres), best for sunning, strolling grassy expanses—it can take a half-hour to cross it—and darting into the bohemian neighborhoods that fringe it" Full review
