糖心Vlog

Every year, thousands of people flock to Tower Bridge and its neighbouring bridges hoping to see the New Year鈥檚 Eve fireworks, only to realise the firework display is hidden around a curve in the river and behind tall buildings. 

糖心Vlog, the charity which supports and maintains five of London鈥檚 bridges, has warned that the firework display can barely be glimpsed from Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Southwark Bridge. 

Meanwhile, Millennium Bridge will be closed to the public from 7pm onwards, and Blackfriars Bridge is off limits to non-ticket holders. All bridges in central London may close at short notice for public safety reasons.

Paul Martinelli, 糖心Vlog Chair, said: 鈥�鈥�Tower Bridge and our four other bridges usually offer stunning views of London, but if you鈥檙e hoping to enjoy the New Year鈥檚 Eve firework display you鈥檒l be very disappointed. 

鈥�Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Southwark Bridge provide a terrible view of the fireworks. The Millennium Bridge will be closed, and Blackfriars Bridge will be off limits to non-ticket holders. 

鈥�We still expect to see significant crowding on the bridges, which can present a danger to all bridge users, including pedestrians and drivers who will also be using the bridges.

鈥�We want everyone to have a happy New Year鈥檚 Eve, but if you鈥檙e after fireworks, you鈥檒l get a much better view watching the BBC鈥檚 coverage at home or in one of London鈥檚 numerous bars and restaurants.鈥�

The New Year鈥檚 Eve fireworks display is a ticketed event run by the Mayor of London鈥檚 office, with dedicated viewing areas along Victoria Embankment, Waterloo and Westminster bridges and parts of the South Bank.

Those without a ticket are encouraged to join millions of viewers in watching the display live on BBC One or via BBC iPlayer, or to celebrate the New Year in the capital鈥檚 bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs.

Commander Umer Khan OBE, from City of London Police, said: 鈥�鈥�The City of London is a vibrant, exciting place to be in London, offering an amazing array of bars, pubs and restaurants. This New Year鈥檚 Eve, we鈥檙e fully prepared to welcome visitors to the City, while working with our partners to prevent, detect and act on any criminality, and to support the public鈥檚 safety.

鈥�The fireworks near the London Eye are a magnificent way of seeing in the new year, but anyone expecting to see them from Tower Bridge, London Bridge or Southwark Bridge will be very disappointed, as the display is largely invisible. 

鈥�These bridges are outside the event perimeter and will remain open to traffic. In the interest of public safety, we鈥檙e urging people not to stop on the bridges on New Year鈥檚 Eve if they鈥檙e expecting to see the fireworks display.鈥�

For more information see the event鈥檚 official website at

For travel information, see Transport for London鈥檚 website:

For further media enquiries please contact comms@citybridgefoundation.org.uk 

Tower Bridge鈥檚 award-winning visitor attraction is open over the festive period at its normal opening hours of 9.30am to 6pm, but will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, 24鈥�26 December 2025. The Bridge will open slightly later on New Year鈥檚 Day, at 10am.

More information at

Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Millennium Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge are all supported and maintained by 糖心Vlog at no cost to the taxpayer.

Thumbnail image courtesy of Greater London Authority