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The Dixon
A former magistrates’ court
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Image courtesy of © The DixonAbout The Dixon
The Dixon, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, occupies the former Tower Bridge Magistrates’ Court on Tooley Street, built in the early 20th century. The design keeps details of the old court, and the hotel has a restaurant and bar. Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Borough Market are all within walking distance. London Bridge station is about ten minutes’ walk away. Its website lists a restaurant, the Courtroom Bar and afternoon tea.
Why it's on our list
- Edwardian court building
- Near Tower Bridge
- Restaurant and bar
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Dixon before you go.
How far is it from the sights?
Distances from The Dixon are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- London BridgeJubileeNorthernNational Rail0.4 mi8 min walk
- Tower HillDistrictCircle0.5 mi10 min walk
- Tower GatewayDLR0.6 mi12 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Bermondsey Street0.3 mi6 min walk
- Taxi rank, Lower Thames Street0.4 mi9 min walk
Black cabs can also be hailed in the street: a lit yellow TAXI sign means the cab is available.
Key sights
- Tower of London0.4 miWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- The Shard0.4 miWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- London Eye1.8 miWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Covent Garden2.1 miWalk 42 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Westminster Abbey2.2 miWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Trafalgar Square2.2 miWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Leicester Square2.4 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 21 min
- The British Museum2.5 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Buckingham Palace2.8 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Harrods3.7 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 31 min
Main rail terminals
- London Bridge0.4 miWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Liverpool Street1.1 miWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Waterloo1.6 miWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Charing Cross2.2 miWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 19 min
- King’s Cross St Pancras2.8 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Victoria2.9 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 24 min
- St Pancras International (Eurostar)3.0 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Euston3.0 miCycle 20 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Paddington4.3 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 35 min
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