Quite simply the best bridge to walk accross. At night. For the view. It cannot fail to take your breath away. If you are out on a date and you want to know if you should make it a second take that lucky lad or lass to the middle of Waterloo bridge after nightfall. Kiss them. If you don’t get butterflies then, you never will. Move on!! Crazy…but oh, so true!!

I'm a big fan of a stroll on the lovely bridges of London, Blackfriars is my favourite but Waterloo isn't far behind. Mainly because it is surrounded by so many of the city's main landmarks, making for a spectacular view. To the West you have the Embankment, leading along the Thames towards Parliament and a good view of alot of people with a great view of you on the London Eye. Look out to the East and you can see the fine work of Sir Christopher Wren and his mighty St Pauls Cathedral, surrounded by the modern day spires and high-rise buildings. You also have on the South Bank the National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall. Go in the evenings or if you're up for it, early mornings, it's rewarding.

Maybe you've been to the Strand. Or you've been strolling along Bankside. Or you just arrived at Waterloo Station. Or you spend some quality time at the Embankment maybe? Go ahead, take a walk on the bridge. Walk up to the northern side of the river. Turn to the West and you'll see Westminster and the Eye. And on the other side your eyes follow the river to the East.

Take a rest, look down to the river. Watch the water flowing by. It has been moving down there on the way to the ocean for centuries. There won't be too many tourists around you. Go there early in the morning when this great city is about to wake up. You might be surprised how silent it can be at the river. Take your time. Enjoy the silence.