Family Activities
Our family activities are free with entry and are available throughout the day. Drop in and join in on the fun!
They are open to children of all ages, but are particularly appropriate for those aged six to ten.
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Booking information
Next session: Summer Holiday Fun: Gateway to the World
Date: Saturday 9 August and Tuesday 12 August 2025
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Tower Bridge Engine Rooms
Price: Included with your ticket
Discover what goods came up the River Thames during Victorian times with our cargo handling activity then make a model boat out of tin foil and see how well it floats. Our family activities take place between 10:00 and 16:00 and are free with the price of an entrance ticket. Please note, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Advance lift closure notice:
Due to scheduled maintenance work, the South Tower lift will be out of service from Monday 28 July to Friday 15 August 2025.
Stairs from the High-Level Walkways down to the pavement will be available as normal. There will be an alternative route available for those with access needs.
If you have questions about planning your visit, please call us +44 (0)20 7407 9191. Please speak the team for any assistance on arrival.
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Family Activities Pass
All participating families will receive a Family Activities Pass, entitling you to free entry on any Family Activities Day in the next six months.
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Upcoming sessions
Wired for Sound
When: Tuesday 19 August and Tuesday 26 August 2025
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Where: Tower Bridge Engine Rooms
Communication using sound has been a major feature of Tower Bridge since it first opened in 1894 - from ships sounding their steam whistles to indicate they’re about to come through the Bridge in foggy weather during Queen Victoria’s time to modern-day communication using walkie talkies and radio waves. Discover the science of sound and test it for yourself at our family activities on Tuesday 19 August and Tuesday 26 August. Make your own string telephone to take home – can you send a message to a friend or family member?
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What our visitors say
"Friendly employees. Very helpful staff. My daughter really enjoyed the drawing activity."
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"Really enjoyed the stop-motion activity. It slowed my kids down who whizz about usually."
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"We had a great time! Your staff were fabulous and so patient."
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