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.
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.
Next session: In a Spin!
Date: Saturday 11 May 2024
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Tower Bridge Learning Space
Price: Included with your ticket
Did you know that Tower Bridge was powered by steam engines until 1976? You can still see the originals when you visit the Victorian Engine Rooms. Be inspired by the colours and motion of the flywheel to create your own paper spinner toy.
Our family activities are drop-in sessions so need to book. They are free with the price of an entrance ticket. Please note, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Guarantee your entry to Tower Bridge by booking your tickets online.
All participating families will receive a Family Activities Pass, entitling you to free entry on any Family Activities Day in the next six months.
Terrific Triangles
Tue 28 May 2024
Did you know that triangles are one of the strongest shapes to use when building big structures like bridges? See how tall a tower you can make and the patterns you can create simply by using these three-sided shapes.
Happy Birthday Tower Bridge
Saturday 8 June 2024
It’s Tower Bridge’s 130th birthday! On 30 June 1894, thousands gathered to watch the ‘Wonder Bridge’ open for the very first time. Discover more about what Tower Bridge’s opening day was like 130 years ago, imagine yourself amongst the crowds by trying on our Victorian hats then make and take home some Tower Bridge-themed bunting for your own celebration this summer.
Family Fun!
Sat 13 and Tues 30 July 2024
Enjoy some family fun when you visit Tower Bridge by taking part in our drop-in activities for children. Our engaging, hands-on sessions are included with the price of an entry ticket and are drop in, so no need to book. Join us between 10am and 4pm in the Learning Space. Please note, the activities are suitable for children of all ages, but particularly for those aged six to ten. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Family Fun!
Tue 6, Sat 10 and Tue 13 August 2024
Enjoy some family fun when you visit Tower Bridge by taking part in our drop-in activities for children. Our engaging, hands-on sessions are included with the price of an entry ticket and are drop in, so no need to book. Join us between 10am and 4pm in the Learning Space. Please note, the activities are suitable for children of all ages, but particularly for those aged six to ten. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Family Fun!
Tue 20 and Tue 27 August 2024
Enjoy some family fun when you visit Tower Bridge by taking part in our drop-in activities for children. Our engaging, hands-on sessions are included with the price of an entry ticket and are drop in, so no need to book. Join us between 10am and 4pm in the Learning Space. Please note, the activities are suitable for children of all ages, but particularly for those aged six to ten. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
"Friendly employees. Very helpful staff. My daughter really enjoyed the drawing activity."
"Really enjoyed the stop-motion activity. It slowed my kids down who whizz about usually."
"We had a great time! Your staff were fabulous and so patient."
The London Marathon race route will travel over Tower Bridge on Sunday 21 April. Please note, the Bridge and surrounding roads will be busy, but the attraction will be open to the public all day.