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.

Booking information

Next session: Summer Holiday Fun: Wired for Sound

Date: Tuesday 19 August and Tuesday 26 August 2025

Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Location: Tower Bridge Learning Space

Price: Included with your ticket

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? Please note, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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

Moving Pictures

When: Saturday 13 September 2025
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Where: Tower Bridge Learning Space

Recreate iconic Tower Bridge moments by making a classic Victorian toy. Thaumatropes create an optical illusion by showing two pictures so quickly that your brain is deceived into thinking they are one. Discover stories from Tower Bridge’s past and bring them to life by designing your own version of this popular nineteenth century toy. Come along and join in the fun!

Family activities are free with admission and are available between 10:00 and 16:00. Open to children of all ages but particularly appropriate for those aged six to ten.