Digital resources

Whilst you may not be able to visit Tower Bridge at the moment, it can still be a rich source of inspiration for your teaching. Delve deeper into the story behind Tower Bridge's design, construction and engineering with our suite of films, activities and worksheets, perfect for your bridges, London or rivers topic.  

Covering curriculum areas including History, Design & Technology, Art and Literacy, these resources can be used flexibly, either in the classroom or set as home learning.  

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Visit resources

Our resources are designed to support you in using Tower Bridge to enrich your pupils' learning, either standalone, or in preparation for or consolidation of a virtual workshop.  Read on below to find the resources which best suit your needs.

The Learning team are always happy to discuss your needs and explore ways that we can contribute to your pupils' learning.  Get in touch to find out more, or to arrange a virtual Q&A for your class with a member of the team.  

School tour

Self-guided visit resources

If you would prefer a self-guided visit, our packs for  Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 provide useful information for teachers, engaging activities, a recommended route, historical background and explanations of scientific processes.

 

The Victorian Thames session

Pre- and post-visit resources

Embed your visit to into classroom learning with our fun and easy-to-implement activities in our pre- and post-visit resources pack.

 

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Book onto a learning session tailored for home educators - suitable for individuals or groups.
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