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: 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.
Advance lift closure notice:
Due to scheduled maintenance work, the South Tower lift will be out of service from Monday 28 July to Monday 25 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
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.
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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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