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: Hat's off for Easter!

Date: Tue 2, Tue 9 and Sat 13 April 2024

Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Location: Tower Bridge Learning Space

Price: Included with your ticket

Cap your visit to Tower Bridge off in style over the Easter holidays by making an Easter bonnet Tower Bridge style! Create your own Bridge Driver’s hat or nautical cap at our family activity days in April – yours to take home and keep.

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.

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Coronation weekend at Tower Bridge

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.

Upcoming sessions

In a Spin

Sat 11 May 2024

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. 

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.

What our visitors say

"Friendly employees. Very helpful staff. My daughter really enjoyed the drawing activity."

April 2023

"Really enjoyed the stop-motion activity. It slowed my kids down who whizz about usually."

April 2023

"We had a great time! Your staff were fabulous and so patient."

June 2023