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: February Half Term: Super Steel and Marvellous Magnets

Date: Tuesday 18 February 2025

Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Location: Tower Bridge Learning Space

Price: Included with your ticket

Did you know that the skeleton of Tower Bridge is made of 10,000 tonnes of steel, equivalent to the weight of 5400 London black cabs? Sir William Arrol was the man responsible for the Bridge’s steel framework. To celebrate Arrol's February 1839 birthday, we’re taking a closer look at steel, particularly its magnetic properties. Come and see this sturdy stuff for yourself and make a mini magnet to take home and keep.

Our activities are drop in, so no need to book. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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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

Saturday 8 March: Super Science!

Discover the science behind Tower Bridge’s amazing mechanism at our free family activities on Saturday 8 March. As part of British Science week, members of our Learning Team will be located in the Victorian Engine Rooms with a host of hands-on, science-based activities for families to try. Find out how the iconic bascules of Tower Bridge were once powered and how the Bridge has changed and adapted over time.

These activities are drop-in sessions so need to book. Join in and prepare to be amazed between 10.00 and 16.00. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.