Tower Bridge welcomes Home Educators

We support teaching and learning outside of the traditional classroom setting. Join us to explore STEAM subjects, history, literacy and geography through exciting workshops and activities. 

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Our Learning Team run regular Home Educators’ Workshops throughout the school year. To find out about all our upcoming events, and be alerted when tickets go on sale, sign up to our Home Educators’ mailing list.

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Plan your visit

Every workshop ticket includes a self-guided visit to Tower Bridge and the Engine Rooms included in the price. This allows you to explore the iconic towers, take in the stunning views and experience the thrill of the Glass Floors at your own pace.

Details of our current and upcoming workshops are below. 

Children learning - Glass Floors

Next session: Bridge Builders

Date: Thursday 12 December 2024

Time: 10.00 and 13.00

Meeting point: Tower Bridge Engine Rooms

Price: £10.72 per adult  |  £5.36 per child

Ages: Suitable for children aged 7 – 12

Did you know that Tower Bridge is a combination of three different types of bridges? Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each design through hands-on activities. Then put your learning into practice by building a model bridge to a real-world brief.

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Upcoming session: Raise Tower Bridge

Date: Spring term 2025, date TBC

Time: 10.00 and 13.00

Meeting point: Tower Bridge Engine Rooms

Price: £10.72 per adult  |  £5.36 per child

Ages: Suitable for children aged 7 – 11

Learn all about the engineering behind Tower Bridge and how modern-day coding can be used to make it open in this engaging workshop. Explore how to write and input the code needed to raise the roads of an animated Tower Bridge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Read our most frequently asked questions or contact the Learning Team at:

020 7940 8397  |  learning@towerbridge.org.uk

 

Where do I meet on the day?

Please meet us outside the Engine Rooms on the south-west side of the Bridge at river level, where a member of Tower Bridge staff will meet you. See the map below for the exact location:

A map of Tower Bridge and the surrounding area, pointing out the entrance to the Engine Rooms

Can my child attend alone without an accompanying adult?

No, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We hope that this helps to embed the visit into your learning at home. 

What age range are the workshops suitable for?

Our workshops are generally suitable for children aged 7 – 12. Unfortunately, we cannot accept children under the age of 7, or any younger siblings, on the sessions.

Can a younger sibling attend too?

Unfortunately, it is not possible for younger siblings to attend on the day. Alternative care arrangements will need to be made.

How long does the workshop last?

Our workshops last for 90 minutes. Afterwards, your ticket entitles you to discover Tower Bridge and the Engine Rooms at your own pace, so allow extra time for this.

Can I buy food/drinks onsite?

There isn’t a café onsite, so please bring a packed lunch and drinks with you should you require refreshments on your visit. There is no lunchroom at Tower Bridge. Potters Field Park next door is a great place for a picnic.

What if I am running late on the day?

We aim to start the workshops promptly at the time stated. Please be aware that you may not be allowed entrance to the workshop if you arrive significantly after the time the workshop started. 

The learning team can be contacted on 020 7940 8397 if you need to let us know that your journey has been delayed.

Can I come on a self-guided tour of Tower Bridge on days when Home Educators' workshops aren't running?

Yes you can. Home educators are entitled to a 20% discount off the full ticket price when they book a self-guided tour between Monday and Friday in term time only. This works out at at £5.36 per child and £10.72 per adult. Please contact our bookings team on bookings@towerbridge.org.uk to reserve your tickets.

Is Tower Bridge fully accessible?

  • There is lift access to Tower Bridge with two lifts up to the High-Level Walkways. There’s also an external lift to access the Engine Rooms entrance and the Tower Bridge Gift Shop from Bridge level to the Thames footpath level. It is located on the south-east side of the Bridge.
  • Two quiet rooms are located in the South Tower. These rooms are equipped with a sink and a couple of seats. The lights can be dimmed. If not in use, these rooms are locked so please speak to a member of staff if you would like to use one.
  • Accessible toilets are located in the Engine Rooms and on Level 2 of the South Tower.

Please be aware that due to unforeseen circumstances, lifts may be out of order at short notice. 

Find out more about accessibility at Tower Bridge on our Access for All webpage.

 

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