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: Super Science!

Date: Saturday 8 March

Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Location: Tower Bridge Engine Rooms

Price: Included with your ticket

Be amazed at our science-themed family activity day with a range of hands-on activities and demonstrations. To celebrate British Science Week, join us in the Engine Rooms to find out how our Victorian coal boilers work then see how much power you can generate using just the heat from your hands. You can find out how water was used to make Tower Bridge move with our hydraulic lifter demonstration and try generating your own electric power with our hand crank generators.

These activities are free with the price of an entrance ticket - drop in between 10am and 4pm. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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

Tuesday 8 April, Saturday 12 April, Tuesday 15 April

Easter Holidays: Beauty on the Bridge!

Tower Bridge is more than just a strong, working bridge. Come and visit us over the Easter holidays, take a closer look and see how many beautiful patterns you can see all around you. Use these amazing designs as inspiration to create an embossed tin foil tile to take home as a souvenir.

Our family activity sessions take place on Tuesday 8 April, Saturday 12 April and Tuesday 15 April between 10:00 and 16:00 in the Learning Space. Activities are free with the price of an entrance ticket. Please note, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.