Opening Times

Monday - Friday
10am to 5pm (last entry 5pm)

Saturday - Sunday
10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm)

December 24th – 1st January
11am – 4pm (last entry 4pm)

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

First we teach - combining stunning interactive displays, fascinating exhibits and a thrilling attraction, the London Bridge Experience is an educational experience laced with a heavy dose of fun.

The London Bridge Experience is all about discovery. And that might be crossing a burning replica of the 17th century bridge, interacting with a computer-generated image of 'Braveheart' William Wallace or seeing an original invitation to the opening of the 1831 Sir John Rennie bridge.

On arrival at the London Bridge Experience, school parties will be greeted by their own Victorian tour guide, who will take them via a replica of the study of architect Sir John Rennie on a stunning trip through the ages.

There are twists, turns and wonderful surprises along the way - and with such a rich, varied and occasionally bloody history, the discoveries keep on coming. Young imaginations are sparked, and teachers are given a large number of platforms for learning.
Then we take the children through the tombs! The tombs are basically a fun area, we have real life characters who will make them jump, make them laugh and scare them – just a little!

School parties do not get the full scare treatment – we are conscious that it is school children and not adults experiencing the tombs. They are a fun reward after all that learning on the London Bridge Experience!

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Art and Design
Drama
English
History
Leisure & Tourism

What is the age range of the activities?

8 - adult

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3 Education Pack
For Schools availiable to download

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Please contact the events team on schools@thelondonbridgeexperience.com to discuss and organise your familiarisation visit to our attraction and understand fully what we can offer your school with this excellent educational attraction with an amazing difference.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

We have a canteen on site and special schools menu, prices from £3.50 for warm meal, drink and a piece of fruit.

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

Yes

Additional information.

www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com/school-trips-bridgethegap.asp
Bridge the Gap Art Competition 2010
The London Bridge Experience & The London Tombs are pleased to announce their latest competition, which offers budding artists with the chance to have their artwork exhibited in our famous gallery, The Peter Jackson Collection.

As part of our educational programme, we are asking students to create a piece of artwork, which portrays a modern day perspective of London Bridge. Students are encouraged to gain their inspiration through London Bridge’s extensive history which dates back over 2000 years.

The winning artwork will be exhibited in The Peter Jackson Collection for a period of one year, where it will be viewed by hundreds of thousands of visitors. Additionally a prize of 100 complimentary tickets to visit The London Bridge Experience & The London Tombs will be issued to the winning school and the candidate will be invited to unveil their artwork in a very special ceremony.

The Peter Jackson Collection is dedicated to the life and work of Peter Jackson OBE, who famously dedicated his life to the study of London. In this unique exhibition, students can learn how the bridge has been transformed over the centuries.

Bridge the Gap competition will commence from Monday 4th January 2010 and entries must be submitted by 19th February 2010.

The prize is part of The London Bridge Experience & The London Tombs educational programme which is committed to inspiring young people to get involved with contemporary art and local history. We believe this would be an excellent platform for students thinking about perusing a career in art and design.