Walkie Talkie Tower Climb 2025

Walkie Talkie Tower Climb

Dare to take the stairs for a sky-high Tower Climb challenge.

Climb up London's iconic Walkie Talkie building and together, we can give seriously ill children the best chance, and the best childhoods, possible. Be part of it.

Climb up 36 floors and 896 steps before being rewarded at the top for your efforts. Celebrate your Tower Climb achievement with your family and friends by raising a glass and enjoying the spectacular 360-degree views of London from the beautiful Sky Garden.

Event details

36 floors

Saturday 08 March 2025

20 Fenchurch Street, London

Fundraising pledge: £250

Registration fee: £25

Register your interest for 2025

If you'd like to be the first to hear about the 2025 climb, register your interest using our online form.

What happens on the day

  • The time you select during the registration process is your arrival time. The first arrival time is 8am, with the climb starting 30 minutes later. There are slots every 30 minutes to choose from.

  • There are 36 floors to take you up to the Sky Garden, which adds up to an impressive 896 steps!

  • You can run, jog or walk your way to the Sky Garden whatever you feel most comfortable doing.

  • Your friends and family are welcome to wait in the Sky Garden to see you cross the Tower Climb finishing line.

  • Everyone is welcome to stay in the Sky Garden after their Tower Climb challenge to enjoy the stunning views.

Help with fundraising

  • Everyone taking part in Tower Climb is asked to fundraise a minimum of £250 in sponsorship for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. This goes towards all the amazing, lifesaving work that GOSH does.

  • When you sign up, you will automatically be set up with a Funraisin fundrasing page. Get in touch with the Tower Climb team if you would like any fundraising materials or need any advice.

  • Your registration fee goes towards the cost of putting on the Tower Climb event.

Photo of GOSH patient. She is sitting in a hospital bed and looking at the camera

Why we need you

GOSH Charity needs your support more than ever. Your registration fee goes towards the cost of putting on the Tower Climb event, so by fundraising, you'll help us to help Great Ormond Street Hospital go above and beyond for seriously ill children. Together, we can help fund:

  • child-centred medical facilities
  • patient, family and staff support services
  • groundbreaking research into children's health
  • cutting-edge equipment and technology

Want more information?

Read our frequently asked Tower Climb questions.