Imagine the gloomiest times in London being shown through special effects and talented TV actors. This is what the London dungeon does, but add skeletons, cages, torture tools, odd smells, and dripping water. However, it is not recommended for those individuals with a nervous disposition or very young children. 

Additionally, if you’re looking for an affordable hotel in Kensington, consider making a reservation at one of Kensington’s many low-cost hotels. It’s a great place to start exploring the city. 

About The London Dungeon

The London Dungeon brings the city’s most horrible and gruesome times to life. For 90 minutes, people are transported 1000 years back into the dark history of London from the 17th to the 19th century, where they see the era of plague, serial killings, and the infamous torture chambers.

Location, Ticket prices, & Timings

Time: Every day from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: ￡26.50

Location: Westminster Bridge Rd, County Hall, London, SE1 7PB.

London Dungeon Highlights

Here are the key highlights of the London Dungeon: 

• The Descent 

A lift jester accompanies the visitors and tells spine-chilling stories as they descend into the London Dungeon with the help of a medieval lift.     

 

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• Gun Powder Plot 

People explore a dark tunnel stinking of rat odor and learn about the infamous Guy Fawkes, who decided to blow up the parliament with gunpowder.  

• The Torture Chamber 

The torture chambers reveal the horrible realities of how guilty and innocent prisoners were brutalized with scary medieval torture devices. 

• The Plague Doctor 

It’s 1665, and the Black Plague is spreading everywhere. Visitors explore the old streets of London, which are filled with dying rats and rotting bodies that signal infection from afar.  

• Curse of the Witch 

Visitors are transported to the 17th century, where Elizabeth Sawyer awaits her trial for witchcraft during the reign of King James I. 

• Mrs Lovett’s & Sweeney Todd

Mrs Lovett and Sweeney Todd form a notorious pair in the history of London. While they enjoy dark humor, visitors must not flirt with Mr. Todd to avoid becoming Lovett’s next pie ingredient. 

• Jack The Ripper 

A serial killer is on the loose in the streets of London, and visitors witness his horrible crimes and historical executions in the Whitechapel Labyrinth.  

• Courtroom 

Visitors enter the historic courtroom of the 17th century and learn how justice or injustice was served in the past.

• Drop-Dead

This horrifying ride shows how prisoners were hanged on the gallows. Visitors discover exactly what happens to a neck when it snaps and experiences a sudden drop.  

• Tyrant Boat Ride 

The visitors must prepare to join Anne Boleyn, surrounded by dirty water, rats, and darkness, and down the River Thames to death for treason against King Henry VIII. 

 

Where to Stay in London? 

After a thrilling experience in the London Dungeon, you are probably looking for a comfortable destination to relax. We recommend staying at the Mowbray Court Hotel in Central London which has excellent amenities, delicious cuisine, air-conditioned rooms, and free Wi-Fi. Additionally, this hotel is located near various famous places such as Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall, and many more, which makes it easy for you to explore the city and make more lasting memories.  

Conclusion

You will have a frightening time when you explore the London Dungeon. We recommend bringing your family and friends for support. But, since it is quite scary, do not bring young children below the age of 12, just to be safe.