London Dungeon
The London Dugeon may be described as a museum of simulated horror from history, recalling events of atrocities from the past. You can journey back to the darker side of European history. With over forty exhibits it is not recommended for those of a nervous disposition or unaccompanied children. The museum has a wide variety of attractions including up to date multi media displays. You can experience walking down a Victorian street to unravel the terrible truth about Jack the Ripper or see how terrible punishments were carried out such as beheading, boiling or drowning.Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the capital’s history within the deep depths of the London Dungeon. Live actors, shows, rides and interactive special effects ensure that you face your fears head on in this unique experience. Everything that you see is based on real historical events from Jack the Ripper, to the Great Fire of London, torture and the plague. Now with two scary rides the London Dungeon provides a thrilling and fun experience that will leave your family screaming for more! Ninety minutes of thrills and chills… are you brave enough?
This is not so much a museum as a gruesome reproduction of all things that illustrate the darker side of European history. Located underneath London Bridge, in a basement location with ghastly sounds seeping through the front door, this is a sort of haunted house for adults. It has won the Best Unusual Venue tourism award several times in the past. Wander through rooms depicting royal executions, vicious murders, various torture and execution devices, and even the Great Fire of London.
London Dungeon is a wildly popular amusement located near the London Bridge rail station. Enjoy the spectacle, but don’t expect anything historic. The Dungeon’s resident actors attempt to scare you senseless as you make your way through a variety rooms and finally on a theme park style ride.
Torture
This theme is featured throughout the dungeons experience. Before the first official attraction (Labyrinth of the Lost), there are various bloody models of torture. About half way through the dungeons experience there is a comic-type show in which a person is called up and different types of torture equipment are demonstrated on them. Visitors are then taken to a courtroom in which three of them are called up for committing weird crimes such as “unnatural crimes with animals”. The judge sentences all to death by hanging.
Boat Ride to Hell
Are you afraid of the dark? Are you petrified of drowning? Do you hate the feeling of falling backwards? Face your fears with the Traitor, Boat Ride to Hell! In the deepest, darkest depths of London a deadly nightmare awaits! Climb aboard the vessel that will lead you to Hell. As you descend rapidly into the murky waters, is the Grim Reaper lurking in the shadows ready to claim his next victim?
The Dungeon invites you to a unique feast of fun with history’s horrible bits. Live actors, two scary rides, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times. The London Dungeon combines real history, horror and humour to bring gruesome goings-on back to life in the 21st century. Live actors, a terrifying boat ride, shows and special effects transport you to London’s gory past. Plus Labyrinth of the Lost, the world’s largest and scariest Mirror Maze.
From blood-curdling instruments of torture to the dreaded plague, you’ll find horrible history brought to life before your very eyes in the dark, deep depths of the London Dungeon. Live actors, two scary rides and gruesome interactive special effects will leave you screaming for more with this unique and
thrilling experience. These prices include your flight on the London Eye and fast track entry into the London Dungeon. London Dungeon opens daily with the exception of 25 December.
