What street is The London Dungeon on?

Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank
London Dungeon

Established	15 September 1974
Location	County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London, SE1 United Kingdom
Coordinates	51.502685°N 0.119433°W
Public transit access	Waterloo Waterloo Waterloo East
Website	thedungeons.com/london

Was there a real London Dungeon?

The original London Dungeon opened at Tooley Street in 1974, as a gory horror exhibition through some of the darkest parts of British history. The original attraction operated predominantly as a walk through attraction, like a museum, with guests able to experience exhibits at their own pace.

How long does The London Dungeon experience take?

The tours last approximately 50 minutes no matter what time you enter. This is excluding queuing times which may vary.

Where are the dungeons in London?

The London Dungeon is located on London’s South Bank, a short walk from Waterloo mainline and London Underground stations.

Why did The London Dungeon move?

The impending rebuild of London Bridge station, and the desire by operator Merlin Entertainments to consolidate its suite of attractions in the tourist-thronged South Bank scene, are the reasons for the move, which will see the Dungeon depart the railway archway it has called home since opening in 1974.

What happened to the old London Dungeon?

The Dungeon has vacated its original, more atmospheric, but less practical home under the arches of London Bridge station. Nowadays it’s in the bowels of the former County Hall on the South Bank.

Where is The London Dungeon experience?

Location. The London Dungeon is located in County Hall on the south bank of the River Thames by Westminster Bridge. The London Dungeon is next to the London Eye, on the opposite side of Westminster Bridge is Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.

What happened to the original London Dungeon?

The London Dungeon was originally located under the railway arches on Tooley Street but moved to the South Bank in 2013. When it left its original home, lots of the props (severed limbs, instruments of torture, that kind of thing) were sold off at a car boot sale in Pimlico.

What is the minimum age for London Dungeon?

12 years old
The recommended minimum age to visit The London Dungeon is 12 years old. However children younger than this are welcome into the attraction, it is up to the discretion of the accompanying adult. Please note that the experience is in a dark environment with loud noises which some children may not enjoy.

Has The London Dungeon moved?

In 2013, the London Dungeon moved from its premises of 39 years in Tooley Street, to County Hall, South Bank, to be grouped with other Merlin-owned attractions such as the London Eye.

Why did they move The London Dungeon?

Is The London Dungeon suitable for a 10 year old?

The recommended minimum age to visit The London Dungeon is 12 years old. However children younger than this are welcome into the attraction, it is up to the discretion of the accompanying adult. Please note that the experience is in a dark environment with loud noises which some children may not enjoy.

Where can I see the London Dungeon?

thedungeons.com/london. The London Dungeon is a tourist attraction along London’s South Bank, England, which recreates various gory and macabre historical events in a gallows humour style. It uses a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides.

When was the London Dungeon opened?

The London Dungeon was opened in 1974 by Annabel Geddes. The attraction was originally a wax exhibition of the gory and macabre history, comprising themed tableaux under the Tooley Street arches. Early characters included Boudica, Mary Tudor and Thomas Becket and had scenes from the Norman Conquest .

How many rides are in the London Dungeon?

The London Dungeon features 19 shows, 20 actors and 2 rides. Visitors are taken on a journey through 1000 years of London’s history where they meet actors performing as some of London’s most infamous characters, including Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todd. The Dungeon’s shows are staged on theatrical sets with special effects.

How old do you have to be for London Dungeon?

The recommended age for London Dungeon is 12 years & above. Many children goes into the London Dungeon and enjoy the experience a lot but accompanying adults have to make sure that it gets very dark inside and there are lots of loud noises. Do you have to book London Dungeon?