The London Dungeon

Overview

Travel back in time to explore the dark, bloody history of London at The London Dungeon. Along the way, you'll meet chilling characters such as Jack The Ripper and Sweeney Todd and the hapless victims of The Torture Chamber.

Wander the narrow streets of Whitechapel on a dark, stormy night as you attempt to evade Jack The Ripper, who has just claimed his latest victim.

Take refuge inside Ten Bells Pub, where the landlady, Mrs Waldren, will regale you with chilling stories of London's most gruesome serial killer.

London's most immersive theatrical storytelling tour is a fantastic way to explore over 1,000 years of history in London. Along the way, you'll be scared, thrilled and intrigued in equal measure. With a full cast of 20 brilliant actors, lavish sets and special effects, you'll be taken on a unique 90-minute thrill-filled journey.

Experience 13 actor led shows, including the below.

NEW: ROTTEN ROYALS (until 4th November 2024)
This Halloween, the London Dungeon is set to expose the dastardly depths of royal history as it launches its new show, Rotten Royals.
Set at the end of the reign of King Charles I, the spine-chilling show transports guests back in time to 1649. As they descend into the chilling darkness of the Dungeon, they’ll come face to face with a nervous Executioner anxiously practising his swing on the block, as he decides which unfortunate fool is in for the chop before he brings King Charles I to the same fate. The grisly show places fearful London Dungeon guests in the heart of the preparations for the unique historical event, as Charles I remains the only English King to be tried and executed for treason to this day.

THE DECENT
"Welcome! The King's Jester am I, you betray him or cross him, of course you will DIE!"
Join our resident Lift Jester as you begin your descent into the Dungeon via our medieval lift. This cheerful rascal will prepare you for 1,000 years of hysterically horrible history. It all starts here, guv'na!
Hear the grinding cogs and chains as the winches strain on your way down. If you're lucky, you'll arrive safely at the river docks of the Thames but if you're not...well, we dread to to think.

CURSE OF THE WITCH
Get up close and personal with an accused witch in a new show at The London Dungeon – Curse of the Witch.
You’ll enter the bowels of Newgate Prison and witness Elizabeth Sawyer, The Witch of Edmonton, awaiting her hanging. She seems broken and meek, could she really be guilty of murder through conversing with the Devil? But be warned, there’s another side to her lurking within and it’s one you do not want to cross. Her fate is sealed and soon yours will be too…

GUY FAWKES' GUNPOWDER PLOT
"Right, traitors! This warning has come too late. Your dirty little plot to blow up King and Parliament has been thwarted..."
Beyond the city gates you enter a dark, rat-infested tunnel that winds back beneath the city of London. Dare you proceed? Of course you do, you've come to the London Dungeon! Not only are you brave and of higher than average intelligence, you're good looking. Of course you dare.
Anyway - and this is the kicker - who could resist the chance to BLOW UP PARLIAMENT?
Obviously you shouldn't concern yourselves with a certain unlit fuse next to all the gunpowder. Just relax and enjoy the history… it's never been so explosive.

Remember remember the fifth of November,
You'll love The Dungeons a lot,
We see no reas'n, why you should be freez'n,
When gunpowder gets so hot :-)

MRS LOVETT'S PIE SHOP
"I’m Margery Lovett and if you really want to butter me up you can call me Marge… but don’t SPREAD it!"
Mrs Lovett welcomes you from a stinking Fleet Street into her famous pie shop. She makes the best pies in all of London. She might even make YOU a pie!
She's a gentle soul, except for the odd word when she becomes just a tad unhinged. Let's just say she's every so slightly in love with her very good friend Sweeney Todd, the infamous Fleet Street barber. Whatever you do, for your own sake, don't flirt with him!
During your visit you'll get to see a fine selection of Mrs Lovett's most popular pies. But what is her secret ingredient? Where does all that lovely, freshly butchered meat come from..?

JACK THE RIPPER
"One year on and the name Jack the Ripper still echoes around the streets of Whitechapel…who was he? where’d he go? …will he strike again?"
Welcome to the Ten Bells Pub, come in from the storm. Have a pint (don't mind if we do) and settle those nerves. However this is no ordinary pub, this is the Ten Bells where Jack the Ripper's victims once drank.
Let Waldren, owner of the 10 Bells, tell you the ultimate ghost story on a stormy night. Who was Jack the Ripper and will he strike again?
Only time will tell. Drink up now, before the lanterns go out!

NEW: Raise the spirits! (18th October - 3rd November 2024)
This October, the London Dungeon invites daring souls to step into our Victorian Medium’s shadowy parlour for an unprecedented séance experience like never before.
Make your way through the streets of Victorian London where you will meet the legendary psychic Agnes Guppy, who has become well known for her levitation's and transportation during séances.
Are Guppy’s extraordinary psychic abilities fake? Or does she possess an unearthly gift to perpetuate paranormal activity? Brace yourselves as she attempts to make contact with the spirit world and bring back a poisonous character from London’s past.
Place your hands on the Oujia board and come face to face with one of Britain’s most prolific female killers, Mary Ann Cotton!

NEW: 50 YEARS OF SCARES (18th October - 3rd November 2024)
This Halloween, the London Dungeon is brewing up a devilishly good time as we celebrate 50 Years of Scares!
For half a century, we've been London's spine-chilling hot spot, and this October, we're raising the scare factor to new heights. Join us for a chilling blend of terrifying thrills, and eerie encounters. It's our birthday, but you’ll be the one receiving the fright of your life!
Halloween awaits... have you got what it takes


Opening Hours*
Open Daily (except 25 December)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
*Opening hours are subject to change and may be extended during holiday periods