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The London Dungeon

📍 London, Greater London

4.3(19,731 Google reviews)

A theatrical horror attraction with 13 interactive shows, 20 live actors, and a final drop ride. Covers Jack the Ripper, the Plague, Guy Fawkes, and Sweeney Todd through 360-degree sets and genuine jump scares.

Genuine jump scaresBrilliant actors90-minute experienceDark London historyDrop ride finale360-degree sets
★★★★★Featured review by Dr. Prabhakar Tiwari

Sometimes very horrible. Somebody suddenly comes from back, side or front diagonally. You be always alert inside - any characters come from any side. Your heart should be strong enough. I really enjoyed all the characters performing at there. All were up to the mark. Specially judge in last in called me in front to announce judgment. In last my chance also came to participate. This is Very good tourist spot, you must visit once I am sure you will enjoy and plan to visit again. Last month I visited this place. Now I am back to india at home. But hoping and planning to come again to visit this place... thanks to the management who have maintained this infra excellently. It's just beside of london eye at Westminster. Westminster tube is the nearest connectivity. From there you can walk to reach the london dungeon...

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for brave families with children aged 9 and over who actively enjoy being scared. Reviewers confirm the jump scares are genuine and the performances fully committed. A 9-year-old accompanied by an adult is the practical floor.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Turn phones to silent or off before entering — disruptive during actor performances
Expect jump scares from behind, the sides, and directly in front throughout
🎟️Allow 90 minutes for the full experience including the final drop ride
🚗Toilets are available after the security bag check at entry — use them before starting

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.3

19,731 Google reviews

Outstanding actor performances45%
Genuinely frightening experience35%
Excellent sets and special effects20%
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Dr. Prabhakar Tiwari

a month ago

Sometimes very horrible. Somebody suddenly comes from back, side or front diagonally. You be always alert inside - any characters come from any side. Your heart should be strong enough. I really enjoyed all the characters performing at there. All were up to the mark. Specially judge in last in called me in front to announce judgment. In last my chance also came to participate. This is Very good tourist spot, you must visit once I am sure you will enjoy and plan to visit again. Last month I visited this place. Now I am back to india at home. But hoping and planning to come again to visit this place... thanks to the management who have maintained this infra excellently. It's just beside of london eye at Westminster. Westminster tube is the nearest connectivity. From there you can walk to reach the london dungeon...

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Patricia Gench

a month ago

A fantastic 90 minutes of entertainment and learning about topics such as the Plague and Guy Fawkes and more tales which were brilliantly told by great performers. It was dark scary (not too scary) and great props at every stage . I did quite a bit of screaming and my 9 year old Granddaughter was braver than me. We were a group of 4 adults and a 9 year old. 2 chose to go on the drop ride at the end and found it okay . It was well worth the 28 pounds paid. There is a bar area with tables and chairs to stop and have a drink at the end with gifts available to purchase . There were some photos taken which you could view at the end and purchase, I think there were 2 for 22 pounds. There are toilets just after you go in at the entrance and have your bag security checked . A fun time.

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Manav Patel

a month ago

Been to The London Dungeon twice and loved it both times. I went with a friend,I stayed calm the whole way through, but my friend was genuinely terrified, which made it even more fun. The actors are brilliant and fully committed. My favourite part was the witch scene. she starts off acting innocent, then suddenly everything shifts and the tension builds perfectly. Even knowing what to expect, it still surprised me. Ideal for groups or friends looking for something different from a typical tourist attraction. Would highly recommend. Definitely worth visiting (even more than once!).

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Marta D

4 months ago

Really good scary experience. We went to more than 8 rooms with different themes, great actors, great stories, great special effects, great sound systems, great backgrounds/settings, great lighting, etc. And ended with a ride. Everything was perfect. There's a cafe, and a souvenir shop too. Phone needed to be turned off before starting the journey.

Reviews from Google

Overview

The London Dungeon runs visitors through 13 actor-led shows covering 1,000 years of London's darkest history — plague, execution, murder, and conspiracy — ending with a drop ride. Twenty fully committed live actors deliver jump scares from all directions. Special effects, atmospheric sound, and detailed sets make every room distinct. Bag check and toilets available on entry.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday11:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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