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Insider’s Guide to the London Dungeons

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Set alongside the River the Thames, The London Dungeon is now ideally placed as a stand alone attraction or a bolt-on to many other attractions found nearby including the London Eye & SEA LIFE London Aquarium.

1. The London Dungeon; Online Savings

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2. The London Dungeon; Starter for 10

Ensure you join the correct line as you enter the London Dungeon; it may seem like simple advice, but many a person has joined the wrong queue and ended up waiting longer than needed. The lines are clearly marked for those that have pre-booked tickets but if in doubt check with a member of staff.  There is airport-style security as you enter the attraction that can cause some delays on busy days & you’ll find toilets available at the beginning and end of your 90 minute tour.  Whilst there are no lockers at this attraction, you are welcome to use the charged Left Luggage Facility within the main ticket office of the London Eye.

3. The London Dungeons; Immersive Experience

Billed as a immersive experience, within a darkened environment, you’ll be moving at pace from room to room accompanied by themed actors.  Whilst mobile phones are not permitted during your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase photographic souvenirs at the end of your tour.  To get the most from your experience, we suggest you simply jump in and immerse yourself within the experience and get involved with the audience participation.

4. The London Dungeon; Walk This Way

Unfortunately, this isn’t a setting that you can wander around freely as you will need to move along with your tour & guide at all times.  There is only one way around the London Dungeon; each tour takes up to 45 people and lasts for approximately 90 minutes.

5. Stay Ahead at the London Dungeon

With up to 45 people per tour, visibility can be restricted, particularly for those with young children, as you move around the attraction.  With this in mind, try stay at the front of the tour as you move between the set tales to secure both a good vantage point that also allows you to hear everything that is going on too.

6. The London Dungeon; Young Children

The London Dungeon is an interactive attraction within enclosed dark spaces and, whilst the actors won’t touch you, they might jump out nearby!  Bringing to life the scarier side of London’s history, each set covers a particularly event or time in history, (Guy Fawkes, The Plague, Jack the Ripper) and includes themes of torture & death where actors actively encourage audience participation.  It’s often dark, noisy and wrapped in pungent smells so you’ll need to consider if this appropriate for young children or those that scare easily.  Worth noting that a member of staff can organise your exit from the attraction if you find it’s not for you. There are also minimum height restricts in place for the drop ride, (those below will need to bypass the ride).

7. Drop Dead; Drop Ride & The Tyrant Boat Ride

Whilst both rides are included within your admission ticket, they are subject to availability on the day.  There are ride restrictions and minimum height restriction in place for both rides and options available to bypass for those unable or unwilling to access the rides.

8. The London Dungeon Bar

For a bit of fun, loiter around the London Dungeon bar at the end of the tour where you’ll be able to purchase from a range of brightly coloured themed cocktails and other alcoholic/non-alcoholic brews.  Certainly offers you a chance to sit down and relax before planning your next step.  The bar is only open to London Dungeon visitors so this could be your only chance.

 

Costumed characters at the London Dungeon

The London Dungeon; Dick Turpin

The London Dungeon; Practical Information

i. Cheap Tickets; explore The London Dungeon Cheap Ticket Guide packed with money saving ideas including 2 for 1 vouchers & discounted combi offers!

ii. Combination tickets; add a visit to the London Eye or Madame Tussauds with a discounted combination tickets that offers value for money for those planning to visit a number of attraction in London.

iii. Rides; there are 2 rides within the London Dungeon.  The Boat Ride is located at the beginning of the tour, (prepare for a soaking), & can be avoided if you request assistance from a member of staff.  The ‘Drop Dead – Drop Ride’ has an alternative route clearly marked if this isn’t for you.

iv. Ride Restrictions; there are height restriction in place on both rides plus accessibility is limited on the Boat Ride.

v. Photos; there is the inevitable photo opportunity as you enter the Dungeon that is subsequently available for purchase. Whilst this can be a bone of contention with the children, I always side-step the issue by choosing not to pose in the first place.  If you do want to purchase, look out for Merlin Pass discounts or savings on photographic bundles that can include downloads, magnets & keyrings.

vi. Suitability; this attraction is full of surprises with live actors, in character, offering scares & thrills along the way. Prepare for a soaking on the water ride, thrills in the pitch black, gruesome tales & smells so would suggest this is not suitable for anyone of a nervous disposition.

vii. Children; The London Dungeon does not recommend this attraction for children under the age of 8 years, (see above).  Anyone who wishes to leave the tour early can just let a  member of staff know and you’ll directed to the nearest exit, (but no re-entry).

viii. Educational: I would say less educational and more a bit a interactive fun of a gruesome nature.

ix. Lockers; unfortunately there are no lockers or in fact any space to store belongings at this attraction.  There is a charged Left Luggage Facility within the main ticket office of the London Eye that is open to London Dungeon visitors.

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