London Dungeon, Entertainment museum in Southwark, England
The London Dungeon is a museum in Southwark, London, that presents episodes from the city's past through theatrical scenes and mechanical installations. The rooms connect to form a walkthrough experience where actors and technical effects work together to recreate the feel of earlier centuries.
The museum opened in 1974 on Tooley Street and moved in 2013 to the County Hall building near the London Eye. The relocation brought the attraction closer to other landmarks along the south bank of the Thames.
Performers guide visitors through reconstructed alleys and cells, where they reenact stories from medieval and Tudor London. The actors interact directly with guests and draw them into scenes, so each visit can unfold differently.
The complete show lasts around ninety minutes and leads through thirteen different rooms with changing scenes. Visitors should be prepared to stand and move throughout, as there are no seats during the performances.
One of the attractions is a free fall that gives visitors a sense of a historical execution method. Additionally, guests can be directly addressed or even drawn into the action by actors during some scenes, making each show a slightly different experience.
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