London Dungeons - Beware if you are easily spooked!

[Tink78]

Went here on Sat and it was good fun, but is not for the faint hearted or for young kiddies.

Lots of 'silly' parents had dragged their kids along, and despite lots of crying and telling their parents how scared they were and how much they didn't want to go in, they still went ahead and paid entry fee's only to have to pull out of the tour early as they were screaming with fear!

I was getting really cross - I wouldn't even dream of taking young kids to that kind of thing - not even my almost 12 year old neice.

So just a word of warning really if you were thinking of taking your kids here this year.
It's good but make sure your kids are up for it.

There is lots of Jack the Ripper stuff, including descriptions of what he did to his victims, so might not be suitable for some.

We had fun though, although for some reason the staff kept jumping out on me and scarying the living daylights out of me!

 

[Minniespal]

I've always fancied doing this anytime I have been in London.

 

[Queenie]

I did it a few years ago when I was 16, made me jump several times and there's lots of really gory stuff. It was fun but I doubt I'd do it again.

 

[Joanne UK]

I went when I was about 18 with a friend and we both found it interesting but quite scary. I wouldn't dream of taking my children yet though.

 

[Ware Bears]

Thanks for letting us know. DD's friend from school (age 13) went last year and was scared witless.

Did you enjoy your weeked?

 

[Tink78]

Thanks for letting us know. DD's friend from school (age 13) went last year and was scared witless.

Did you enjoy your weeked?

Yes, t'was lovely thanks.
I have posted info on what we did on the Happy Birthday Tink78 thread if you are interested.

It was good fun, and I wish I was still there now having fun instead of being sat here ... working ... aherm aherm!!

 

[Verity Chambers]

me and si have been and enjoyed it, but it really isn't for kids. I was pretty scared!

 

[Frances999]

I went a long, long time ago when we lived in London. I absolutely hated it. I remember that the tour guide was giving a description of Jack the Ripper and said that he always used to tickle the neck of his victims (?) before killing them. A few minutes after he said that, someone tickled my neck (I never found out who!) I had never been so scared in all my life....!

 

[WDWfan uk]

My DH went to a private function there and he said it was very odd having a buffet with all the gruesome exhibits nearby !

 

[MazdaUK]

A friend went with her 13-year old and said the guides really go out of their way to make it yucky - and there's no refunds!

Go to the Britain at War experience instead - cheaper, educational and a good bombing at the end.

Or go over the road to Auberge for a meal!

 

[Stitchy_Baby_626]

I went here about 3 years ago, when I was 16 and I cried so much and tried to find a exit. It was HORRIBLE!!! Never again lol.

Donna
xxx

 

[MandM3]

I decided it wasn't for me after a couple of friends went. She had nightmares for days and he refused to talk about it. I'm SO glad now I never went

 

[Tink78]

I didn't find it that bad, but I was glad to have DH with me to cling onto!

 

[Bonnie]

I love the London Dungeons! We went about four years ago and I thought it was great, but then I like scary stuff. Much better than the York Dungeons.