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Prisoner mannequin behind bars at The Clink Prison Museum, London.
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  • Dare to visit the oldest and most formidable prison in Britain
  • Travel back in time and immerse yourself in a history that dates back to the 12th century
  • Be shocked by the terrifying stories of prison torture
  • Get close and personal to fascinating artifacts including torture devices

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Prisoner mannequin behind bars at The Clink Prison Museum, London.
Chains and shackles on the floor of The Clink Prison Museum, London.
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Step into the most formidable prison in Britain for a scary (but fascinating) tour! The Clink Prison has a notorious past that spans 600 years - one that you will explore on this exciting adventure. Apart from drunks, vagrants, and petty thieves, some of history's most significant criminals were housed here. A famous example is John Rogers, the man who translated the Bible into English from Latin during the reign of Queen 'Bloody' Mary I.

The list also includes royalist supporters during the English Civil Wars, Puritans, and more. Learn about the actions that lead people to warrant a stint in this prison. Also, discover the way the prison meted out horrible acts of torture. You will even get to hold some torture devices once used for punishment!

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Admission into the Clink Prison Museum
  • Transport

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Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point. Students must show a valid student ID.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Redeem your ticket at The Clink Prison Museum.

  • Address: 1 Clink St, London SE1 9DG, United Kingdom.

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Getting There

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Southwark Bridge (Stop BC). It is a quick 3-minute walk to the redemption point.

  • Board bus 344 to get you there.

By Subway

  • The closest subway station is London Bridge. It is a quick 5-minute walk to the redemption point.

  • Board subway services Jubilee and Northern to get you there.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

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The Clink Prison Museum in London allows you to explore a notorious past that spans over 600 years, housing some history's most significant criminals including John Rogers and royalist supporters during the English Civil Wars.

The prison held drunks, vagrants, petty thieves, as well as notable figures like translators of the Bible into English from Latin and Puritans.

Yes, the venue is not wheelchair accessible.

You'll encounter fascinating artifacts and learn about terrifying stories of prison torture from a history dating back to the 12th century.

Transportation is not included in your ticket purchase; you will need to arrange it separately.

Your admission includes entry into the museum, where you can explore its rich history and artifacts including torture devices.

The Clink dates back to the 12th century, making it one of Britain's oldest prisons with a significant historical background.

Yes, among those imprisoned were John Rogers who translated the Bible into English and supporters during pivotal periods like Queen Mary I’s reign.

Visitors will step back in time to experience a history filled with notorious figures, fascinating artifacts, and stories of torture from one of Britain's oldest prisons.

The Clink holds this title due to its extensive historical significance over six centuries, including housing some of history’s most infamous criminals.

You'll explore a notorious history spanning 600 years, including fascinating stories of prisoners like John Rogers and artifacts such as torture devices.

The venue is not wheelchair accessible.

Historical figures like John Rogers, royalist supporters during the English Civil Wars, and Puritans spent time in this prison.

The prison held drunks, vagrants, petty thieves, and some significant criminals throughout history.

Your experience includes learning about historical imprisonments and being shocked by stories of torture from this formidable British prison.

Transport is not included in your admission ticket; you'll need to arrange it separately.

You'll discover actions that led people to be imprisoned and how torture was administered historically.

The prison dates back to the 12th century and has a history of over 600 years.

Visiting this museum is thrilling as you travel back in time, explore its formidable past, and see artifacts like torture devices up close.

Be prepared for a fascinating yet scary tour that delves into some terrifying stories from history.

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