Prisoner mannequin behind bars at The Clink Prison Museum, London.
Chains and shackles on the floor of The Clink Prison Museum, London.
Execution scene display at The Clink Prison Museum, London.
Medieval torture devices on display at The Clink Prison Museum, London.
Entrance to The Clink Prison Museum in London with medieval decor and signage.

The Clink Prison Museum Tickets, London

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Constructed on the original site of Britain’s oldest prison, the Clink Prison Museum boasts of a 600-year-old history. Roam its spooky corridors, see original artifacts, handle torture instruments, and learn the horrifying tales of those incarcerated here!

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

Admission into the Clink Prison Museum

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Prisoner mannequin behind bars at The Clink Prison Museum, London.

Prisoner mannequin behind bars at The Clink Prison Museum, London.

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!

Chains and shackles on the floor of The Clink Prison Museum, London.

Chains and shackles on the floor of The Clink Prison Museum, London.

Execution scene display at The Clink Prison Museum, London.

Execution scene display at The Clink Prison Museum, London.

Medieval torture devices on display at The Clink Prison Museum, London.

Medieval torture devices on display at The Clink Prison Museum, London.

Accessibility

  • The venue is not wheelchair accessible
Entrance to The Clink Prison Museum in London with medieval decor and signage.

Entrance to The Clink Prison Museum in London with medieval decor and signage.

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Yes, the venue is not wheelchair accessible.
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 Clink dates back to the 12th century, making it one of Britain's oldest prisons with a significant historical background.
You'll encounter fascinating artifacts and learn about terrifying stories of prison torture from a history dating back to the 12th century.
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 prison held drunks, vagrants, petty thieves, as well as notable figures like translators of the Bible into English from Latin and Puritans.
The Clink holds this title due to its extensive historical significance over six centuries, including housing some of history’s most infamous criminals.
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.
Yes, among those imprisoned were John Rogers who translated the Bible into English and supporters during pivotal periods like Queen Mary I’s reign.
Your experience includes learning about historical imprisonments and being shocked by stories of torture from this formidable British prison.
The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Be prepared for a fascinating yet scary tour that delves into some terrifying stories from history.
You'll explore a notorious history spanning 600 years, including fascinating stories of prisoners like John Rogers and artifacts such as torture devices.
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.
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.
Transport is not included in your admission ticket; you'll need to arrange it separately.
Visiting this museum is thrilling as you travel back in time, explore its formidable past, and see artifacts like torture devices up close.

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