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The Clink Prison Museum Tickets

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Overview

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!

Highlights

  • - 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

What's included

  • - Admission into the Clink Prison Museum

Not included

  • - Transport

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience.

Your experience

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!

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