It’s one of London’s biggest mysteries and one that we may never know the truth of, however the story of the infamous killer will continue to live on.’, Andrew Walker, General Manager at Merlin Entertainments echoed the sentiment by saying, ‘This theory makes you look at the Ripper story in a completely new way and this is definitely something we’d like to reflect within the attraction which is why we have taken our Jack the Ripper show and turned it on its head. We love the london dungeons but haven’t been for a good few years. Jack the Ripper Tour with 'Ripper-Vision' in London 1,258 reviews Immerse yourself in Victorian London on this one-of-a-kind Jack the Ripper experience featuring RIPPER-VISION.™ Unlike other tours, your guide uses handheld projectors to accompany spine-chilling tales of the murders committed by Jack the Ripper in the 1800s. I go to London so many times in the year but don’t do this I don’t know why! Thanks again & glad that otherwise you enjoyed your visit.Mike. We may have to give this a whirl when we pop to London next year xx, Oh I didn’t know York had one too?! Overall very good though. It is also widely believed that her husband was involved with the fifth victim, Mary Jane Kelly, which further encouraged her murderous intentions.’, The London Dungeon’s resident ‘Ripperologist’ Richard Quincey is also intrigued by the theory: “Jack the Ripper has baffled both the police and public for many years, because the killer has never been identified. But in a bold move and to mark 130 years since Jack the Ripper’s first victim was taken, The London Dungeon is changing its resident ‘Jack’ to a ‘Jackie’, with a female actress taking the lead of the killer character for a limited time only. Visited with family inc 3 kids. The London Dungeon IS quite scary, and is recommended for adults and children over 10. Ask Reviewedbyus about The London Dungeon, Ask elainegillian1946 about The London Dungeon, Hotels near London School of Business and Finance, Hotels near London College of Science & Technology, Hotels near Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, DreamWork's Tours: Shrek's Adventure! This looks like a great day out. Lizzie Williams was unable to have children of her own, and it’s believed this spurned hatred towards prostitute’s, who were able to become pregnant so easily. London Dungeon To Close Posted on December 22, 2012 by Richard Jones Anyone walking along Tooley Street on the south side of the River Thames any day of the week is likely to behold an horrific sight – the monster line eagerly waiting to enter the London Dungeon. The boat ride, with real smells, starts slowly and you go past Henry VIII which funnily enough has Brian Blessed’s face. Sounds like a huge amount of fun to be had! You're right in saying they're there to add to the atmosphere.Many thanks,Olivia, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I took him to Blackpool dungeons a couple of months ago and we have to leave. The London Dungeon has been slammed for inviting visitors to 'scream and laugh' their way through its Jack the Ripper display. Welcome to the Ten Bells Pub, come in from the storm. COVID-19 UPDATE: Following the latest UK Government update, we will temporarily close The London Dungeon from Thursday 5th November as a precautionary measure in line with current Government guidance. They can be very scary, especially for the young ones. Love all the gore at this time of year. When you’re next in London, you must go … without the kids it would actually be a real laugh! I will say Edinburgh is the best, not sure if it was because I visited on Halloween night and they were pulling out all the stops to scare people.We booked the tickets for London Dungeons about a month in advance and saved quite a bit of money.Great 90 minutes, inc the 2 rides. Toby was told in the toilets by a loud speaker to “hurry up and put it away or I’ll cut it off”! We have changed quite a lot but a lot of the tour is still underground. What a let down I been to the dungeons twice before and all they have done is change Miss lovets pie shop to a meat shop and a police man has arrived in mite square and instead of sitting in Sweeney Todd chair you site and listen to a new paper reporter talk about Jack the Ripper.The rest is the same it was a complete let down but it was cheaper to buy on line it was only £41 for the two of us were as if you buy on the door it was £45 each.If you been before don't go again but if it's your first time you will have fun. Richard is, according to the bible of ripper studies The Complete Jack the Ripper A to Z, “one of London’s leading walking tour guides”. The tourist attraction came in for similar criticism after it 'mocked' people with facial disfigurements on Twitter. I'm sorry we didn't quite beat Edinburgh Dungeon in your eyes however!It's really great to read how well you thought our staff dealt with the fire alarm - your comments have been read by the Head of Operations and the General Manager. The torture room had an iron maiden and an explanation of some of the 70 instruments of torture available. We're glad that you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon.Many thanks,Mike. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Her murder initially confused police as they struggled to find a motive but following an additional four victims who suffered the same fate, known collectively as the ‘canonical five’, there was reason to believe the murders were committed by the same feared suspect. Hi Diya M,Thanks for your review - I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. Really? My partner did the York Dungeons last week and loved it. The London Dungeon features 19 shows, 20 actors and 2 rides. I confess to wimping out! The whole experience was fascinating, and we both left wanting more! It sounds so amazing. Only time will tell. I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed by our Where's Jack season. This actually required 20,000 litres of recycled water from the River Thames to create it. Was rudely told we couldn't wait on the steps and then were asked at 3.40 to move away from the entrance altogether even though we were not in the way! Come closer to fathoming the man behind the legend on this unforgettable walking tour. 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This summer the London Dungeon explores the theory that the notorious killer was actually a woman! Purchased as part of 'three London attraction offer. Ask trixieking1974 about The London Dungeon, Ask Jakegoodwin1 about The London Dungeon, Euston / Kings Cross /St Pancras Accommodation, Hotels near London School of Business and Finance, Hotels near London College of Science & Technology, Hotels near Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Churches & Cathedrals in South Kensington, DreamWork's Tours: Shrek's Adventure! Historic Sites, Points of Interest & Landmarks. Tickets & Prices London Combination Tickets What is the Dungeon Opening Hours Whats inside COVID-19 UPDATE: Following the latest UK Government update, we will temporarily close The London Dungeon from Thursday 5th November as a precautionary measure in line with current Government guidance. Visit 3 attractions from just £45 and save up to 57%! Guests are encou… The Original Tour - London by Night with River Cruise, The Original Tour London: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. The London Dungeon (now situated in the old London County Hall following a £20 million refit) is a great attraction. I'm sorry that you couldn't stand on our steps to take shelter from the rain. Totally – where we live the whole estate goes Halloween crazy … not cute scary either – full on blood and guts! This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Oh gosh – this sounds so scary yet intriguing I would love to go to this experience, though not sure my husband would want to come with me! This I believe will surprise and shock our audiences, just as much as this revelation shocks and surprises those with an interest in the Ripper story.’. (That sounds very wrong doesn’t it!). and dungeons are supposed to be underground! A series of messages and 'jokes' were posted from its social media account mocking chat up lines on Valentine's Day last year. London Dungeon is slammed for 'trivialising violence against women' after 'abhorrent' Jack the Ripper posters invite visitors to 'laugh' through exhibit on infamous murderer The London Dungeon highlights 1,000 years of London’s history, but it’s definitely not a boring history lesson. Hi elainegillian1946,Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review here on Trip Advisor. COVID-19 UPDATE: Following the latest UK Government update, we will temporarily close The London Dungeon from Thursday 5th November as a precautionary measure in line with current Government guidance. Great actors and effects. Wander through 19th century Whitechapel, and see if you can find your way out of the labyrinth of foggy, gas-lit streets – before Jack The Ripper finds you. Apologies if you were expecting more.Many thanks,Olivia. It’s not THAT bad … quite educational if you can bare to open your eyes! Strife of Brian: How making of Pythons' 1979 classic was... 'mocked' people with facial disfigurements on Twitter. I love how they incorporated the dripping ceilings and those fouls smells. Have a pint (don't mind if we do) and settle those nerves. The second ride, ‘Drop Dead’, is right at the end of the dungeon tour and you really drop down three storeys in the building. Escaping Jack the Ripper at The London Dungeon. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. There was a funny comment in the Ladies loos too … I just can’t remember it for the life of me! Your staff did you proud. The London Dungeon has told the mysterious story of Jack the Ripper to its curious guests for over 30 years. The actors are amazing and their attire authentic. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. 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Oh wow, this sounds amazing! Asked if there were toilets we could use before the show and were told yes just before we got into the attraction there would be.....40 minutes later.....This attraction involves a lot of walking through 'London's murky past' and while the actors were very good and the sets impressive it failed to thrill. Booking guarantee - reschedule your tickets for free*. However this is no ordinary pub, this is the Ten Bells where Jack the Ripper's victims once drank. The London Dungeon: The new Jack the Ripper - See 10,736 traveler reviews, 601 candid photos, and great deals for London, UK, at Tripadvisor. Play it now. Apart from cueing which no English likes! Jack The Ripper’s London – Operated by Crow Theatre, this trip into the late 19th century has been described by one reviewer as “thick with drama and authenticity.” Call ahead to book this tour and discover the tale of this unsolved mystery from a different perspective! I'll be sure to let the Head of Performance know you were impressed with the actor who evacuated you.Thanks again.Kind regards,Olivia. There is so much to see, and its even educational in a ‘Horrible Histories’ kind of way. The idea that we should laugh and find pleasure in being entertained by an horrific serial murderer is abhorrent. - READ MORE. Posted by Tracey @ PackThePJs on 30th October 2018. The basic format is that you are divided into groups of up to 20 people. We're glad that you enjoyed your visit to The London Dungeon and hope to see you again soon.Many thanks,Mike. I've no idea how many rooms we went through, the staff/actors were amazing, and the stories were very interesting- shows how much I didn't listen in History at school.This really is a must when visiting London.To the manager if you are reading this; your staff did amazing when the fire alarm went off (21st July 2015). Historical accuracy isn’t the be-all-and-end-all here, but you get a flavour of what it was like to live in these times. It was very funny, I would love to visit the London Dungeon in a few years when the kids are a bit older. I really want to take my boys there (when they’re a lot older), but think I might have to check it out for myself before then. ‘Four of the five Ripper victims had their uterus removed, with the fifth showing signs of an attempted removal. I really want to go, I just need to arrange a trip without the girls as they are a bit young. That sounds like great fun! We went to the London dungeons to see the Jack the Ripper that's there until the 31 August I could not wait to see it as they are advertising it a lot. Escaping Jack the Ripper at The London Dungeon. So, the visit starts with a bit of creepy queuing with low level lighting and some gory artefacts. He speaks to you but you only see him for a few seconds. They’ll all tell you their stories and make you shiver with fright. Remember it’s very dark inside. Because it looks like you landed on your face. You’ll meet so many of the characters from London’s past. Your email address will not be published. For the fir It is perhaps best suited to 8yrs upwards. Hi Jakeshannon1,Thank you for your 5-Star review! The Drop ride does scare as I hate things like this but I still went on it. Stiff drink OR big chocolate dessert … what’s wrong with both?! Let Mrs Waldren, the landlady, tell you the ultimate ghost story on a stormy night. I can’t believe how gruesome, gory and brutal even our justice system was, let alone those outside the law. For more information, please visit their website here. Hi Mike A,Thank you for your 5-Star review! LondonDungeon1975, Guest Relations Manager at The London Dungeon, responded to this review. Came back at 3.45 to the end of the queue! Its very interactive and you definitely require a sense of humour. But then they reach an age when they are fearless and it’s YOU that’s screaming!!! All in all we were disappointed and wouldn't visit again. Loved every minute! Guarantee your time-slot entry and SAVE UP TO 20% when you BOOK ONLINE in advance. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your visit to The London Dungeon as much as you did at the last location. The air of mystery continues to play on our curiosity, with a range of theories behind the attacks never investigated due to the limited resources that the police had in the year 1800s. The Jackie The Ripper show is no longer running, find out more about our Jack the Ripper show and more here. I will have to go when my son is a bit older. All shows and rides are included with a ticket purchase. Hi Chloe W,Thank you for your review. Learnt about the scary past of London. Following the first Ripper killing on 31st August 1888, Police were tasked with finding the killer of the first victim Mary Ann Nichols. I visited the Edinburgh Dungeons in June with my sisters and we had a huge amount of fun. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. You are indeed right in saying that things like this are out of our control, so it is important we deal with them as best as possible. As you will have noticed there is scaffolding outside at the moment, qwhich takes up most of the walkway outside, and additional barriers so that the area doesn't get congested. It’s a bit like an ‘extreme’ Horrible Histories!! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Very commercialised now too larger groups if at the back miss out on everything very expensive, for what it is heath and safety mad supposed to be in a dungeon and stairs all lit up with yellow strips across and handrails this is very untrue of the real setting! ', The Dungeon has also faced criticism for posting 'misogynistic' posts, such as: 'What's the different between your job a dead prostitute? ', Other posts included 'Jack the Ripper just messaged. The show incorporates events such as the Black Death and the Gunpowder Plot, and includes characters such as "The Torturer", "The Plague Doctor", and "The Judge". Jack the Ripper eluded identification in his age, and continues to do so. We do direct people to the Cafe next door but understand that guests feel like they are going to miss their spot. We're glad that you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon.Many thanks,Mike. People can be slightly put off with the strong putrid odour at times but this only adds on to the show. Elizabeth Stride (left) and Mary Jane Kelly (right) were both victims of Jack the Ripper, Transport for London has now been asked to take the poster down from its Underground stations and its train carriages, Jack the Ripper killed at least five women in the late 19th century, with his identity still a mystery.