The Clink Prison Museum
London, Greater London · ★ 4.1 · 4,302 visitor reviews
London, SE1 9DG
About
Once home to London’s most notorious villains, The Clink Prison Museum celebrates England’s oldest prison. Enter if you dare! The museum is housed on the original prison site which survived over 600 years, dating back to 1144.
Turn back time with a guided tour filled with tales, as well as a hands-on introduction to archaeological artefacts - including medieval torture devices. No one get any ideas! Some say the moniker, ‘The Clink’, came from the sound of the blacksmith closing the irons on prisoners’ wrists.
Now if that wasn’t spooky enough, this Southwark relic is famous for paranormal activity. Nightly vigils are held allowing visitors to make contact with the long gone residents, using ouija boards and glass divination. You can even team up with the UK’s biggest ghost hunting company to search for spooks; just don’t forget to prove you braved the hunt with a free downloadable photo.
Sadly this site isn’t wheelchair accessible.
Good for: older children, teenagers, young children
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Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Pushchair Friendly
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Common questions
What is The Clink Prison Museum?
The Clink celebrates England's oldest prison, dating back to 1144. Explore over 600 years of prison history on the original site with guided tours and medieval artefacts.
Is The Clink Prison Museum suitable for young children?
The museum welcomes young children, older children, and teenagers. Handle archaeological artefacts and medieval torture devices - no ideas though!
What are the opening hours for The Clink?
The museum is open every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Does The Clink have facilities?
Yes, there is on-site parking and pushchair-friendly access. Note: the site is not wheelchair accessible due to the historic building.
Is The Clink Prison Museum haunted?
This Southwark relic is famous for paranormal activity! Nightly vigils allow contact with long-gone residents using ouija boards. Contactless payments accepted.
What families say
4302 reviews