Clink Prison Museum
Museums & Science Centres · Southwark, Inner London
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Closed — opens tomorrow at 10am
🏠 Indoor
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The Clink Prison Museum is built on the original site of a medieval prison that is often described as among the oldest in England. It is a compact, interactive museum where visitors can see archaeological finds from the site, handle torture devices, and follow the stories of the people who were held there. Displays try to recreate the sights, sounds and smells of the prison, so it feels more like a hands-on experience than a traditional history room. Older children tend to enjoy the grim detail and the interactive exhibits, and the story-led approach suits families who like a bit of drama. The museum is small, so a visit is usually under an hour, and it pairs well with a walk along the Thames Path and a look at the nearby remains of Winchester Palace. It is set in the Bankside area of Southwark, a short walk from London Bridge.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
- Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
- Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
- Wet wipes
- Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.
- Plasters
- Spare socksThe single most reliably useful thing on this list.
- Portable phone charger
- Painkillers for grown-ups
- A penForms, competitions, name badges.
- Lunch boxes
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