Museums · London
Clink Prison Museum
In or near City of London.
Clink Prison Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- London Bridge · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Clink Prison Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Clink Prison Museum, one of England's oldest prisons dating back to 1144, offers a hands-on educational experience about the notorious history of Old Bankside. Visitors can explore archaeological artefacts, experience the prison's sights and sounds, and learn about the lives of its infamous inmates.
Place summary
Clink Prison Museum is located in London, SE1. The museum presents the history of one of England's oldest prisons, which dates back to the 12th century. It features exhibits on the prison's notorious past and the lives of its inmates.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5070, -0.0919
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 9DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Phone
- +44 20 7403 5813
- Nearest railway station
- London Bridge — 0.3 km
- Opening
- 10:00-18:00, Dec 25 off
- Official site
- www.clink.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/82770797 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clink Prison Museum?
- Clink Prison Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 9DG), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Clink Prison Museum?
- Clink Prison Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clink Prison Museum?
- The nearest railway station is London Bridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 9DG.
- How do I get to Clink Prison Museum?
- The nearest railway station is London Bridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 9DG.