London Dungeons for an 8 year old?

I’m sure the people who keep mentioning Zombies must be thinking of somewhere else as it doesn’t really fit with London Dungeons.

We went to another city where they had their version of the dungeon. My 9 year old wanted to go in and I said no, only to be reminded by my elder two they did the London one at similar ages. So we went in and they loved it. My kids like spookier stuff though, they grew up on Tim Burton and loved the Goosebumps.stuff. I'm the wuss of the family and easily scared. When we did the London one I refused to open my eyes for the Jack the Ripper when I could sense he was right in front of me, something I still get mocked for now.

You know your child and what they would be scared by. Mine all knew it was actors and not real (they had to remind me several times)

We did the same at York dungeons many yrs ago. There was a sign saying 'no money back after this door'. Our DS was maybe 10, we got into the next room and that was it!! Personally I was quite pleased because I hate stuff like that but had gone in as DS wanted to!

I took my much younger sister when she was 14. She was terrified!

@Sometimeswinning Yes. Totally rubbish throwaway line - the important historical topic of the plague relates to the London Dungeon! Bizarre.

God no. It’s awful! I’m a wuss though. Hated every minute of it. Claustrophobic and smelly and no visible escape (though obviously there are, somewhere!).
I panicked in the mirrored room. Think we were locked in there for longer than usual as the group in front were dawdling. I ended up grabbing a random American blokes hand during the witch trial one 😆
My kids (older teens) adored it. Make of that what you will!

I was really annoyed when we went a few years ago with a 9 year old who looked a lot younger. We asked if it was ok for kids and were told yes, and it did say in writing somewhere that it was ok if accompanied by an adult but they really should have some kind of warning about it I think.

My child isnt "wimpy" by any means but we had to leave half way through (I believe some kind of blood dripping pig zombie jumped out in front of us and that was the last straw)

No partial refund or anything, no warnings, not even an 'its ok but some children may find it terrifying"

Left feeling ripped off, wasted time could have spent somewhere good, and with a terrified child!

I've googled it and it says the 'recommended minimum age' is 12. Children aged 5 or over ARE admitted (if accompanied by an adult) but obviously they don't think it's suitable for kids under 12.

Years ago at Flambards, a family planted their toddler next to the left bag cubbyholes and all merrily got on the rollercoaster and just left him there. He began to cry, obviously. Was horrified. Asked the ride supervisor, “what the hell, are you ok with that?” His response “”it’s not my job to judge people’s morals”.

I sincerely hope it’s different now.

No when we went some numpties turned up with their toddler 🙄

I've been at 12 and 16. Found it scarier at 16 than at 12 😅

Hmm. Tricky one. Would you not watch anything historical where women were abused or murdered?

I do think the lens of time makes a difference.

I wouldn’t go at all personally as I find it grotesque that they use the violent murder of real women as entertainment. Feel the same about the ‘Jack the Ripper’ tours you can do. In any case 8 is definitely too young.

What's the big deal? Jack the ripper was over 125 years ago and no one knew who he actually was.

Nobody alive today actually lived through it unlike the Yorkshire ripped

Yes. Tourist trash sums it up!

I guess I'm the minority here, but I don't think the dungeon is scary at all. It's a fun exhibition. My kids loved it. I would explain that everything inside is played out by actors, just so they know there aren't real dangers mulling about.

I think it's more for teens tbh. I went a few years ago and the strobe lighting and people jumping at me in the dark was almost a Tena moment! Unlikely to repeat a visit

Its horrible. Tourist trash and nasty .

The whole concept is nasty. Making entertainment out of serial killers, torture and suffering. Sweeney Todd is fictional, but the rest all really happened, and still goes on in the world today.

Shrek Adventure is in the same location and a similar concept - but way more age appropriate! I also enjoyed as an adult - but we went years ago when it first opened so not sure what it’s like now.

@Sometimeswinning The school is to blame for horror? Do they execute dc? No child is born liking horror. We didn’t watch it, have books on it or think it was remotely suitable. As a result they had no opportunity to choose anything to do with horror. Yours have obviously had unsuitable options presented but school? I cannot see any link between school and the London Dungeons. It all sounds unhealthy to me.

It’s not as good as it used to be when it was over by the tower of London.
but age wise i’d say 12- they’ll have been exposed to more horrors in year 7 😅

No chance. My mum took my 13 year old niece and she wet the bed that night. Far too scary.