The Clink Prison dates back to 1144, making it one of England’s oldest and most notorious prisons.

Positioned in the heart of modern-day Southwark and built on the original site, The Clink Prison Museum presents the scandalous truth of Old Bankside through a hands-on experience. There are opportunities to view archaeological artefacts, experience the sights, sounds and smells of the prison, handle torture devices, and to view and hear all about the tales of torment and many misfortunes of the inmates of the infamous Clink Prison. Learn about its raucous, unruly and wicked inhabitants, ranging from debtors to harlots, heretics to drunkards and even religious adversaries