Why not give your guests a trick and a treat with these (quite literally) breath-taking London venues? Brace yourself for our top 7…
It will serve no mystery to your guests that the Tower of London has a sinister history of incarcerating hundreds of people. Notorious for imprisoning those who posed a threat, it was only less than a decade ago since the last prisoner escaped the Tower. Now commonly used for conferences, dinners and receptions, its remarkable architecture and renowned past will guarantee to make your guest’s jaws drop.
The Asylum
The name alone screams danger… This grade II listed chapel was established in 1827 but got bombed in World War II. The remains now serve as a flexible backdrop for exhibitions, photographic and film shoots and weddings. The beautifully distressed walls and original stained-glassed windows creates a minimalistic ambience for your guests to investigate at their own risk!
The Vaults occupies the disused Victorian railway arches under Waterloo Station and is the perfect autumnal and winter venue for guests brave enough to explore the unknown. Guests that dare to enter the maze will find themselves immersed into an artistic, distorted setting, miles away from their conventional drinks reception. Who knows what the underground tunnels may have in store for your guests?
This luxurious 5-star hotel may not appear to be the home of an eerie tale on the surface. However, turn off the grand chandelier lighting and five ghosts will be sure to join you. The most haunting are a German prince who jumped through one of the windows before the First World War and a man wearing Victorian evening wear, living in room 333. And… if your guests think they’ll be safe hiding in the basement, they’ll be in for some more spine-chilling company.
This grade I listed, West End theatre encompasses over 350 years of theatrical history, plenty to share a tale or two with your guests. However, rumour has it if you ever catch a whiff of lavender whilst watching a show, spirits like the Man in Grey or the ghost of Joseph Grimaldi may be present. Just ask the actors and stage directors who have braved backstage. And who knows what hidden secrets will unravel when this exquisite theatre re-opens in Autumn 2020…
No one quite does Halloween like the Dungeons themselves. Transport your guests back in time to experience some of the Capital’s most scandalous nightmares and petrifying characters including Sweeney Todd and Jack the Ripper. Guests will need to prepare themselves for a night of horror in these historical tunnels. Expect goose bumps from the moment you step back in time.
Madame Tussauds: Tales from the Chamber
It’s not all glitz and glam seeing the stars in the “flesh”. Madame Tussauds holds a secret chamber of horrors that your guests can enter if they dare. You’ll need to watch out for who’s hiding in the dark, not every character is as they first appear. If you make it through alive, there’ll be a glass of fizz waiting with your favourite celebrity.
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