has anyone taken children to the london dungeons?

misspoppy

Hi

My nephew (7) is coming to stay and wants to go to the dungeons but my Mum says he's a real scaredy cat and was terrified in Disney's haunted house. The last thing i want to do is spend all that money for him to want to leave or have nightmares. Can anyone share their experiences of visiting the dungeons with children of a similar age.

Thanks

ellybelly89

I went with a 12 year old he didn't get scared. I got scared at bits and I'm older (but also a scaredy cat! I got scared in the hanunted house too)

I went to the dungeons again a few days ago actually. It is very entertaining and educational at the same time. If he gets scared easily and doesn't like people and things jumping out at him and the dark I wouldn't recommend he goes. There is a new ride at the end of the attraction where you sit down and are cranked up about 5 metres then dropped as if being hung. he would probably be scared on that too.

ellybelly89

I wouldn't take anyone under 11-12 to be on the safe side.

nej

My daughter (10) and nephew (8) went and loved it.

misspoppy

hmm mixed views so far then, thanks to all that have responded if anyone else has been then please share so I can make an informed decision

thanks

ellybelly89

If he's a "scaredy cat" I really wouldn't recommend it. I loved it even though I am a scaredy cat but because I'm older I can laugh it off and know its not real. Being only 7 it may affect him and he may get distraught in some parts. I wouldn't take my 7 year old nephew (he's a scaredy cat too!)

skintas_2

my 2 are 5 and 7 keep goin on about goin im not to sure

ellybelly89

definately not for 5 year olds. the site says

Are there any age restrictions?

No, as long as the child is with an adult there isn't a problem, however the Dungeon is not suitable for people of a nervous disposition or very young children.

black-saturn

I got as far as the doors and DD2 (10) was screaming her head off and didn't want to go any further but DD2 (12) did. I ended up not going and promising DD2 I would bring her back on her own at a later date. DD1 was scared all day just from going up to the doors!!!

ellybelly89

without spoiling it too much. at the entrance of the attraction there are usually two people dressed up with blood and cuts in places. they may growl or boo you. the indoor queue area is very dark and gothic. just these too bits may scare your kids. if you would like to know more about the dungeons pm me.

grannyshopper

I have some kids go free with paying adult vouchers if anyone can use them