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Looking for thrills and chills in London? From murderous tales at sinister sites to hands-on experiences with the macabre, London offers plenty of terrifying attractions for travelers brave enough to visit them. Get your heartbeat racing at these 8 scary attractions in London that are not for the faint of heart.

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The London Dungeon brings to life the dark history of London through live actors, thrilling rides, and interactive shows. Visitors can journey through plague-ridden streets, encounter Sweeney Todd, and take a ride in a boat to Traitor’s Gate.

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1. London Dungeon

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Built on the site of the original Clink Prison from 1144-1780, this hands-on museum allows visitors to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a medieval jail. Costumed guides take you back in time to see the torture devices and prison conditions.

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2. The Clink Prison Museum

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The bathing ponds at Hampstead Heath have a sinister reputation. Rumors of drownings, suicides, and even a ghost have given the ponds an eerie mystique. Brave swimmers can take a dip in the murky waters if they don't mind legends of a vengeful spirit.

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3. Hampstead Heath Ponds

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This intriguing museum houses a collection of specimens in jars, ritual masks, and other bizarre artifacts. With its focus on death, the occult, and the macabre, a visit here makes for a peculiarly unsettling experience.

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4. The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities

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Wander through the peaceful gardens and Gothic tombs of Highgate Cemetery, the burial place of famous figures like Karl Marx. Plague pits, ghostly tales, and real-life vampires make this a cemetery tour like no other.

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5. Highgate Cemetery

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Murder and mystery await those who embark on a Jack the Ripper tour. Guides lead visitors through the East End streets where the grisly Whitechapel murders took place in 1888, recounting spine-chilling tales.

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6. Jack the Ripper Tour

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The London Tombs is a terrifying scare attraction situated in a buried plague pit. Visitors must navigate through chilling sets and horrifying actors, where anything can jump out of the darkness.

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7. The London Tombs

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A fortress, prison, and site of execution for traitors, the Tower of London's bloody history makes it one of London's most haunted spots. Join a tour to see the execution site, Traitor’s Gate, and ravens that legend says protect the tower.

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8. The Tower of London