Dennis Severs’ House

It has very unusual hours, and like most of London, requires booking. We couldn't fit it in. A local next to me on the bus recommended it, and I'd read about it in Time Out London.

I went two years ago and enjoyed it. It's a bit pricey for what it is, but an interesting experience nonetheless. If you have any mobility issues, it's not a good idea (lots of stairs); it's also a bit difficult at times if you have poor vision, as the place is lit only by candles and whatever natural light makes it in through the windows.

For an early October visit, and I had to wait in line for maybe 10 minutes (they only let a certain number of people in at a time). If you decide to check it out, it's a good idea to review the website again close to the time you plan to visit so that the concept is fresh in your mind. I think you're given a leaflet/guide too.

Afterward, Spitalfields Market is fun to wander through and get something to eat. It's a block or so away from the Severs House.

Yes, as per post from Tim, check times/days, I went to visit and it was closed.

They have an annual Christmas Installation, 24 November to 6 January, where this 300 year old London town house is transformed with a seasonal interior.

As mentioned, value wise its a pricey attraction for the smallish time you'll spend there.

I have been and I enjoyed it. It is definitely a quirky experience — so I don’t know that one can say “it is recommended” — more that if you are the kind of person who can get into the mode and “play along,” you will probably enjoy it; but i could also see that it might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

You might try reading an assortment of reviews from TripAdvisor or elsewhere to get a sense of what various people have thought of it.

Like I said, I quite enjoyed it — but I am lucky to get to go to London usually a couple of times a year. If it were a first or second trip for me, I don’t know that I would make the effort (I.e. if I still had lots of “biggies” to see).

I visited it as well. I don't remember have trouble with the timing, but it may be that it just worked with my schedule. I enjoyed it. I combined it with a return visit to Petticoat Lane which I had not visited since I was 24. :)

Brigitte, thanks for asking. I'd never heard of it but now that I have my flights booked for a long week in February, I'm adding to my list of "quirky things to do" in London.

I was there about three weeks ago. It had been on my list for quite awhile. No talking, no touching, no photos. The top room has a real "get me outta here" quality. My criteria is always to ask myself if I'd go back. Yes I would. No Booking was required and no waiting.

Went last summer and really enjoyed it; I'm a history nerd and bookish sort. It helped us appreciate how people in the past lived. Has a very Dickensian feel.