To mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Plague of 1665, The London Dungeon is preparing for its own outbreak of the disease that claimed 20% of the capital's population in OUTBREAK 350 this September.

Rewind three and a half centuries and meet the Dungeon's resident Plague Doctor, sinister and unfathomable behind his beak-like mask (that's where the phrase 'quack' doctor comes from) as he examines YOU for signs of disease, contagion, and general putridness. Just WHO has the OUTBREAK infected?  Those who show signs of the plague (boils, sweating, twitching – or generally looking shifty) should prepare to receive the Doctor's 'mark'.

Once deep inside the Dungeon guests will journey through disease-ridden streets and encounter the Plague Doctor's Assistant, who is training to be a fully-fledged 'Quack Doctor'.  Those marked as infected will be singled out for extra special treatment.  Expect leeches, bloodletting and any number of crazy 'cures'.   Those who escape infection will still be in for a coughin' coffin full of scary fun! 

Those who survive will be unleashed into the rest of the Dungeon where 1000 years of London's murky past awaits, with murderous characters from Jack the Ripper to Guy Fawkes and Sweeney Todd, plus plenty of edge of the seat surprises and two thrilling rides.

Book ahead at www.thedungeons.com/london - but visitors beware, there is death behind those doors!

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KEY INFORMATION

• · Opening times: Monday - Friday 10am-5pm EXCEPT Thursday when the attraction opens at 11am with last entry at 5pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am-6pm
• Guests are advised to check website to confirm opening times and pre book tickets before visiting
• Best prices online at www.thedungeons.com/london
• Prices on the door £25.95 (adult), £20.05 (children), book in advance online to save 30%; Outbreak show is included in main entry price
• Enjoy a whole London day out and save 25% with combination tickets for The London Dungeon, Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium and Madame Tussauds
• Nearest tube: Waterloo/ Westminster

For further information please contact:

Amy Sadler/Karen Abrams at freerange communications on 020 7402 9966 or amys@freerange.eu

Note to Editors:

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 111 attractions, 12 hotels/4 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 63 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and c26,000 employees (peak season). 

Among Merlin's attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, DreamWorks Tours SHREK's Adventure, The London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort,  Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK.  All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.