Dennis Severs' House

This tour was unlike any I've taken at an old house museum. Our talented guide was very animated and took us on an eclectic and fanciful candlelit journey through the entire home. As we settled in each space, she filled us in on gossip of the house woven with historic customs and fun facts. I really enjoyed venturing through the different levels of the home and learning about how the family would have lived and socioeconomic changes which directly effected living, styles, and the home. Dennis Sever certainly was a character and set up an excellent house. I would highly recommend booking the small guided tour when you are here!

It's the most fantastic, mind bending experience you can get in London! It's so underrated that most people haven't even heard of it!! It's a MUST!! If you're a history buff or love looking at stuff and love imagining stories, this is the place for you!! It's a self-guided, silent tour with all senses - except touch, involved! You won't regret it, I swear!

Tickets are only £15

Really unique experience. Went on the Friday evening Silent Night self tour and the ambiance of all the creaking and the smells was a neat augmentation to the main show: a very old house that provokes a good bit of thought about pace of change and contrasts to modern amenities that’s much different that typical historic home exhibits.

Takes about 30 minutes to get through the house with a reasonable amount of poking about. No bathroom. Go when it’s dark outside if you can—probably could see less than I did with early evening sun, but think it must add more to experience.

We did the Dennis Severs tour which was superb and a fairly new tour offering (based on recently discovered cassette tapes of Dennis Severs original tours). Highly recommend this. Wanted to do this for ages and it certainly disappoint. Very interesting and entertaining. Best ‘theater’ I’ve seen in a long time. There are lots of stairs and steps so maybe not recommended for those with mobility issues.

A truly hidden gem that takes you far far away from the hustle and bustle of busy London life. I am certain the house is in fact a time machine 😉, as the moment you set foot into it you find yourself 250 years in the past. We visited when it was a "quiet" evening. Just the sound of the squeaky wood flooring and the crackling of the open fire place. What a bliss. Lighting is by candles only so it feels and smells like you are walking amongst the likes of Ann Lister or Charles Dickens in their time. The house was arranged beautifully and in a way that made you feel the occupants literally just left the room you visited. It was truly mind-blowing. Unlike a museum (which this is not) Dennis Severs house gives you a true and lifelike glimpse into the days of the past. Your senses will pick up things you didn't think you could pick up. Well well WELL worth a visit - get ready for your journey to times gone by.

Been looking forward to going for years to be honest. Never got round to it. I was lucky that I went on a Sunday so, it was quiet. Facinating once in, but clearly needed way way way more than the time alloted. Its extremely dense and someone has gone to a lot of trouble with the detail, so it's seems a shame to be felt rushed. You're not allowed to take photos. Can't see why tbh without a flash. So here are a few from my visit :)

Fascinating and thrilling assault on the senses on a theatrical tour of the house, now exactly as Denis Severs did it. History and fun combined. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Come in with an open imagination and willingness to allow yourself to become part of the house. This is one of the most unique places of artwork in London. I had the pleasure of going during a candlelit tour during the Christmas season. A reminder that throughout time places change for use. We won't last forever, one day our way of living will be looked upon in spectacle. A brilliant place for lovers of the human condition, history, literature, theatre, architecture, and art. "You either see it or you don't"