Museum · Tower of London and Spitalfields, London

Dennis Severs' House

Dennis Severs' House
Photo: Bex Walton, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Dennis Severs' House is a preserved Georgian townhouse at 18 Folgate Street. It recreates the lives of a fictional Huguenot family across several centuries through sensory details like smells, sounds and candlelight. No explanatory labels are present, so visitors observe the rooms in silence.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 8 of London: Two Weeks

Visiting Dennis Severs' House: what to know

Tickets
Admission fees apply. Check the official website for current prices.
Time needed
Allow 1 hour for a visit.
Best time
Check the schedule for evening openings with candlelight.
Getting there
Nearest station is Liverpool Street. Located in Spitalfields.

London itineraries with Dennis Severs' House

Day 8 of London: Two Weeks

The East End

How Dennis Severs' House fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Old Spitalfields MarketSpitalfields
  2. 11:30Brick LaneShoreditch
  3. 14:00Dennis Severs' HouseSpitalfields
  4. 16:00Shoreditch street artShoreditch
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Dennis Severs' House FAQs

Do you need to book tickets in advance?

Advance booking is required for most visits. Check the website for availability.

Is Dennis Severs' House suitable for children?

The house is not designed for young children. It suits older visitors who can remain quiet.

Can you take photos inside?

Photography is not permitted inside the house.

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