Bona Ventura

London Bridge · London

Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

MuseumLocal favourite

Europe's oldest surviving operating theatre (1822), reached by a spiral staircase in a church roof, with herbal remedies hung in the garret.

Address
9a St Thomas St, London SE1 9RY
Hours
Typically Thu-Sun daytime (check site)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 1 h
Price
Adult about GBP 8-10 (2025, check)
Price level
££

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Good to know

  • Narrow 52-step spiral stair
  • Two minutes from London Bridge station

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