Name: Dennis Severs’ House
Rating: 5.0

Dennis Severs’ House

Dennis Severs' House, 18 Folgate Street, London E1 6BX, UK

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Dennis Severs’ House at 18 Folgate Street, Spitalfields is more than just a time capsule. It is both a breathtaking and an intimate portrait of the lives of a family of Huguenot silk-weavers from 1724 to the dawn of the 20th Century.

As you follow their fortunes through the generations, the sights, smells and sounds of the house take you into their lives. It was Dennis Severs’ intention that as you enter his house it is as if you have passed through the surface of a painting, exploring with your senses and imagination a meticulously crafted 18th Century world.

Prices starts from £16 (+ £1.50 booking fee). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Relaxed Day Visit: Discreet conversation is permitted while you encounter the wonder of Dennis Severs’ creative vision. Explore the astonishing interiors as if the 18th-century residents have just departed.
Silent Day Visit: An immersive experience without speaking, enlivened by the sound of ticking clocks and the scent of perfume and cloves.
Silent Night Visit: 18 Folgate Street casts an especially powerful spell in darkness and silence. During twilight and evening hours the shadows of the past are illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight.
Dennis Severs’ Tour: Reimagining the legendary tours Dennis Severs gave when he first opened his house, this play offers an unforgettable dramatic performance for an intimate audience of no more than seven. Devised and directed by The Gentle Author.
Behind the Scenes: Hosted by one of the creative team, this is a rare opportunity to peer into the nooks and crannies of the old house and understand more fully how Dennis made it his imaginative canvas.