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Climb a church-tower spiral stair to London's oldest operating theatre
Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret, St Thomas' Church, 9a St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY
Up a 52-step spiral staircase inside St Thomas' Church near London Bridge is a surviving hospital operating theatre and herb garret, with old surgical instruments, anatomical specimens and herbal remedies on show.
- Where
- London Bridge SE1 9RY
- Format
- Drop-in
- Cost
- £
Invite friendsPick a date, send one link, and see who's in.
How to get involved
- 01Just turn up
Pay per session on the door — no booking, no membership.
- 02Go once
Try a single session before you commit. Check the price first — most are beginner-friendly.
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