Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret, London

Name: Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
Address: 9a St Thomas St, London, SE1 9RY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7188 2679

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Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

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Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret, London

Facts and practical information

The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret at 9a St Thomas Street is a museum of surgical history and one of the oldest surviving operating theatres. It is located in the garret of St Thomas's Church, Southwark, in London, on the original site of St Thomas' Hospital. ()

Established: 1962 (62 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'18"N, 0°5'19"W

Address

9a St Thomas StSouthwark (Grange)London SE1 9RY United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7188 2679

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Day trips

Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Borough Market, Old Billingsgate Market, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge.

~500 ftW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Borough Market, London
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~1680 ftNE
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Old Billingsgate Market, London
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~470 ftNW
Church, William Shakespeare, Sacred and religious sites
Southwark Cathedral, London
3 min walk • Southwark Cathedral stands as a serene oasis in the bustling heart of London, offering a sanctuary of history and spirituality amidst the city's modernity. This Anglican cathedral, formally known as The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie...
~670 ftNE
1970s bridge spanning the River Thames
London Bridge, London
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~1150 ftN
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Borough High Street, London
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~530 ftSE
306m-high glass and steel tower with views
The Shard, London
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~1170 ftE
Harbor, Shopping centre, Shopping
Hay's Galleria, London
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~890 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Ruins
Winchester Palace, London
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~750 ftW
Shopping, Market
Hop Exchange, London
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~1650 ftN
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Magnus the Martyr, London
8 min walk • St Magnus the Martyr, London Bridge, is a Church of England church and parish within the City of London. The church, which is located in Lower Thames Street near The Monument to the Great Fire of London, is part of the Diocese of London and under the pastoral care of the Bishop of Fulham.
~1530 ftNW
Theater, William Shakespeare, Architecture
Shakespeare's Globe, London
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret open?

Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Thomas Guy, London (2 min walk), Southwark Cathedral, London (3 min walk), The London Bridge Experience, London (3 min walk), Borough Market, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret:

Metro

London Bridge • Lines: Jubilee, Northern (2 min walk)
Borough • Lines: Northern (9 min walk)

Bus

London Bridge Bus Station (2 min walk)
London Bridge Station • Lines: 343, 381, 388, 47, N199, N381 (3 min walk)

Ferry

London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (6 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (12 min walk)

Train

London Cannon Street (11 min walk)
Bank (15 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (12 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (19 min walk)