Prices fell across many of the major UK cities in the third quarter of 2008 as hoteliers - particularly those in Scotland - looked to ensure that occupancy levels were maximised.

Leading the falls in Scotland was Inverness, where prices fell 15% to an average of £94. Inverness was closely followed by Aberdeen, where prices fell by 11% to £96 on average. In England, Birmingham was the city most affected by price falls, experiencing a 13% drop in prices from £75 to £66 per room per night.

However, a notable exception to the national picture was in the UK’s most expensive city, Bath. Prices here were up by some 13% in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the same time in 2007, to an average of £142 per night.

Prices in London also fell by 3% year on year to average £116 per room per night in quarter three of 2008, but are still the second most expensive in the UK.

The HPI from Hotels.com also revealed that Edinburgh was the third most expensive city for hotels in the UK at £106 per room per night, despite experiencing a 5% drop in prices.

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Step into London’s Bloody Past at the London Dungeon

Descend into the depths of the London Dungeon where numerous atrocities were committed and brought to life (so to speak). History comes to life with interactive special effects, two unique rides, shows and live actors for your spine tingling pleasure. All that is on display are real events that happened in history including the Great Fire of London, madman Jack the Ripper, incidents of torture and the great plague.

The London Dungeon is one of London’s Sightseeing Tour attractions not to be missed.

What You Will Find in London Dungeon

With recreations of the tortures of the Medieval Age along with numerous macabre and gory events from history, it is an attraction that is sure to fascinate everyone in your group. Highlights include London’s All Hallows Church crypt where visitors wander a mirror maze, the 1665 depiction of the bubonic plague referred to as the Great Plague of London where thousands died in agony from the dreaded disease. Take the “boat ride to hell” after the judge sentences you to death as you travel to the Tower of London via the Traitors’ Gate.

Jack the Ripper has his own exhibit as does Sweeney Todd, the fictional barber who slit his customers’ throats and gave the bodies to Mrs. Lovett which she baked into pies. Take the “Drop Ride to Doom” the newest feature of London Dungeon opened in March of 2007. You will take your seat once you are removed from a holding cell and ascend to the Dungeon’s top. As you hear the charges the judges read against you, a noose drops in front of you and when the hangman pulls the lever for the gallows you will drop straight to the bottom in darkness.

Though other dungeons can be found in York at Knavesmire Prison, Edinburgh, Amsterdam and Hamburg, the London Dungeon is the original. It was here that real atrocities against prisoners were committed while the others are mere depictions.

The Price of Admission

There are a number of package tickets you can buy. If you want to see all three dungeons in Edinburgh, York and London you can purchase a ticket that includes a hotel stay as well. The London Multi-Pass includes tickets the London Dungeon and two of London’s most popular attractions, The London Eye and Madame Tussaud’s. At the time of writing you can see all three for one price of 49 pounds for adults and 35 pounds for children. Enjoy deep discounts when you decide to order your tickets to the London Dungeon online. There are Fast Track tickets that can save you as much as 50% on your visit.

Kids and adults alike will face their fears at the bloodcurdling London Dungeon. Step back in time when torture, pain and agony were commonplace for vicious criminals and enemies of Great Britain. Visit http://www.thedungeons.com/ for hours of operation. Groups are always welcome and if you dare, book a birthday party for your little ghoul at the London Dungeon for a party that won’t soon be forgotten by the guests. Test your mettle when you visit the infamous London Dungeon!

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