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This intimate, poignant museum pays tribute to the achievements of people suffering with mental health problems. Founded in 1247, the Bethlem Royal Hospital for the mentally ill was the original 'Bedlam' and is where this famous term originates from.
The museum holds a haunting collection of celebrated artworks. The ethereal watercolours of Richard Dadd and the sinister cat paintings of Louis Wain take centre-stage. You will also come across the unsettling but rather grand ‘Raving and Melancholy Madness’ statue, a host of poignant documents, guileless letters and the odd bit of 19th century asylum furnishings.
The museum is a little cramped and the curators advise only to visit in groups under ten. We do advise you make contact with the museum before you travel to avoid disappointment.
The museum holds a haunting collection of celebrated artworks. The ethereal watercolours of Richard Dadd and the sinister cat paintings of Louis Wain take centre-stage. You will also come across the unsettling but rather grand ‘Raving and Melancholy Madness’ statue, a host of poignant documents, guileless letters and the odd bit of 19th century asylum furnishings.
The museum is a little cramped and the curators advise only to visit in groups under ten. We do advise you make contact with the museum before you travel to avoid disappointment.
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Near Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Holiday Inn Express London-Croydon
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1 Priddys Yard, CR0 | 3.2 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Just 15 minutes by train to central London and 20 minutes to Gatwick Airport, this budget hotel in Croydon, south of London, is convenient, clean and ...More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 80% off from £41
1 Priddys Yard, CR0 | 3.2 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Just 15 minutes by train to central London and 20 minutes to Gatwick Airport, this budget hotel in Croydon, south of London, is convenient, clean and ...More
Hilton Croydon
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101 Waddon Way, CR9 | 4.1 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Excellent business travel hotel on the outskirts of London with easy access to the city centre, and within walking distance of Croydon's many shopping malls. The ...More
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101 Waddon Way, CR9 | 4.1 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Excellent business travel hotel on the outskirts of London with easy access to the city centre, and within walking distance of Croydon's many shopping malls. The ...More
Holiday Inn Express Wimbledon South
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200 High Street, SW19 | 7 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Set in a delightfully leafy part of South London, this budget hotel offers all the gentle pleasures of Wimbledon, but, with the Northern Line right on ...More
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200 High Street, SW19 | 7 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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Nearest to Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Eltham Palace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Court Yard, off Court Road, SE9 | 5.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Restored by English Heritage, this fantastic house offers visitors the chance to indulge in the opulence of 1930s Britain whilst at the same time experiencing the ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Court Yard, off Court Road, SE9 | 5.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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Ranger's House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Chesterfield Walk, Greenwich Park, SE10 | 6.5 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Ranger's House is an 18th century, Grade I listed, red brick villa built in 1723 which became the official residence of the 'Ranger of Greenwich Park'. ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Chesterfield Walk, Greenwich Park, SE10 | 6.5 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Ranger's House is an 18th century, Grade I listed, red brick villa built in 1723 which became the official residence of the 'Ranger of Greenwich Park'. ...More
Old Royal Naval College
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
King William Walk, SE10 | 7.1 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
King William Walk, SE10 | 7.1 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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Sights and Attractions near Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
The best museums, galleries, attractions near Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Chislehurst Caves
London > Attractions > Sights
Old Hill, Bromley, BR7 | 4.3 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
A short walk from Chislehurst station (regularly served by trains from London Bridge and Charing Cross) lurks this amazing subterranean maze of caves. The results of ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Old Hill, Bromley, BR7 | 4.3 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
A short walk from Chislehurst station (regularly served by trains from London Bridge and Charing Cross) lurks this amazing subterranean maze of caves. The results of ...More
Horniman Museum
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
100 London Road, SE23 | 4.4 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Victorian tea trader Frederick John Horniman collected specimens and artefacts from his travels around the world in the 1860's. His personal collection became the foundation of ...More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
100 London Road, SE23 | 4.4 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Victorian tea trader Frederick John Horniman collected specimens and artefacts from his travels around the world in the 1860's. His personal collection became the foundation of ...More
Horniman Aquarium
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 | 4.4 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
The basement aquarium at The Horniman follows a long history of marine life at the museum. Sealife has been on display here since 1903 when the ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 | 4.4 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
The basement aquarium at The Horniman follows a long history of marine life at the museum. Sealife has been on display here since 1903 when the ...More
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Near Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Blackheath Concert Halls
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
23 Lee Road, SE3 | 6 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
London's oldest purpose-built concert hall. Compile a list of London’s major arts and entertainment venues and the Blackheath Halls won’t immediately spring to mind as being one ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
23 Lee Road, SE3 | 6 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
London's oldest purpose-built concert hall. Compile a list of London’s major arts and entertainment venues and the Blackheath Halls won’t immediately spring to mind as being one ...More
Utrophia
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
136a Tanners Hill, SE8 | 6.3 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
The Utrophia project space gives artists, musicians and filmmakers the chance to get together and gives them the space to present their works to the public. Anyone ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
136a Tanners Hill, SE8 | 6.3 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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Ritzy Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW2 | 6.7 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
If the Ritzy were a cat, it would have used up most of its nine lives. The cinema started life in 1910 as the Electric Pavilion, ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW2 | 6.7 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
If the Ritzy were a cat, it would have used up most of its nine lives. The cinema started life in 1910 as the Electric Pavilion, ...More
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The Bookshop
London > Shopping > Books
1 Calton Avenue, SE21 | 5.4 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Hazel Broadfoot's and Julian Toland's run a superb, high class bookshop in the heart of Dulwich Village. All the staff have a real enthusiasm, thirst for ...More
London > Shopping > Books
1 Calton Avenue, SE21 | 5.4 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Hazel Broadfoot's and Julian Toland's run a superb, high class bookshop in the heart of Dulwich Village. All the staff have a real enthusiasm, thirst for ...More
Moxon's
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
149 Lordship Lane, SE22 | 5.6 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
This East Dulwich branch of Moxon's fishmongers in Lordship Lane is a friendly shop stocking ethically sourced fish and is regarded as one of the best ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
149 Lordship Lane, SE22 | 5.6 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
This East Dulwich branch of Moxon's fishmongers in Lordship Lane is a friendly shop stocking ethically sourced fish and is regarded as one of the best ...More
Hope and Greenwood
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
20 Northcross Road, SE22 | 5.6 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Excellent ice cream in the summer and a delicious-looking Christmas window in the winter are the kind of thing that make this candy shop a special ...More
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20 Northcross Road, SE22 | 5.6 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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Mantanah
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
2 Orton Buildings, Portland Road, SE25 | 2.3 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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2 Orton Buildings, Portland Road, SE25 | 2.3 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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Pret A Manger
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
93A George Street, CR9 | 2.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
93A George Street, CR9 | 2.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
Le Cassoulet
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
18 Selsden Road, CR2 | 3.2 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
For so long a running joke about depressing suburban living, Croydon was a surprising place for Malcolm John, chief patron of the Vacherin, to open his ...More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
18 Selsden Road, CR2 | 3.2 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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Education near Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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Music Everything Ltd
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Parchmore Place, CR7 | 3.5 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
This popular, affordable music school delivers short and intensive part time courses in music production/technology, sound engineering, vocal techniques and keyboard/guitar/dj skills. They also have studios to ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Parchmore Place, CR7 | 3.5 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
This popular, affordable music school delivers short and intensive part time courses in music production/technology, sound engineering, vocal techniques and keyboard/guitar/dj skills. They also have studios to ...More
Linguaphone Group
London > Education > Language Courses
Liongate Enterprise Park, 80 Morden Road, CR4 | 5.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Linguaphone is one of the most popular and effective ways of learning a language. Listen, repeat understand. That's their slogan, and the technique works very well ...More
London > Education > Language Courses
Liongate Enterprise Park, 80 Morden Road, CR4 | 5.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Linguaphone is one of the most popular and effective ways of learning a language. Listen, repeat understand. That's their slogan, and the technique works very well ...More
The Wine and Food Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
93 Hazelbourne Road, SW12 | 6.9 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
It's kind of an evening class, kind of a dinner party... Led by FHM's Kenneth Harry Putt, the WFA wine appreciation classes are based around tasting ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
93 Hazelbourne Road, SW12 | 6.9 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
It's kind of an evening class, kind of a dinner party... Led by FHM's Kenneth Harry Putt, the WFA wine appreciation classes are based around tasting ...More
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Beckenham Cricket Club
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
Foxgrove Road, BR3 | 2.3 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Its name may imply allegiance to cricket alone but at this club you can play tennis, hockey, and squash. The cricket club boasts immaculate pitches, ...More
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
Foxgrove Road, BR3 | 2.3 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Its name may imply allegiance to cricket alone but at this club you can play tennis, hockey, and squash. The cricket club boasts immaculate pitches, ...More
Crystal Palace Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Thicket Road, Penge, SE20 | 3.2 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Although the Crystal Palace - first erected in Hyde Park and moved here in 1854 - is long gone, destroyed by fire in 1936, Crystal Palace ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Thicket Road, Penge, SE20 | 3.2 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Although the Crystal Palace - first erected in Hyde Park and moved here in 1854 - is long gone, destroyed by fire in 1936, Crystal Palace ...More
Biggin Hill Helicopters
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Biggin Hill Airport, Kent, TN16 | 4.9 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Experience the thrilling feeling of piloting a helicopter. After a short briefing with your private instructor, you will soar around the local area and actually get ...More
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Biggin Hill Airport, Kent, TN16 | 4.9 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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The Rosendale
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
65 Rosendale Road, SE21 | 4.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
The winner of the Time Out Award for Best Gastropub 2007 is indeed a truly splendid restaurant, with a short menu of hip modern cuisine made ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
65 Rosendale Road, SE21 | 4.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
The winner of the Time Out Award for Best Gastropub 2007 is indeed a truly splendid restaurant, with a short menu of hip modern cuisine made ...More
The Herne Tavern
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Forest Hill Road, East Dulwich, SE22 | 5.2 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Sister pub to The Palmerston on Lordship Lane, The Herne Tavern is quite a different offering and is ideally suited to families with its large outdoor ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Forest Hill Road, East Dulwich, SE22 | 5.2 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Sister pub to The Palmerston on Lordship Lane, The Herne Tavern is quite a different offering and is ideally suited to families with its large outdoor ...More
The Crown & Greyhound
London > Nightlife > Pubs
73 Dulwich Village, SE21 | 5.3 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
The Crown & Greyhound in Dulwich Village (also known as 'The Dog') is a large pub - really, it's an amalgamation of two: The Crown and ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
73 Dulwich Village, SE21 | 5.3 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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Plan B
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
418 Brixton Road, Brixton, London SW9 | 6.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
With an exciting new music programme and creative team behind its new look and identity, including Kate Moross (one of London's most exciting young creatives, and ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
418 Brixton Road, Brixton, London SW9 | 6.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
With an exciting new music programme and creative team behind its new look and identity, including Kate Moross (one of London's most exciting young creatives, and ...More
The White House
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
65 Clapham Park Road, SW4 | 7.2 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Central London prices don't act as any kind of deterrent to the well-heeled folk of Clapham, and this large bar/club is absolutely packed by midnight at ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
65 Clapham Park Road, SW4 | 7.2 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
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Dulwich Picture Gallery
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gallery Road, SE21 | 5.1 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Designed by London architect Sir John Soane in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world's first purpose-built art gallery and holds one of the most celebrated ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gallery Road, SE21 | 5.1 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Designed by London architect Sir John Soane in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world's first purpose-built art gallery and holds one of the most celebrated ...More
Eltham Palace
London > Business > Venue Hire
Court Yard, Off Court Rd, SE9 | 5.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Restored by English Heritage, this fantastic house offers visitors the chance to indulge in the opulence of 1930s Britain whilst at the same time experiencing the ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Court Yard, Off Court Rd, SE9 | 5.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Restored by English Heritage, this fantastic house offers visitors the chance to indulge in the opulence of 1930s Britain whilst at the same time experiencing the ...More
Laban
London > Business > Venue Hire
Creekside, Deptford, SE8 | 6.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Tate Modern architects Herzog & de Meuron went for a shimmering, plastic-clad building when tasked with designing the Laban building, a place where excellence in contemporary ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Creekside, Deptford, SE8 | 6.8 miles from Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
Tate Modern architects Herzog & de Meuron went for a shimmering, plastic-clad building when tasked with designing the Laban building, a place where excellence in contemporary ...More
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