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26 Leake Street

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👍👍 Fantastic modern way of telling Mandela’s story. A must visit. The exposition is a perfect mix of digital screens and historic pieces. The story of Mandela is something that needs to be told and told. People often mention venue, great,


Address

7 Addington St, London SE1 7RY, United Kingdom

Website

www.26leakestreet.com

Contact

+44 20 3763 7429

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (136 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: Closed

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  • 5/5 patheesen 5 years ago on Google • 1485 reviews
    Fantastic modern way of telling Mandela’s story. A must visit. The exposition is a perfect mix of digital screens and historic pieces. The story of Mandela is something that needs to be told and told.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniela M. 11 months ago on Google • 406 reviews
    Was a bit crowded however to be expected with Guy Gerber headlining! Otherwise very cool venue
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Frederik H. 5 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    If you're familiar with Nelson Mandela -- if you're unfamiliar with Nelson Mandela, this is the absolute best attraction there could ever be for you in London! The exhibit itself is made with your first and last impression in mind, it simply makes your trip in there like an entire walkthrough of Nelson Mandela's heroic acts - what he won and what he lost in favor of his own people. I definitely would've gotten it five stars if my experience hasn't been diminished by the most atrocious headaches I've ever had. You should definitely visit this place sometime soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tamara 4 years ago on Google • 229 reviews
    Amazon exhibit of a great man and the life changing battles and challenges that he undertook for the good of his nation.

  • 5/5 Tim R. 4 years ago on Google • 139 reviews
    Spent the evening hosted by Brockmans gin. Food and cocktails were high quality and the entertainment was great. The venue had a great sound system and the atmosphere was perfect.

  • 5/5 Kristina S. 6 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Very cool area. Lots of street art. Great atmosphere

  • 1/5 Paul S. 4 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Spoiled experience : the security guard had a laugh at my expense by directing me the totally wrong way when I left the venue.

  • 5/5 dijana r. 4 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Amazing 👏

  • 4/5 Atangana 4 years ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Excellent collection of artefacts, memoirs and anecdotes about one of the most influential peacekeepers of our time. A must see. Well done to the team on creating a well balanced interactive experience.

  • 4/5 Mr B. 1 year ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Recently attended the Weights and Biases meetup here - definitely a very interesting venue. The aesthetic is very post-modern and creates a relaxed vibe. You can also feel the Underground shaking the building every now and then! All in all, a great venue and hope to be back soon.

  • 4/5 Dida Van R. 9 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Cool venue! Not as difficult to locate as I'd been warned, and the tunnel where the entrance is located is filled with spray paint art - worth a look all on its own! The staff were very polite and helpful and we had a great event here!

  • 1/5 Laetitia L. 1 year ago on Google
    We played a gig to support Mexico, but they lost and we played after. Still managed to pull it off and everyone loved us. Too bad the venue doesn't support us getting paid, as its been months now and they haven't been of any help trying to get TalkSport to pay us. They don't know how to welcome a band or treat musicians either.

  • 5/5 Natasha R. 2 years ago on Google
    SUCH an AMAZING venue. Worked here during the London Film Festival and it was hands down my favourite spot. The manager is a sweetheart as well.

  • 4/5 Peter “Speedy P” R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice venue, toilets a bit weird but other than that the event I went to was nicely laid out, main entrance was a type of warm up bar playing different music from the other areas. Walk through a passage and reach another large area where they had social media area set up for those not camera shy to take shots and the other end a buffet style food area. Then through an arch and into the main dancehall, stage at the front and plenty of space for dancers and posers. Would go back again, bit of a travelling black spot with no real direct transport and a walk needed to get to a train station. Other than that good venue.

  • 5/5 Libby S. 4 years ago on Google
    I would recommend everybody to go and see this it is very powerful brings home just how much he sacrificed for his believe in freedom for all. What a great man he truly was.

  • 3/5 Paul G. 4 years ago on Google
    Some great exhibits and detail on his life story. Personal items really powerful.

  • 5/5 Jan k. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the best time food wasn't anything to write home about but the music and atmosphere of the hook 5☆

  • 1/5 Karsha D. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Awful experience with the promoting manager. I paid for my expensive coat to be stored in their cloakroom during an event. Overnight the cloakroom staff misplaced it and after numerous calls, I've been told they have lost the coat. I still have the ticket and evidence that I never collected the jacket. My emails and calls have all been ignored! No compensation or advice whatsoever.


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