Immersive Experiences in London
London, it's got to be one of the greatest cities in the world; from pubs to clubs and right back to boozy brunches, there's never a shortage of things to do. But sometimes we need a bit of escapism in the capital and reading Harry Potter for the tenth time ain't going to cut it. Fortunately London has a whole heap of immersive experiences to take you away from the sky scrapers; from escape rooms through to partying like it's the 1920s, these are the best immersive experiences in London.
Last updated on 8th April 2021
@ COLAB Tavern on Various dates from Friday 21st May 2021
Forget the Kray twins, this immersive experience is taking you deep inside London's criminal underworld - where violence is rampant and deals are made to be broken. Handing the power to you, you'll completely shape the experience, meaning every show is as unique and shocking as the next.
@ Secret London Location on Various dates from Saturday 5th June 2021
West End Musical Brunch are providing theatre fanatics with an unforgettable day of tasty food and fabulous performances. Not only will you get an hour of free-flowing fizz and a two-course feast, but you'll also enjoy a live show from the industry's darlings.
A Door In A Wall is an immersive experience where you and your friends take on the lead roles in a compelling story. From looking for clues in a hidden speakeasy bar to flying through the streets of London, this immersive experience looks to push everyone outside of their comfort zones and force guests to think on a different plain.
@ 56 Leadenhall Street on Friday 28th May 2021 and 22 other Fridays
Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience is one of London's top sell-out events. Created using cutting edge technology, live actors and incredible scenery, the event will see you travelling through time and space, coming face to face with a Martian invasion.
A mad professor has been locked in his lab creating havoc; government forces are closing in on important research - you have one hour to solve either of these challenges in this exciting escape room experience. Taking place in ExCeL, there are 13 rooms and two scenarios for you to battle against the clock and each other.
@ Radisson Blu Bloomsbury Street Hotel on Various dates from Saturday 1st May 2021
Turning one of the nation's best-loved sitcoms into a smash hit experience, this piece of immersive dinner theatre is putting seating you in the Faulty Towers dining room for a three-course meal you won't forget. Interact with a host of iconic characters and enjoy one truly original take on your favourite comedy.
@ The Candlelight Club on Various dates from Friday 16th July 2021
One of the coolest immersive experiences in London, this unique pop-up on the heart of the city is taking you back to the world of the roaring twenties. Get those glad rags on and sneak into this hidden speakeasy for dinner, cocktails and live jazz.
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Wednesday 19th May 2021
Head west to the Moonshine Saloon for one of the funnest immersive experiences in East London. Grab a bottle of your favourite spirit and let the expert waiters at this pop up bar mix it into a fabulous cocktail for you.
@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Friday 14th May 2021
Combining a heart-stopping murder mystery, with a luxury four-course dinner, The Murdér Express is back by popular demand. Presented by Funicular Productions, this immersive experience takes place aboard a 'moving' train as it speeds towards the town of 'Murdér' - that is, if you make it there alive...
Located in Haggerston, Otherworld VR Arcade looks more like a futuristic film set than a Saturday afternoon jaunt. Boasting 14 gaming areas with 16 different modes, this place is a mecca to all things mesmerising. And when you've finished tackling blood-thirsty zombies? You can head to the space-themed cocktail bar for a well-deserved sip.
Discounts available on certain events
Unleash your inner 007 as you rush around the city, piecing together clues and cracking riddles in an attempt to save hundreds of lives. The threat level is at an all-time high, and with snippets of info being sent to your phone, you'll need to acts fast and beat the clock.
How's this for an immersive London experience? Step through the doors of this five-storey Soho spot and you'll be transported into a magical realm. Wizard Exploratorium is entertaining Harry Potter fanatics with its incredible decor, brilliant events - wand-making workshops anyone? - and quirky afternoon teas.
Hidden in the basement of West London's adult playground, the Chelsea Funhouse, you'll find the ultimate immersive cocktail experience. Inspired by the folks of Bletchley Park, your mission here to is to solve some ciphers and earn yourself some serious sips. And when you're finished? You can head downstairs to the late-night espresso bar to party the night away.
@ Secret London Location on Various dates from Wednesday 14th July 2021