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If the bog standard day out just isn't cutting it anymore, then becoming part of the story itself at a show or in a VR space is the way to go. From bars and restaurants inspired by your favourite tales to grabbing drinks in the clink or being transported back to the 1920s, check out the best immersive experiences in the UK.
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Last updated on 23rd October 2025
If you're on the hunt for an immersive experience in the UK, Alcotraz has prisons in Shoreditch, Brighton, Manchester, Cardiff, Bristol and Liverpool. Sneak your hard liquor past the warden and befriend the crooked guards because you'll be rewarded with bespoke cocktails from your mixologist inmates.
Whether you battle Doctor Who villains, outsmart cowboys or fight Samurai, Escape Hunt will have you fully invested in your story. From Reading and Liverpool to Manchester and Bristol, there are many outposts across the country where you can get involved.
@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Friday 5th December 2025
Head along to Pedley Street Station for The Murdér Express, an immersive theatre experience in London like no other. Dig into a three-course feast while trying to help characters catch the culprit.
Boasting an in-house venue and virtual experience, AFTERMATH UK | The Escape Room That Comes To You is a great adventure that can be played UK-wide. Help Agent 12 solve a series of tasks, which will require logical thinking, strong investigative tactics and team skills. Do you have what it takes?
One of London's coolest cocktail bars, Evans & Peel Detective Agency is a 1920s speakeasy where the drinks flow like water. Served with a touch of drama, you'll feel like a real gangster sipping on the same tipples as the biggest crooks of the Prohibition era.
@ President Hotel on Various dates from Friday 5th December 2025
Take a trip to the hotel restaurant where chaos reigns, and be served by none other than Basil, Sybil and Manuel in this Faulty Towers Dining Experience. From lashings of laughter to the three-course slap-up meal, this event at President Hotel is sure to be a hoot.
On the hunt for an immersive experience in Manchester? Sporting a load of hyper-interactive spaces across the UK, from London and Essex, Immersive Gamebox is great fun. Enter each room for high-tech projection mapping, alongside games such as Angry Birds and Squid Game.
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Friday 5th December 2025
Moonshine Saloon is the immersive cocktail experience in London serving up plenty of Wild West action. Become a part of the smuggling operation by sneaking in with your own liquor, before spending the rest of the night sipping bespoke cocktails and rubbing shoulders with other outlaws.
If you find yourself in Castleford, be sure to check out Gravity MAX for a day full of immersive fun. You can transport yourself to the worlds of Squid Games, Ghostbusters and more through their virtual reality gaming experiences, as well as state-of-the-art E-karting where you can race against your friends. And to finish? Grab some delicious cocktails in their sophisticated bar.
For a fun day out with friends or family, head to Realms VR in Crowborough, Sussex. They offer immersive escape rooms and VR gaming experiences, where you can both compete against each other and work together to solve challenges.
Choose your theme, with options ranging from ninja trials to haunted mansions and aliens. prices start from £30 per person, and there are kid-friendly experiences too.
Roll the dice and take a stroll through London's most famous spots as you play not one, not two, but four Monopoly Lifesized board games. Feelin' peckish? Head over to the Monopoly-inspired Top Hat Bar & Restaurant and indulge in themed cocktails and food like The High Flyer Burgers and The Prize Brownie Sundae.
Game Saints Lincoln has transformed the city's old Magistrates' Courthouse into five epic escape rooms, with cinematic sets and gripping crime storylines.
Plenty of the buildings original features are here to see, so you'll find yourself among chambers and cells that have seen some serious history. In Ripper's Road, Mystic Alley and three more themed rooms, you'll face a race against the clock to solve the riddle and win back your freedom.
@ Mr Fogg's Residence on Saturday 10th January 2026 and 44 other Saturdays
Get your detective hats on and join Phileas J. Fogg for a killer Victorian Murder Mystery. With unique artefacts and antiquities as your backdrop, put your detective skills to the test and help Inspector Fix crack the case with two complimentary cocktails for only £60pp - don't miss out.
@ Hexmoor: London on Various dates from Friday 5th December 2025
Step into the enchanted cells of Hexmoor, the world's first immersive wizarding prison bar, where you'll trade your freedom for a jumpsuit and join a cast of dark wizards behind magical bars. This isn't just a themed bar - it's a fully interactive theatrical experience, complete with live actors, immersive storytelling, and the chance to plot your escape with the help of other characters.
Tickets start at £49.50 for three magical cocktails, with an upgrade to four cocktails available for £57.50. For the ultimate experience, choose the £77.50 tier, which includes four cocktails and a custom wand, delivered to you mid-experience by Willbott's Wand Shop.
Ever played Mario Kart, and wished you could do it in real life? Well now you can. Chaos Karts can be found at Old Granada studios in Manchester, combining physical racing with augmented reality fun. This is the country's first live-action video game experience, where you can compete against your friends on a number of tracks.
Zip around the room on projected racetracks, which range from desert environments to galaxies. There are countless maps to choose from, and your vehicles are equipped to replicate real life, so you'll feel all the sensations along the way. Expect power-ups and weapons too, though the anti-collision technology makes it all totally safe.
@ Frameless on Various dates from Friday 5th December 2025
Searching for a Van Gogh and Monet immersive art experience in London? Frameless is a unique exhibition that takes you right into the paintings of iconic artists. Be transported to the surrealist, dreamlike landscapes of Dali or interact with motion sensors to recreate popular works.
Grab your mates and head to Quirky Quarter, located at The Arch on the top of Duke Street, for some seriously strange photo opportunities that'll leave others bewildered. This fun joint is full of puzzles, games and interactive activities, not to mention upside-down rooms.
Bringing its VR extravaganza to Manchester, DNA VR can host up to a whopping 15 players at a time, with a full house of 45 people. Choose from a range of experiences, including boat racing, dancing, and zombie battles, for an hour of pure adrenaline-fueled fun at this Victoria station hotspot.