Best Immersive Experiences In London To Try

Ready to test your detective skills? Head to The Trinity Bell in Aldgate on the 21st of March for an unforgettable murder mystery evening. The year is 1922, and you'll be thrown into a world of intrigue and deception at the reading of Lord Crump's will.

But as secrets unfold, it becomes clear that someone's motives are far from pure. Was his death really natural, or does a deeper mystery lie beneath the surface? Gather your friends, arrive early, and work together to decipher the clues and solve the crime. Be part of the action, uncover hidden secrets, and win prizes for your detective work. Tickets start at £15 - and dressing in character is encouraged for a chance to win a prize for the best costume.

Turning one of the nation's best-loved sitcoms into a smash hit event, this immersive dining experience in London seats you at Faulty Towers for a three-course meal and a two-hour show you won't forget.

Get your tickets from £71.50 per person and interact with iconic characters Basil, Sybil and Manuel while enjoying this original take on your favourite comedy at President Hotel near Russell Square.

Love yourself a bit of a challenge? Then try Urban Missions' immersive experiences. Taking place at various locations across the city, they see you saving the people of London from a ticking time bomb, uncovering a mysterious relic and more... 

Armed with a tablet and clues, you'll navigate the streets, unlocking puzzles and discovering hidden gems in the city you thought you knew. It's part scavenger hunt, part escape room, and all about teamwork, with challenges that test your wit, observation skills, and sense of adventure.

Fuel your need for speed at F1® Arcade, a cutting-edge venue where motorsport fans and thrill-seekers can live out their racing dreams. Step into state-of-the-art racing simulators that let you take on iconic tracks from around the world, complete with realistic physics, intense competition, and all the adrenaline of the real thing.

Whether you're channelling Lewis Hamilton vibes or just trying not to spin out, the blend of friendly competition and high-tech immersion makes every lap unforgettable. When you're not tearing up the virtual tarmac, the sleek venue offers plenty of reasons to linger. Sip on craft cocktails, indulge in a menu of chicken gyozas and fried halloumi, and soak up the buzzing atmosphere of this motorsport haven.

AFTERMATH UK | The Escape Room That Comes To You does what it says on the tin. Whether it be a birthday party in a pub or simply an office bonding session, Aftermath will challenge you to work together to solve a mysterious murder and save the world.

This immersive experience transforms the streets into your playground as you race to uncover the truth in games like Taskforce Hurricane and Operation Stormwatch. Whether you crack the case or get hilariously sidetracked, you'll walk away with unforgettable memories, a few laughs, and maybe even bragging rights as the detective extraordinaire.

A door has opened in London, and on the other side? 1930s New York in all its glittering, jazz-fueled excess. Welcome to 58th Street, a dazzling speakeasy of Harlem rhythms, Park Avenue indulgence, and Manhattan opulence, crafted by the visionary minds at The Lost Estate.

For one night, you become the Beautiful and Damned of the era, slipping into a world where music, fine dining, and revelry collide in an unforgettable spectacle. Your table awaits - don't keep them waiting.

When it comes to brilliant immersive experiences, Jury Games blows it out of the water. Hosting unique events at Theatre Deli, they'll see you using your noggins to solve a case.

In one marvellous adventure, Harry Briggs stands accused of arson, manslaughter, and murder. While he admits to the arson, he has pleaded Not Guilty to both manslaughter and murder. Under the Justice Act 2021, your role as the jury is not only to examine the evidence but also to question the Defendant directly. You'll need to evaluate evidence, work with live actors and so much more until you solve the mystery and convict your crook.

Ever wanted to record your very own hit song? WeJam is making that dream a reality by offering an immersive experience where you and your mates can enter a recording studio (after deciding on your band name and instrument, of course) and then rehearse and perform your favourite songs.

Sophisticated technology means that you only have to play one note at a time, making it the ideal, fun-filled activity for beginners and music lovers alike. Just venture over to its Camden Market location with your mates to rock your way to stardom. 

Immersive escape rooms don't get much better than Mission: Breakout London, where fun games spaces await your adventuring expertise. 

From breaking into a high-security vault in Codebreakers to living in a post-apocalyptic event in Underground 2099, the immersive themes and detailed set designs make you feel like you're the star of an action movie. With live actors and mind-bending challenges, every mission is packed with surprises and adrenaline, keeping you on the edge of your seat.

Looking for a night out that's more than just the usual dinner-and-drinks routine? Enter The Cube in Canary Wharf - a mind-bending, pulse-racing, brain-teasing experience that'll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about problem-solving.

This immersive escape room-meets-game show hybrid drops you and your team into a series of high-tech, fast-paced challenges inspired by the hit TV show The Cube. The question is: can you beat the clock, stay cool under pressure, and walk away victorious?

If you're ready to put your problem-solving skills to the ultimate test, ClueQuest in King's Cross is the place to be. This immersive escape room experience throws you into thrilling, high-stakes missions where you'll crack codes, solve puzzles, and race against the clock to save the day.

Whether you're defusing a doomsday device or infiltrating an evil mastermind's lair, every room is packed with clever challenges and intricate details that make you feel like a real-life secret agent. Expect plenty of hilarious missteps, and at least one person yelling as the countdown ticks away.

This is an immersive experience unlike any other in London right now, and you can find Sherlock: The Official Live Game taking place in none other than Shepherd's Bush, with tickets starting from £70. Play the detective as you travel through sets from the show, solving the case with help from the hit TV show cast in exclusive footage.

Or maybe you could try your hand at The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Experience and even an interactive cocktail session themed around a poisoned chalice.

Want to experience the thrill of a boxing match without any of the risk? Then make your way to Camden, where Quiz Boxing are giving you the chance to flex your mental muscles instead.

This immersive game is inspired by TV quiz shows, with customisable and interactive elements bringing the experience to life. In pairs or as individuals you can compete against up to six others, answering questions on everything from music to sports. Even better? It costs just £25 per person for a 60-minute session.

On the hunt for an immersive experience in London? Then make your way to Mazer Zone in Camden. This cool escape room-style spot will have you completing challenging puzzles in order to steal precious jewels from a Hatton Garden safe, or using your skills to save the world if you'd rather be on the good side of the law.

You and your team will have to work together, solve tricky riddles, and find your way out of a series of exciting, interactive rooms. It's a high-energy, hands-on experience that keeps you on your toes - perfect for anyone who loves a challenge and enjoys a good mystery.

Fancy trying out a quirky immersive experience in the heart of Greenwich? Then Trapped is for you. The clock is ticking, and the mystery is waiting for you to solve it.

Expect you and your team to be thrown into a series of thrilling challenges, from deciphering codes to unlocking hidden clues in a race against time. Each room is intricately designed to pull you into its story, whether you're escaping the undead or outsmarting a double agent.

Hop aboard the London Ghost Bus Tour for a spine-chillingly good time that's equal parts eerie, hilarious, and downright unforgettable. This theatrical sightseeing adventure takes you through the dark underbelly of London's haunted history, all from the comfort of a beautifully restored 1960s Routemaster bus.

With dim lighting, creepy décor, and a delightfully macabre guide to lead the way, you'll uncover tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem lurking behind the capital's iconic landmarks. Expect a mix of ghost stories, grisly history, and dark humour as you glide past places like the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and the sinister streets of the West End.

One of the best immersive experiences in London for adults who love quirky tipples, Moonshine Saloon: Western Cocktail Experience sees you plunge yourself into an alternative world complete with gambling, outlaws making moonshine and a nosey sheriff.

Smuggle in a bottle of your favourite spirit and let the experts make it into bespoke drinks to sip throughout theatrical interactions and cool saloons. Grab your tickets now from £36.50 per person, gather the gang and slide on your cowboy boots for a yee-hawesome time. 

When it comes down to immersive experiences, Mr Fogg's Victorian Murder Mystery is a real winner in Mayfair. During this two-hour-long event, you'll have to find out who has killed John Sullivan by interrogating suspects and uncovering information. Sign us up.

And if you're looking to unleash your inner mad scientist? Book your spot at Mr Fogg's Cocktail Experiments and head to the Elixir Room, where you'll be guided by a Victorian doctor on how to make your own magical potions (AKA delicious tipples). 

Looking for an immersive experience like no other? Phantom Peak in Canada Water is where you step into a living, breathing town filled with secrets, characters, and stories.

Embark on quests, interact with technology, and uncover the mysteries of this wild-west-inspired town. With four hours to explore and discover, Phantom Peak offers one of the most unique immersive experiences in London, constantly evolving with every new season.

Situated in Fitzrovia, Monopoly Lifesized is an immersive experience based on your favourite board game. You'll get to complete escape-room-style challenges, build your very own houses and even attempt to escape jail. It's Monopoly but with life-sized pieces, bigger stakes, and a healthy dose of friendly competition.

Whether you're negotiating deals, landing on a hotel, or trying to avoid bankruptcy, the game's immersive setting and creative twists will have you feeling like you're in a real-life game show. Plus, the restaurant features themed food and drinks for post-game grub, like Hot Property BBQ chicken wings and Sweet Victory (corn ribs).

Discover one of the quirkiest bars, Evans & Peel Detective Agency, tucked away in Earls Court. This speakeasy-style den transports you to a hidden world of intrigue and crime-solving. When you arrive, prepare to meet the 'detective' at the door, who'll assign you a case to solve over cocktails.

With its dimly lit, vintage-inspired setting and a menu full of cleverly themed drinks, the atmosphere feels like you're in an old noir film. Each drink is designed to be as complex as the clues you'll uncover while you work through your case and 1920s jazz plays softly in the background. Be sure to try out the tequila-based Tommas 'Tommy' Shelby and the venue's iconic (and world's best, no less) Old Fashioned, constructed in front of you from a suitcase. 

Immerse yourself in an interactive adventure while exploring the city, courtesy of I'm Puzzled. Using their mobile app as your guide, you'll work as a team to crack codes, interrogate virtual suspects and gather clues, starting off at Piccadilly Circus. Work as a private investigator solving a high-profile murder, with tickets starting from £19.99 for the group. 

As one of the most memorable and unique dining experiences, Supperclub.tube is a must-visit for those who have an appreciation for the city's transport system. Enjoy a six-course tasting menu inside a disused tube carriage from the 1960s – hidden behind a forgotten Walthamstow pumping house.

Fine dining-style international plates range from ceviche with soya sauce and ponzu to corn-fed chicken breast and dauphinoise potatoes – with a list of wines and cocktails to wash them down. 

Is there anything better than a delicious dinner with fantastic entertainment? We thought not. Then be sure to check out The Murdér Express, an immersive mystery experience in Pedley Street Station that comes complete with live actors and a four-course meal from Michelin star chef and winner of The Great British Menu, Niall Keating. 

Set aboard a glamorous 1920s-style train, you'll play detective while savouring top-notch food and drinks, trying to piece together clues and figure out whodunit before the night's end, with tickets starting from £79.50 per person.

Ever wanted to step inside a video game? Well now you can, as Immersive Gamebox awaits near Southwark station. Expect to don motion-sensor visors and move around your private pod with touchscreen walls to complete challenges and games, including those themed around Squid Game, spies and more. 

From solving puzzles to navigating wacky obstacles, the games are imaginative, hilarious, and perfect for groups of all ages. Expect plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and at least one person taking their role way too seriously.

Step into the lush, otherworldly paradise of Avora: A New World Cocktail Experience, a place that blends fantasy, flavour, and adventure into one unforgettable night. From the moment you enter this magical world, you'll be transported to a glowing forest filled with mystery and wonder, where the cocktails are as imaginative as the setting.

With a storyline that puts you in the heart of the action - think eco-warrior meets mixology master - you'll sip on bespoke drinks while unravelling the secrets of this vibrant, otherworldly environment from £42.50 per person. 

This immersive event is bringing all the drama to you. Inspired by the Capgras delusion - the terrifying belief that your loved one has been replaced by a replica - DARKFIELD is an audio experience designed for two people to get stuck into at home.

Think you're brave enough? Expect to be terrified, thrilled, and completely engrossed in an experience unlike anything else. Perfect for thrill-seekers, adrenaline junkies, or those looking to challenge their fears, it provides a one-of-a-kind escape from the ordinary. 

Inspired by Havana in the 1950s, Paradise Under The Stars is the ultimate immersive event. This takes place at The Lost Estate in West Kensington, promising mesmerising performances from the live actors and stellar set design.

Transport yourself to the tropicana night club, and watch in awe as you watch a spectacular show under the moonlight - attending as guests of honour. Your £279.95 ticket includes a sumptuous three-course meal, featuring the likes of marinated pork loin, cheese croquettes and dulce de leche.

After an immersive cocktail experience in London? You might be going to prison, but it's not all bad, because hiding inside Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-One-Two is a speakeasy bar at their Hackney Road penitentiary.

You need to smuggle your favourite bottle of alcohol in so that the inmates can create rounds of bespoke drinks for your group, all while you navigate a theatrical world of crooked guards and mean wardens. Secure tickets from £35.99 and enter a theatrical world inspired by TV shows and movies, where orange jumpsuits never looked so good. 

Step into the future at Navrtar, where cutting-edge VR gaming meets sleek social vibes. Grab a headset and immerse yourself in thrilling missions - from battling aliens to surviving post-apocalyptic chaos.

Whether you're a gaming pro or just along for the ride, the games are fast-paced, exhilarating, and sprinkled with moments of hilarity (like when your mate panics and runs straight into a virtual wall). Between rounds, kick back in the stylish lounge, sip on cocktails, and debate who's truly carrying the team.

Looking for a London immersive experience that's anything but ordinary? Sandbox VR in Holborn lets you ditch reality and dive into breathtaking virtual worlds where you're the star of the action.

Armed with state-of-the-art VR gear, motion trackers, and haptic feedback suits, you and your crew will embark on pulse-pounding adventures - whether it's battling space aliens, fending off a zombie apocalypse, or exploring fantastical landscapes. It's high-tech, and downright exhilarating, with every move you make rendered in stunning 360-degree detail.

Escape The Power Cut at Control Room B is a thrilling, immersive experience that takes place at Battersea Power Station. From £55 each, you'll be able to set off on a mission to restore power within 90 minutes. Solve mind-bending puzzles and figure out cryptic clues in order to achieve your goal, while sipping on two bespoke tipples for fuel. 

As the clock ticks down and the lights flicker, you and your team must work together to uncover hidden secrets to get the grid back up and running. It's a race against time, and your quick thinking and teamwork are your only tools to avoid being left in the dark - literally.

From Outernet (an immersive experience on London's Tottenham Court Road that's included the likes of a digital butterfly exhibition and other LED light projections) to walking among Seoul-inspired mythical forests there are interactive works of art all over the capital.

Get the full low-down of the very best right here, including the gravity-defying Paradox Museum or head to Twist Museum and traverse the moon's surface with Tom Hanks narrating.

How's this for an immersive experience? Step through the doors of this five-storey Soho spot and you'll be transported into a magical realm. From the team behind The Cauldron (a boozy potion-making experience), The Wand & Wizard Exploratorium is entertaining magic fanatics with its incredible decor, brilliant events - a magic wand experience, anyone? - and quirky afternoon teas across a themed venue. 

The atmosphere is spellbinding, with atmospheric decor and a menu that feels like it's straight out of a wizard's tome, offering potions you'll want to sip - and possibly share with your fellow witches and wizards.

If you're an art lover, check out Frameless, the immersive art experience in Marble Arch, London. It offers an interactive spin on fine art, putting you into the paintings of names like Dali and Kandinsky, with over 40 digital interpretations of their works in store. 

Walk through the exhibits, where classic masterpieces are reimagined in 360 degrees, offering a completely new way to experience art. Whether you're admiring Van Gogh's swirling skies or getting lost in the vibrant colours of Monet's gardens, it's an engaging, multi-sensory adventure that will leave you in awe. Plus, you can head down after dark to get your culture fix too. 

Step into No Escape, where your wits, teamwork, and nerves are put to the ultimate test. This escape room experience in Aldgate and Oxford Circus plunges you into eerie, atmospheric settings that feel straight out of a horror movie. Whether you're uncovering the secrets of a cursed toy shop or trying to escape the clutches of a psychotic butcher, every room is packed with spine-tingling surprises, intricate puzzles, and just enough fear to keep your heart racing.

The highly detailed sets and chilling storylines make every moment unforgettable, while the satisfaction of cracking that final code is unmatched. Just bring your sharpest mind, your bravest heart - and maybe a friend to lead the way through the scary parts.