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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 25th March 2025
For an immersive dining experience in London or Brighton, then make your way to Haus of Cabaret for top-notch grub and non-stop entertainment. Think mouthwatering seven-course menus, which you can enjoy while watching talented performers.
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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?
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 Thursday 27th March 2025
Head along to Pedley Street Station for The Murdér Express, an immersive theatre experience in London like no other. Dig into a four-course feast from a Michelin star chef and Great British menu winner, all while enjoying some live entertainment.
@ President Hotel on Various dates from Thursday 27th March 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.
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.
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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.
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.
@ Mr Fogg's Residence on Saturday 5th April 2025 and 12 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.
Located in the Greenwich area of London, Trapped is a live escape room experience complete with three dedicated scenarios to choose from. There are dedicated storylines and live actors to get you involved in the action, with prices starting from £35 per person.
Fancy being trapped in a room with a zombie? Or maybe you'd prefer to escape from a prison van, or work as an undercover agent. And if you're coming as a group, check out their packages to add on food and drinks.
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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.
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.
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Thursday 27th March 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.
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.
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.
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