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 the strange and the unusual, through to partying like it's the 1920s, these are the best immersive experiences in London.
Last updated on 23rd December 2021
@ Farringdon Tube entrance on Friday 21st and Friday 28th January 2022
Looking for something different to do in the city? If you're a horror fan, you'll love this tour in London. Hex and the City promises dark humour as you wander around and learn about the history of witchcraft through your expert guides.
@ 1 - 8 Davies Mews on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 2021
Get ready for immersive theatre like never before, courtesy of Olivier Award-winning Louis Hartshorn & Brian Hook. The well known duo will be bringing F Scott Fitzgerald's incredible story to life this winter in London, complete with bubbles, dancing and acts to remember.
@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 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...
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 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.
@ The Candlelight Club on Various dates from Friday 31st December 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.
@ ENTER on Various dates from Tuesday 15th February 2022
Discover the spooky spirits of Bethnal Green Mansion, an old, abandoned building that's haunted with dark secrets and creepy goings-on. This immersive experience will see you hunting ghosts, holding a seance and trying to unearth demons and ghouls...
@ The Savoy on Sat, 29th Oct 2022 @ 19:00 - 22:30
If you're looking for an immersive experience like no other than head to The Savoy this October. Transport to 1912 with their Titanic themed event and tuck into a five course menu from poached salmon mousseline to waldorf pudding with fabulous entertainment.
@ Kitchen Theory on Saturday 15th January 2022 and 2 other dates
One of the most incredible immersive experiences in London, Kitchen Theory's chef's table offering is bringing 10 exceptional dishes to 12 lucky diners every month. Head to High Barnet for a multisensory meal inspired by art, nature and science.
@ Theatre Deli Broadgate on Various dates from Thursday 13th January 2022
Part escape room, part theatre event, this is one of the best immersive experiences in London this summer. Work with a team to commit the theft of a century; weaving through lasers, cracking security codes and disabling alarms to nab some of the most sought-after art in the world.
@ Neosight Headquarters, Bankside Arches, SE1 8BU on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 2021
Up there for the best immersive experiences in London, The Grid is a brilliant escape room that's combining futuristic cocktails with mind-boggling puzzles. You'll also be working undercover to defeat an evil AI corp from world domination.
@ Babel Studios on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 2021
@ 56 Leadenhall Street on Friday 7th January 2022 and 3 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.
@ Secret London Location on Various dates from Saturday 8th January 2022
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.
@ The Vaults on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 2021
Taking inspiration from both the Disney film and salacious Parisian hotspot, Mulan Rouge is a brilliant and humorous show that's not to be missed. Expect everything from queer-tastic burlesque and glamorous dance acts to witty performances and barrels of laughs.
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.
@ Colab Tavern on Various dates from Thursday 27th January 2022
Ever watch those old 80s action classics and think, hey - I could do that? Now's the time to put yourself to the test. Viper Squad over at Colab Tavern lets you be the hero as you go against the criminal underworld of 1980s New York.
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.
This is an immersive experience unlike any other in London right now. Play the detective as you travel through sets from the show, solving the case with the help from the hit TV show cast in exclusive footage. Or maybe you could try your hand at mixing killer cocktails in the secret Sherlock speakeasy...
@ Patchworks on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 2021
For an immersive pop-up, check out Studio Paradiso, a Manhattan and Studio 54-inspired pop-up sure to leave you smiling. The London event features an impressive line-up of singers, delicious cocktails and cheesy fondue.
@ President Hotel on Various dates from Friday 21st January 2022
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.
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.
@ Ninth Life on Various dates from Friday 21st January 2022
Head down the rabbit hole with an evening at Ninth Life's The Hunt for the Smoking Caterpillar. An immersive theatrical experience, escape room and murder mystery in one, this quirky event is filled with kooky characters and is sure to leave a lasting impression.
@ Aures London on Various dates from Thursday 13th January 2022