London’s best immersive experiences can include anything from virtual reality games to solving mysteries as a team, and often make for great activities for birthdays and team building. But this type of event is still fairly new to the London scene, with virtual reality only entering our lives within the last decade.
Whilst it’s always nice to get the team together for a few drinks at the local boozer and socialise out of office hours, sometimes a trip to the pub just doesn’t cut it. If you want to experience something out of the ordinary, and spend an afternoon doing something that will be the talk of the company for years to come, then check out one of the immersive experiences for team building and get chins wagging. Whether you're looking for a private space for a small group, or exclusive hire of an entire venue, we've rounded up a selection of options for all sizes, styles and budgets.
These work equally as well as birthday party venues for a complete celebration, as well as offering things to do for smaller groups. Most places will provide gaming spaces and tables for more intimate groups, meaning you can still get involved even if there’s only a few of you.
So whether you’re looking to stop aliens from invading earth, go back in time to a Cold War bunker, or just enjoy a slap up meal in Hogwarts’ Great Hall, you’ll find an option for everyone in our list below. You can get hearts racing by entering another world with VR, or simply sit back and relax on a murder-mystery themed adventure, whatever it is you go for, you're bound to find something out of the ordinary for a great day out.
Simply look at each venue, and click through the link to find out more about the best immersive experiences in London and start the booking process.
Funicular Productions, Bethnal Green
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What: For an immersive and theatrical evening, it has to be Funicular Productions. Found in the heart of Bethnal Green, here, you’ll be transported on a journey back to the 1920s, against the glamorous backdrop of ‘Pedley Street Station’. The Murdér Express experience is truly unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, offering an evening of live entertainment filled with drama, intrigue and some rather delicious cuisine. Put your detective caps on and get lost in the experience.
Where: 63 Pedley Street, E1 5BW
Book now: Funicular Productions
Bunker 51, Greenwich
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What: This Cold War nuclear-bunker themed venue is about as immersive as it gets, offering an array of hands-on activities that are perfect for everything from birthdays to team building. Get a group together and enjoy laser tag, paintballing or escape rooms and get lost in an eerie bunker or creepy abandoned car park. You can even add on some buffet-style dining and a couple of drinks for when you've finished the games, to allow your guests to recoup.
Where: 3 Herringham Road, SE7 8NJ
Book now: Bunker51
Sandbox VR, Holborn
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What: Sandbox VR is a virtual reality experience in London’s High Holborn that can host up to 180 people, and offers a range of different games where up to 6 players can see and physically interact with everyone inside at once. Inspired by Star Trek's Holodeck, each world has been built by EA, Sony and Ubisoft veterans, to create these state of the art worlds. Once you're done with the games, head down to the UK's first robot bartender to continue the party over a drink or two.
Where: The Post Building, High Holborn, WC1A 1PB
Book now: Sandbox VR
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Leavesden
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What: The same studios that made the magic happen in the first place are now available for hire, whether you’re organising a birthday party or a work social. It’s ideal for Harry Potter fans, as well as those who have never even seen the films, as each area of the experience has been made so special. Enjoy a three course meal on Platform 9 ¾ alongside the Hogwarts Express or in the Hogwarts Great Hall, and head to the green screen to recreate scenes from the films.
Where: Studio Tour Drive, WD25 7LR
Book now: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Babylon Park, Camden
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What: Babylon Park sits in the heart of Camden and is a space-themed adventure and amusement park for both children and adults. You’ll find a range of activities including rides like roller coasters and bumper cars, as well as video games and VR experiences. There are two main floors, as well as a couple of private rooms for hire that can cater for 25 to 50 people.
Where: 8 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8QU
Book now: Babylon Park
London Transport Museum, Covent Garden
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What: Whilst the London Transport Museum may not be your first thought when booking a venue, its Museum Galleries make for a vibrant, and rather immersive, backdrop for any event. Host a reception for up to 400 guests, surrounded by a wealth of the city's transport history, including several iconic double-decker buses, trams and tube carriages. Enter through the World City Walkway and explore two floors of London's transport history, and be sure not to miss the Elizabeth Line driving experience.
Where: Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB
Book now: London Transport Museum
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