Active Reality Bath
Bath, Somerset and BristolAbout Active Reality Bath
ACTIVE REALITY AT BATH: THE FUTURE OF ACTIVE GAMING HAS ARRIVED
Get off the sofa, gather your squad, and prepare to step inside the game. Located inside the Bath Leisure Centre, Active Reality is rewriting the rules of family entertainment. We are the UK’s leading fully immersive group virtual reality experience, built specifically to rescue kids from sedentary screen time and adults from the mundane routine of traditional days out.
This is not your average, isolated at-home VR experience where you sit alone in a room. Active Reality is a highly social, intensely physical, team-driven arena where digital worlds collide with real-world movement. We take the addictive psychology, progression, and mastery of gaming and fuse it with the high-energy rush of sport. The result is an exhilarating experience where you do not just play the game, you live it.
SMASH THE SCREEN-TIME DILEMMA
Every parent knows the battle against phones, consoles, and tablets. We have cracked the code. Active Reality bridges the gap by delivering an experience that feels like stepping directly into Fortnite or Roblox, but requires genuine physical movement, coordination, and teamwork.
Our state-of-the-art arena allows up to six players to move completely freely in real life, untethered by cords or restrictive wires. When the headsets go on, players are instantly transported into incredible virtual worlds. To win, they cannot just mash buttons on a controller, they have to physically duck under incoming fire, sprint to cover, aim with precision, and shout tactics to their teammates across the physical space. It is an immersive workout disguised as pure, unfiltered fun, leaving kids sweaty, smiling, and full of wholesome achievement.
EPIC GAMES FOR EVERY SQUAD
Our library of cutting-edge VR titles is engineered to cater to all skill levels, from complete gaming rookies to seasoned competitive players.
For families looking to bond, our cooperative missions require players to work together to solve complex puzzles, defend bases from invading forces, and coordinate tactical maneuvers. It is the perfect weekend fix or school holiday adventure to break the mundane and teach kids the true power of collaboration.
If you prefer a bit of rivalry, our competitive arenas allow squads to face off against each other in high-octane PvP matches. You can dodge your parents' shots, outsmart your siblings, and claim ultimate bragging rights in the family group chat. Because our technology tracks your physical body with absolute precision, it completely levels the playing field. Age and gaming experience do not matter out here, it is all about strategy, reflex, and teamwork.
BATH’S ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Tired of the same old, cringey birthday party options? It is time to take your child’s celebration to full beast mode. Active Reality Bath is the premier destination for next-gen birthday parties that the whole school will be talking about.
When you book a private session with us, your group gets exclusive, uninterrupted access to the entire VR arena. The birthday boy or girl and their squad will dive into custom-tailored adventures designed to make them feel like absolute heroes. While the kids are inside the game burning off energy, socializing, and working as a real-life team, parents can sit back and relax. Our highly trained, high-energy crew handles everything from setup to safety and in-game coordination, ensuring a seamless, thrilling, and completely unforgettable day out.
BEYOND THE ARENA: MAKE A DAY OF IT
Active Reality is safely situated inside the Bath Leisure Centre, making it incredibly easy to turn your visit into an action-packed day out. Once you have conquered the digital realm, had your pulse racing, and high-fived your teammates in real life, you are perfectly positioned to explore everything this historic city has to offer.
We are just a short distance from the vibrant heart of Bath. Many of our squads love to head straight out after their session to grab a bite to eat at nearby family-friendly restaurants, where they can laugh, decompress, and recount their epic virtual victories over lunch or dinner.
JOIN THE REBELLION AGAINST THE BORING
We exist because we believe real-world social connections and active lifestyles are the foundations of happiness. We defy the idea that entertainment has to mean sitting passively on a sofa or spending another rainy afternoon at the pub.
Whether you are looking for a legendary weekend activity with the kids, a birthday party that stands out from the crowd, or an alternative to another boring afternoon indoors, Active Reality Bath delivers an experience you will instantly crave playing again.
We do not just get you moving, we make you want to move. Book your arena session today and see what happens when pixels meet pulse.
Immersive Group VR: Level Up in Real Life
Ditch the sofa and drop your squad straight into the action at Bath Leisure Centre. Active Reality is the UK’s leading fully immersive virtual reality experience where pixels meet pulse. Designed specifically for players aged 9 and up, we smash the boundaries of traditional gaming by putting you inside the digital world. Your kids will dodge incoming lasers, solve mind-bending puzzles, and battle virtual foes alongside their mates in real time.
We offer complete physical freedom with no controllers and no limits. Every session delivers high-octane adrenaline that gets hearts racing for all the right reasons. It is an active, social adventure where tech and movement collide. Families can team up to conquer an objective or unleash some friendly competition to claim ultimate bragging rights.
This is active gaming at its absolute peak. Do not just watch the action, become the hero.
Where Birthdays Go Full Beast Mode
Forget the same old bowling alleys and soft play centres because it is time to give them a birthday party that is genuinely legendary.
Active Reality Bath is the ultimate party venue for next-gen celebrations. Our private packages hand your group exclusive use of the entire VR arena, turning the birthday child and their friends into real-life squad mates. This is the ultimate screen-time solution that parents love. The kids get the addictive psychology and competitive mastery of their favourite video games while getting a proper physical workout. They will be dodging, ducking, collaborating, and high-fiving in real life.
Our high-energy crew handles the entire session, keeping the energy electric and the players completely safe within the arena. If you want a birthday celebration that leaves the whole class talking, this is the definitive choice.
Game hard, move fast, and celebrate in style.
Next-Gen Active Gaming Beats the Rainy Day Boredom
Active Reality is the ultimate antidote to digital isolation, bringing families and friends together for an exhilarating, real-world social experience. We have built a new genre of active entertainment where human connection meets future tech. Our arena levels the playing field, allowing kids, teens, and parents to compete on equal ground. You are not sitting on a couch shouting into a headset across the internet, you are looking your teammates in the eye, strategising, sweating, and laughing together in real life.
It is the perfect weekend fix or school holiday adventure to break the mundane routine of standard days out. When the headsets come off, the energy does not stop. Every player leaves buzzing with dopamine, sharing stories, and planning their next strategy before they have even left the venue.
Grab your mates and experience the future of active play.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 15:00 - 19:30
- Tuesday, 15:00 - 19:30
- Wednesday, 15:00 - 19:30
- Thursday, 15:00 - 19:30
- Friday, 15:00 - 19:30
- Saturday, 09:00 - 18:30
- Sunday, 09:00 - 18:30
Pricing & Tickets
- Adult (9-18+) : £25.00
45 Minute Private Play (£35.00): Lock down exclusive use of the entire VR arena for up to six players. This is our most popular small-group option, giving your family complete privacy to coordinate tactics, smash high scores, and level up together without any outside distractions.
45 Minute Public Play (£25.00): Join forces with other local players in an action-packed open session. This package represents the definitive value choice for individual gamers or duos wanting to experience the physical rush of our fully immersive virtual worlds.
60 Min Kids Party (£250.00): This represents the ultimate screen-time solution that completely solves the birthday planning dilemma for parents. Rated as our best value tier, up to twelve youth players get to step directly inside their favourite digital worlds to run, duck, and collaborate as a team. Our high-energy crew handles everything from setup to safety while you sit back and enjoy the fun.
60 Min Adult Party (£300.00): Ditch the mundane trip to the local pub or bowling alley for a legendary night out. Built for up to twelve players, this intensely social adventure transforms mates or colleagues into arena allies with an hour of physical, laugh-out-loud competition.
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
There is a cafe on site which sells a selection of food and drinks
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Contact Details
Bath Sports and Leisure Centre
North Parade Road
Bathwick
Bath
Somerset and Bristol
BA2 4ET
England
We are inside the leisure centre on the right side of the building. Go up the stairs or ramp from the car park. Turn right when you enter the building and head down the stairs. Through 2 sets of doors and we are on the right!
Tel: 0333 339 1881
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
The closest train station is Bath Spa, which is a short 8 minute walk away. There are plenty of buses operating in the area
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Last Updated: 10:23 09/06/2026
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