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15 Best Virtual Reality Experiences in London

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For an all-new experience and an immersive escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life…how about transporting to a whole other world? If you’re travelling to London, then we have the very best virtual reality experiences in London for you to head on over to.

With VR, you could blast off into space, battle against a zombie outbreak, sail the seas or embark on a whole other adventure. Are you ready for it?

What is Virtual Reality?

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Virtual reality is an immersive simulation generated by technology that is used in gaming and more! It’s a three-dimensional environment that you can discover, explore and interact with as if it’s right in front of you.

You can face dinosaurs, explore a never before seen world and travel to different parts of incredible worlds. Ever wanted to see the Eiffel Tower but can’t physically see it – VR is the way forward. You can save all that sightseeing hassle, and see famous cities in a whole new way!

But it’s the ultimate gaming experience. As well as the perfect activity for a day out with the kids, a birthday party or just a super cool thing to do with friends on a social outing.

Virtual Reality in London

beach vr game at otherworld

Otherworld, Victoria

Travel to a glorious tropical island, spin around and capture the impeccable views. Feel the wind on your face in the world’s most immersive VR experience!

At Otherworld, you can dance away with beach raves, survive a zombie outbreak in the desert, soar high above the Earth or live life on the seas… You’ll find 16 unique and creative virtual worlds to explore, but that’s not all. You can see, hear and feel each and everything. The breeze in your hair, the rumble of the earth below or the heat of the sun blaring down on your face.

It’s a truly unique VR activity worth diving into. It’s a multiplayer experience too, so you can meet your friends in this immersive experience. So, are you ready to travel to a virtual island and begin your augmented reality experience?

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85 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0QJ

Opening Times

Monday to Thursday 10:00 - 23:00
Friday 10:00 - 00:00
Saturday 09:00 - 00:00
Sunday 09:00 - 23:00

Pricing

Prices between £14.00 - £28.00 per person

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thor vr game at dna vr

DNA VR, Camden

Come along to London’s first VR arcade! Dive in and discover an unimaginable world of pure imagination! Travel to lost worlds and never explored before sectors of space or make it out alive of a terrifying zombie apocalypse. Maybe you fancy exploring the mysteries of the deep, deep ocean? The sky’s the limit when it comes to your imagination… What will you find on your immersive adventure?

Did you know they also have VR escape room experiences? A group of friends or family can team up to solve virtual puzzles in order to escape! Will you break out of prison, prevent a nuclear disaster, or uncover sinister secrets in an ancient temple? How about saving the jolliest of all holidays – Christmas!

A classic escape game format, with a touch of technology! DNA VR Camden will be a game experience like no other! Only at one of these VR experience London locations.

Did you know they also have a location in Hammersmith?

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Units 1&2, 400-404 York Way, N7 9LR

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 15:00 - 21:00
Saturday and Sunday 10:30 - 22:00

Pricing

VR Arcade from £29.00 per person
VR Escape Room from £22.00 per person

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Meet Space VR, Wembley

Ready for an immersive journey like never before? With Zero Latency, you’ll never want to leave the VR world. You’ll find a range of games, from shooting games against killer robots and zombies or a topsy-turvy world, where gravity isn’t a thing!

With multiplayer games, it becomes the must-do activity with the whole family or with a bunch of friends! A whole lot of laughs, exploring new and wonderful worlds all at this exciting entertainment centre!

Whether you’re looking for a single-player game or a group takeover – it’s the perfect day trip.

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BoxPark, Olympic Way, Wembley Park, London, Wembley HA9 0JT

Opening Times

Monday and Tuesday 12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
Thursday to Saturday 12:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 22:00

Pricing

30 minutes super off-peak from £19.95 per person
30 minutes off-peak from £24.95 per person
30 minutes peak from £24.95 per person £80.00 per person

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Alice in Wonderland VR Escape at Meetspace VR, Wembley

You’ll also find one of the most curious and magical escape room-esque VR experience London has to offer at Meetspace. Finding Alice in Wonderland!

Fall down the rabbit hole as you delve into a world of peculiar mystery. The Queen of Hearts has placed a spell over Wonderland and it’s up to you to race against time and save Wonderland before it’s too late!

Drink potions that will make you shrink and join the White Rabbit on a whirlwind of an adventure!

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Box Park, Olympic Way, Wembley Park, London, Wembley HA9 0JT

Opening Times

Monday and Tuesday 12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
Thursday to Saturday 12:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 22:00

Pricing

2 players £70.00
4 players £120

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city game at navrtar vr
Looking for a rainy day activity that is super fun and out of this world? Head to Navrtar for an immersive adventure with ToonStrike! A shooting game that has you and the team travel through various virtual locations…to hunt for sinister creatures. It’s a case of saving the human race!

From protecting people in a city to so much bigger. The level of difficulty evolves to the level of players. As you get the hang of it, you’ll find more horrid creatures on your attack. It’s definitely one of the best VR experience London locations to delve into!

Their range of games offers multiple experiences, from horror games with an outbreak of zombies to surviving judgement day. Are you brave enough to stop an evil alien takeover?

Come along and explore one of the many cool virtual reality experiences at Navrtar!

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Dickens Yard, Longfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 2UQ

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 14:00 - 22:00
Saturday 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday 10:00 - 21:00

Pricing

£24.00 per person

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roller coaster vr game at hyper reality

Hyper Reality, Bethnal Green

Have you heard of London’s very own cyberpunk VR and bar? You’ll find yourself faced with a dilemma, of which experience to pick! From next-generation VR, like a London roller coaster VR game, or VR go-karts. To shooting games and medieval-style worlds, exclusive experiences or retro gaming! Most of the experiences are suitable for 12+, but there are some games for those who are under, like fruit ninja and beat saber.

All sprinkled with immersive magic and a multiplayer virtual world, you’ll find yourself exploring for longer than you think. It’s the perfect day for the family, especially if you’re looking for a VR experience London location to try!

For the adults too, you can enjoy a tipple with award-winning drinks under bright and magnificent Tokyo lights. Maybe you’ve got some more time to belt some tunes at the karaoke bar experience? Go on…you know you want to.

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67 Mile End Road, London, E1 4TT

Opening Times

Monday Closed
Tuesday to Friday 15:00 - 23:00
Saturday 11:00 - 23:00
Sunday 11:00 - 21:00

Pricing

Prices start from £3.00

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Omescape London, Aldgate

Looking for a horror experience that chills your bones? Maybe virtual reality is the way to go… your body will be safe, but your mind? Not so much… You’ll really feel like you’re surrounded by zombies as you try to fight for survival. All you have is your instinct and drive to stay alive and with Omescape, your VR experience can’t get any more fun.

With a whole range of immersive options and game selections to choose from, you can head into all sorts of worlds. From an intense 4-player frozen post-apocalyptic world and a ghost-busting adventure in a haunted manor house to even a VR escape room. These are all truly cinematic experiences. As not only will you be surrounded by a new world, but also feel and hear special effects as if they were happening to you.

There’s a whole host of game selections to choose from – whether it’s a group or single-player private experience.

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1st Floor, 75 Greenfield Rd, London E1 1EJ

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 22:00

Pricing

Prices vary from £20.00 - £40.00

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Immotion VR, the O2

If you’re looking for a mind-bending experience, then this is the activity to try out. At Immotion VR you’ll find a range of immersive and competitive VR games to get stuck into.

From the gory horror and light-hearted family games to swimming with humpback whales and exploring Gotham City with Batman. Whatever game you’re in the mood for you, Immotion VR will be here to send you into a world of pure imagination, adrenaline and fun!

Like to be spooked? Affected Manor is the most popular VR horror experience! Like action-packed and trippy games? Pistol Whip is a classic rhythm shooter game with a twist. If you like ghost trains with hidden surprises…Jinxed may be the one for you.

You’ll be sure to find a memorable entertainment VR experience London activity here.

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The Icon Shopping Centre at The O2, London, SE10 0DX

Opening Times

Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 18:00
Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 20:00
Sunday 12:00 to 18:00

Pricing

VR passes from £25.00

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Immersive Gamebox, Southbank

Surround yourself with a truly unique experience as you play VR games with your friends or family! With projection mapping, touch screens, motion tracking and surround sound all combined together… You’ll truly be in for an immersive experience.

You can embark on a sci-fi quest as you are graded by aliens… Or dabble in some lean mean labour, mining for Martian minerals… Be a hero and rescue the Queen’s corgis from the clutches of DOOM! At Immersive Gamebox you can escape to another world for 15, 30 or even 60 minutes!

One of the most fun and enjoyable virtual reality experiences around!

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Arch 3, 83 Scoresby St, London, SE1 0XN

Opening Times

Monday to Thursday 13:00 - 21:00
Friday 13:00 - 22:00
Saturday 10:00 - 23:00
Sunday 10:00 - 20:00

Pricing

Off Peak (Monday to Thursday)
15 Minutes - Child: £5.00, Adult: £10.00
30 Minutes - Child: £9.00, Adult: £14.00
60 Minutes - Child: £19.00, Adult: £29.00

Peak (Friday to Sunday)
15 Minutes - Child: £5.00, Adult: £10.00
30 Minutes - Child: £9.00 Adult: £14.00
60 Minutes - Child: £24.00 Adult: £34.00

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Squid Game at Immersive Gamebox, Southbank

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you should know about the iconic TV show that kept us on the edge of our seats – Squid Game!

But did you know, you can actually live out the game too? At Immersive Gamebox, you’ll join as a contender where you’ll have to survive all 6 challenges! With 3D motion tracking, touch screens and more, it’ll be an experience like no other.

Do you think you can survive past the red light? Check it out!

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Arch 3, 83 Scoresby St, London, SE1 0XN

Opening Times

Monday to Thursday 13:00 - 21:00
Friday 13:00 - 22:00
Saturday 10:00 - 23:00
Sunday 10:00 - 20:00

Pricing

£37.00 per person (must be 12+)

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dali vr experience

Dalí: Cybernetics - The Immersive Experience, Brick Lane

Head down to commemorate Dalí’s work in a unique VR experience London location. Travel into the metaverse as you step into the mind of the incredible artist.

Feel the shift in reality as you deep dive into the brush strokes, explore a dreamlike experience and interact with other guests!

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The Boiler House, 152 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RU

Opening Times

Monday to Thursday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:00 - 19:00

Pricing

Adult 13 - 64) £22.90
Child (4-12) £13.90

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dali vr experience

Supercharged VR, Leyton

Ever wanted to experience racing in a whole new way? Place your VR goggles on and be transported into augmented reality.

With full-motion platforms that move as you swerve and turn and replicate the forces, you feel in the cars. You’ll feel like you’re in an actual race. From road cars, and GT touring cars to Le Mans prototype cars, this racing simulator is unlike anything you’ve experienced before!

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Arch 148 Tilbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6RE

Opening Times

Friday 15:00 - 22:30
Saturday 12:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 21:00

Pricing

From £17.99 per person

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ifly vr experience

iFly Indoor Skydiving and VR Flight

Ever wanted to skydive, but not physically out of a plane? Well, at iFly not only will you experience an anti-gravity experience in the iFLy tunnel, but will also wear a VR headset. Meaning…you’ll be transported into a world where you’ll actually skydive from a plane!

With this revolutionised indoor skydiving experience, you’ll feel like you’re soaring across incredible cities and beaches, all in the safe space of the tunnel.

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Hampshire, Buckinghamshire or Manchester

Pricing

From £119 per person

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mario kart VR at tenpin

Tenpin, Acton

If you love Mario Kart on the Switch then you’ll love Mario Kart VR! Enter the familiar, fun and fantastic Mario universe. Pick your speedy vehicle and zoom around courses with the classic Mario Kart tricks and traps. Watch out for the blue shell!

Race like never before against all your favourite characters like Luigi, Browser, Peach and Toad – there’s even more!

You can play in groups of 4 in the classic Mario Kart format – so are you ready to race?

Start your engines… 3, 2, 1 – GO!

Don’t forget at Tenpin you’ll have a range of other fun arcade games and retro consoles to play too!

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Royale Leisure Park, Western Ave, London W3 0PA

Opening Times

Monday to Thursday 10:00 - 01:00
Friday 10:00 - 02:00
Saturday 09:00 - 02:00
Sunday 09:00 - 01:00

Pricing

£7.95 per person or Groups of 4 £24.95

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Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds, The Spirit of Man

For a whole new VR experience, check out the War of the World’s immersive experience. You’ll be transported to 1898 London as the Martians have invaded London… With virtual reality, 5D special effects and live actors, you’ll be inside the action!

Start your journey at the Spirit of the Man, a steampunk bar and crawl, slide and weave your way through 24 incredible scenes. Scramble through the destruction of the invasion, escape London via boat and even take a trip to Mars itself!

A Fever event worth experiencing and a VR experience London like no other!

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56 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 2BJ

Opening Times

10th February to 12th March at various times (select while purchasing tickets)

Pricing

From £52.00 per person

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So, are you all ready for an immersive adventure like no other? You’ll have an incredible time at any of these best VR experiences London! Take the family or your friends and have a truly epic time!

Looking for more things to do in London? We have a whole host of options! Check out the happiness-inducing Fever event Dopamine Land, or experience the Gunpowder Plot immersive experience! How about attending one of these quirky and creative workshops? Then grab a bite to eat at any of these Instagrammable restaurants!

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