{"id":3675,"date":"2021-09-10T09:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T09:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/uncategorized\/virtual-reality-top-experiences-for-kids-uk-s-best-vr-centres"},"modified":"2023-02-06T14:35:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T14:35:10","slug":"vr-experience-near-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/vr-experience-near-you","title":{"rendered":"VR Experience Near You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to escape and discover something new on your next family day out? Have a go at VR, short for Virtual Reality, you\u2019ll get to dive into an incredible 3D world right in front of you and experience something out of this world! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With cutting-edge technology right at your fingertips, you don\u2019t need to go far or spend a fortune to experience something totally new. From exploring the depths of the ocean to zooming around a race track, the options really are limitless when it comes to VR, and there\u2019s plenty of kid-friendly VR experiences too! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a whole range of VR Centres across the UK offering brilliant games and things to do, so we\u2019ve rounded up 10 of the best VR Centres for kids for you to pick from.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607610063\/blog\/virtual-reality-top-experiences-for-kids-uk-s-best-vr-centres\/vr-1_cvng6k.jpg\" alt=\"Dad and son VR experience\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>ImmotionVR, Cardiff<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From epic laser sword fights to going on an epic journey through space, you can do all of this and more at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/immotionvr-cardiff-f2e0bae3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ImmotionVR Cardiff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Enter into the VR simulators for a fully immersive experience and discover something truly out of this world, plus, you can even experience it together with the multi-player function! <\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><b>VR HERE, Liverpool <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over 40 different VR experiences on offer, there\u2019s something for everyone at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/vr-here-cf502961\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VR HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Dive into the deep ocean, pick up a bow and arrow, climb up a mountain, try out 3D painting, and loads more! With experiences perfect for kids as young as 5, it\u2019s the ultimate family VR day out.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607610062\/blog\/virtual-reality-top-experiences-for-kids-uk-s-best-vr-centres\/vr-2_agokbw.jpg\" alt=\"VR pods\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Vertigo VR, Milton Keynes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From cutting-edge VR technology to PC Gaming and even 5D Cinema (yes, we said 5!) there&#8217;s plenty to do at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/vertigo-vr-18e377dd\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vertigo VR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Discover the VR experiences and games, or take a seat in the VR Sphere for a truly immersive experience complete with motion, and speaking of immersive, try out the 5D cinema, with 3D movies, moving platforms, water, wind, smoke, and more!<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><b>Ready Player VR, Birmingham<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy plenty of fun VR games and experiences at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/ready-player-vr-f845c2ab\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready Player VR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get ready to put on your own headset! From soaring through the sky in virtual skydiving to zooming round on virtual roller coasters, there\u2019s plenty of exciting mini games to enjoy! Fancy something more laid back? You can even try out fishing!<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607610063\/blog\/virtual-reality-top-experiences-for-kids-uk-s-best-vr-centres\/vr-3_xi0fn0.jpg\" alt=\"Girl with VR headset\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Meetspace VR, Nottingham<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From immersive virtual reality to the best PC games, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/meetspace-vr-1a9a405c\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meetspace VR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has everything you need for your VR family day out. You\u2019ll get to enjoy the latest gaming and VR technology, including PCs and consoles, so there\u2019s something for everything. During school holidays, you can even learn the secrets of game making in a family-friendly workshop!<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><b>Play It VR, York<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From solo adventures to working together as a team, there\u2019s plenty of fantastic things to do at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/play-it-vr-d28e9e8b\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play It VR!<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From perplexing puzzle games to exciting mini games, pop on your headset and experience a whole new world. Plus, you can even pick how long your game lasts, with play time lasting up to 120 minutes! <\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><b>Player Ready Virtual Reality and Racing, Cornwall <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step into the biggest Virtual Reality Centre in Cornwall at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/player-ready-virtual-reality-and-racing-83ce5f11\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player Ready Virtual Reality and Gaming<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enjoy plenty of thrilling simulations. Not only can you enjoy exciting VR games and experiences, but you can also experience the adrenaline of car racing as you zoom around a virtual track, going as fast as you can!<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607610062\/blog\/virtual-reality-top-experiences-for-kids-uk-s-best-vr-centres\/vr-4_f6h2oy.jpg\" alt=\"Standing VR Experience\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>XPVR Virtual Reality XPerience, Stoke on Trent<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a great VR Centre for the kids? Head over to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/xpvr-virtual-reality-xperience-f8630a63\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XPVR Virtual Reality XPerience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where kids as young as 8 years old can experience the wonders of virtual reality! See what they\u2019re experiencing on a big screen, and take your pick from over 40 fantastic games and experiences.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><b>VR Sim, Cambridgeshire <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled day out at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/vr-sim-5908nfa5ssg0us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VR Sim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Hop into the seat and experience a fantastic driving simulation complete with a life-like steering wheel to grip onto, or take to the skies and learn how to virtually fly a plane! Plus with plenty of other VR experiences, it makes for the best virtual day out.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Looking for some more ideas? 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