London is a city steeped in history and home to many historic sights that are well-worth seeing on any trip.
London also has dynamic and interactive immersive events that give you and your family a different perspective on subjects from history to film and culture to art.
Here, we’ve rounded up the 10 best immersive exhibitions in London to make your stay memorable.
We recommend booking online from the official ticket providers below to make sure you get tickets at the best prices and availability on your dates.
Bubble Planet
Book from £19.90: Bubble Planet
Bubble Planet combines VR technology with real-life bubble-themed fun to create an other-worldly immersive experience. Make sure you don’t leave without trying the hot air balloon flight simulator!
Ages: All ages welcome (children under 4 go free).
Prices: From £19.90 for adults
Reviews: 4.3/5 stars from 1,678 reviews on Google.
How to get to Bubble Planet
Bubble Planet is an eight-minute walk from Wembley Park station.
Where to book Bubble Planet
Visit the Bubble Planet booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Book from £18.00: Van Gogh Immersive Experience
Discover the work of Vincent Van Gogh through this immersive 360º digital art exhibition.
A highlight of the show is the “A Day in the Life of the Artist” VR experience, where you’ll walk through a 360 degree world of his paintings.
If you want to learn more, read our in-depth review: Van Gogh Immersive Experience, Honest Review.
Ages: All ages welcome (we recommend it for ages 6 years+).
Prices: From £18.00 for adults
Reviews: 4.2/5 stars from 5,676 reviews on Google.
How to get to Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a nine-minute walk from Aldgate East station.
Where to book Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Visit the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
The Formula 1® Exhibition
Book from £25.00: F1 Exhibition London
The Formula 1® Exhibition dives into the sport’s past, present, and future. It’s a must for F1 fans bringing together a collection of memorabilia including iconic cars driven by the world’s most famous drivers.
It has interactive exhibits, never-seen-before interviews and immersive video. You can also have a go on a racing simulator at an add-on cost of £12.50.
Ages: Recommended for 5 years+
Prices: From £25.00 for adults
Reviews: 4.7/5 stars from 265 reviews on Google.
How to get to The Formula 1® Exhibition
The F1 Exhibition is a 7-minute walk from Custom House station.
Where to book Formula 1® Exhibition
You can visit The Formula 1® Exhibition booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
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Shrek’s Adventure
Book from £19.00: Shrek’s Adventure
Shrek’s Adventure is an immersive, walkthrough experience featuring a cast of Shrek characters who bring the show to life.
Ages: All ages (ideal for 4 years+).
Prices: From £19.00 per person.
Reviews: 4.1/5 stars from 6,158 reviews on Google.
There are many fantastic activities to enjoy, from catching a ride on the magic 4D flying bus to making your way through the Mirror Maze of Insanity.
How to get to Shrek’s Adventure
Shrek’s Adventure is a 12-minute walk from Waterloo station.
Where to book Shrek’s Adventure
You can visit the Shrek’s Adventure booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
Avora: Family Immersive Adventure
Book from £29.50: Avora: Family Immersive Adventure
This guided interactive adventure takes you to Avora, an undiscovered planet. Here you’ll uncover secrets, play games, and sample the local delicacies, including delicious mocktails.
Ages: 5 years+
Prices: From £29.50 for adults
Reviews: 4.6/5 stars from 564 reviews on Google.
How to get to Avora
Avora is a three-minute walk from Hoxton station.
Where to book Avora
You can visit the Avora: Family Immersive Adventure booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
The Gunpowder Plot Experience
Book from £32.00: The Gunpowder Plot Experience
This wonderful combination of immersive storytelling, live theatre, and multisensory technology takes your family back to 1605, where you’ll all become co-conspirators in The Gunpowder Plot!
Ages: 10 years+
Prices: from £32.00 per person
Reviews: 4.6/5 stars from 854 reviews on Google.
How to get to The Gunpowder Plot Experience
The Gunpowder Plot Experience is a two-minute walk from Tower Hill station.
Where to book The Gunpowder Plot Experience
You can visit The Gunpowder Plot Experience booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
Batman Unmasked
Book from £24.50: Batman Unmasked
From September 2024, head to Covent Garden to explore the world of Gotham City at Batman Unmasked.
This exhibition has been curated to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the iconic superhero and features themed rooms with props from the films.
Ages: All ages
Prices: From £24.50 for adults
How to get to Batman Unmasked
Batman Unmasked is a four-minute walk from Covent Garden station.
Where to book Batman Unmasked
You can visit the Batman Unmasked booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
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Horizon of Khufu
Book from £21.00: Horizon of Khufu
Horizon of Khufu is an immersive VR expedition through Ancient Egypt to explore the pyramids, decipher hieroglyphics, and explore the Queen’s Chamber. Expect to be immersed in a fun and educational adventure of authentic Egyptian history.
Ages: Recommended for 5 years+ (taller than 1.10 metres).
Prices: From £21.00 for adults
Reviews: 4.5/5 stars from 100 reviews on Tripadvisor.
How to get to Horizon of Khufu
Horizon of Khufu is a six-minute walk from Stratford station.
Where to book Horizon of Khufu
You can visit the Horizon of Khufu booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
Paradox Museum London
Book from £23.00: Paradox Museum London
The Paradox Museum has 50+ exhibits that alter your perception of reality through immersive optical illusions. It’s great for taking fun photos that will have everyone puzzled.
Popular exhibits include the Zero Gravity Room and the Reversed Room where everything is upside down.
Ages: All ages welcome, we recommend it for 8 years+
Prices: From £23.00 for adults (18+)
Reviews: 4/5 stars from 467 reviews on Google.
How to get to Paradox Museum London
Paradox Museum is a five-minute walk from Knightsbridge station.
Where to book Paradox Museum London
You can visit the Paradox Museum booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
AIM Escape’s Spy Heroes: A Game For The Whole Family
Book from £30.00: AIM Escape’s Spy Heroes
In this spy themed escape room experience, you are set the challenge of uncovering a spy plot to find your friend James.
You get accidentally locked in his HQ and must make use of the information and gadgets to find and rescue James from Mr. Supervillian.
An escape room experience for all the family to get involved with.
Ages: 10 years+
Prices: From £30.00
Reviews: 4.6/5 stars from 521 reviews on Google.
How to get to AIM Escape’s Spy Heroes
AIM Escape’s Spy Heroes is a four-minute walk from Aldgate East station.
Where to book AIM Escape’s Spy Heroes
You can visit the AIM Escape’s Spy Heroes booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
PULSE: Beyond Delight
Book from £14.90: PULSE Beyond Delight
Formerly known as Delight, PULSE: Beyond Delight explores the wonders of the city of Seoul through an immersive & interactive art installation. The city is brought to life with cutting-edge technology and outstanding media installations.
Ages: All ages (children under four go free).
Prices: From £14.90 for adults (13+), £9 for children (4-12), £53.6 for a family of four.
Reviews: 4.5/5 stars from 410 reviews on Google.
How to get to PULSE: Beyond Delight
PULSE is a seven-minute walk from London Bridge station.
Where to book PULSE: Beyond Delight
You can visit the PULSE: Beyond Delight booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds
Book from £37.50: Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds
Live actors, VR technology, and dramatic music bring Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds to life for this unique experience.
Through 24 incredible interactive scenes, this immersive encounter puts you at the centre of a Martian invasion on Earth.
Ages: 10 years+
Prices: From £37.50 per person or £175 for a family of five.
Reviews: 4.8 stars from 2,313 reviews on Google.
How to get to Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds
This unforgettable experience is a five-minute walk from Fenchurch Street station.
Where to book Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds
You can visit Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
Life Chronicles
Book from £21.00: Life Chronicles
Life Chronicles is a chance to explore 3.5 billion years of the history of our planet through breathtaking VR experiences.
With this technology, you can all explore the mysterious landscapes of the past and meet the creatures who inhabited them.
Ages: Recommended for 5 years+ (taller than 1.10 metres).
Prices: From £21.00 for adults
Reviews: 4.3/5 stars from 331 reviews on Fever.
How to get to Life Chronicles
Life Chronicles is a six-minute walk from Stratford station.
Where to book Life Chronicles
You can visit the Life Chronicles booking page to buy tickets and for more information.
The London Dungeon
Book from £19.00: The London Dungeon
This one-of-a-kind attraction takes you back in time to relive chilling moments in history, such as the Black Plague, the murders of Jack the Ripper, witches, and much more.
You can also get everyone’s adrenaline pumping on rides such as Drop Dead, where you’ll drop from the gallows in your own public execution!
Ages: 12 years+
Prices: From £19.00 for adults
Reviews: 4.3/5 stars from 17,881 reviews on Google.
How to get to The London Dungeon
The London Dungeon is a 12-minute walk from Waterloo station.
Where to book The London Dungeon
You can visit The London Dungeon website to book and for more information.
Frameless
This immersive art installation is the UK’s largest permanent multi-sensory experience.
Featuring four interactive galleries, Frameless will wow the whole family with some of the best art in the world.
Ages: All ages (children under three go free).
Prices: From £27.00 for adults
Reviews: 4.6/5 stars from 2,004 reviews on Google.
How to get to Frameless
Frameless is a one-minute walk from Marble Arch station.
Where to book Frameless
You can visit the Frameless website to book and for more information.
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Illusionaries
Illusionaries is a ground-breaking digital art hub, where the immersive displays blur the lines between reality and illusion. As you move through the exhibition, everyone’s imagination will be sparked by thought-provoking imagery. This is truly a must-see for creative teens.
Ages: 12 years+
Prices: From £25.00 for adults
Reviews: 5/5 stars from 136 reviews on Google.
How to get to Illusionaries
Illusionaries is a five-minute walk from Canary Wharf station.
Where to book Illusionaries
You can visit the Illusionaries website to book and for more information.
Outernet
Outernet combines entertainment, culture, and art to create London’s most visited attraction. Here you can immerse yourself in visual experiences from the huge wrap-around screens.
Ages: Varies, many are 18+.
Prices: Varies, many are free.
Reviews: 4.5/5 stars from 999 reviews on Google.
How to get to Outernet
Outernet is a nine-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road.
Where to book Outernet
No booking is required but you can visit the Outernet website to see what’s on.
Which immersive exhibition to choose
You and your family are bound to enjoy everything on this list, but some exhibitions may be more suitable than others.
The more interactive experiences will be great for high-energy little ones, such as Bubble Planet and Shrek’s Adventure. On the other hand, your teenagers are more likely to enjoy art exhibitions, such as Van Gogh Immersive Experience and Frameless.
It’s also wise to consider how long you want the fun to last. For around an hour of fun, Paradox Museum, and AIM Escape’s Spy Heroes are great choices, with the majority of the others lasting for 90 minutes or more.
Discover more events in London
If you’re looking to plan a visit to London, you may want to see what other theatre shows, festive experiences or family activities are on.
Search Loopla to find events and shows running during you stay and book from trusted ticket providers.
