Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience for Two - Peak
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Overview
Get ready to feel all your senses fired as you’re transported to another world – when Martians invaded London in 1898, and very nearly won. Discover Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience, where live actors, state-of-the-art virtual reality and sensational 5D effects place you inside the heart of all the action.
Your journey begins in The Spirit of Man Bar and Restaurant. With journalist George Herbert as your guide, you’ll crawl, slide and weave your way through 24 extraordinary scenes, experiencing first-hand the fear and destruction of the Martian invasion.
You’re not just watching. It’s happening – and you’re part of the story. You’ll visit the Royal Observatory, sneak into a deserted house, escape London by boat and even fly to Mars – all with Jeff Wayne’s multi award double album of The War of The Worlds as your soundtrack! Experience a world beyond your own, and get ready to discover your greatest adventure yet.
- SKU
- PWOTWP
- Locations
- 1 in the UK
- People
- For 2
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 4.8 (43)
What's Included
- Two Peak tickets to Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience
- 2 hour experience including a 20 minute intermission in the Red Weed Bar
- Experience H.G. Wells’ Victorian England with state-of-the-art technology, immersive theatre and virtual reality
- Entire experience set to Jeff Wayne's iconic score
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at your experience, the two of you will join an 8-person group. The experience involves actors, music and technology, so to enable everyone to make the most out of their visit, time slots will run every 10 minutes. As you step inside, you’ll immediately be immersed in H.G. Wells’ Victorian world, where live actors, holograms, 5D effects and movie quality sets combine to make this an experience like no other.
Your visit will last for 2 hours, which includes a 20 minute interval in the Red Weed Bar. You’re advised to wear comfortable footwear and clothes you can move in as you’ll need to bend down while walking and crawling, squeeze through narrow tunnels and to get through tight spaces. However if you feel unable to participate there are other routes, simply speak to a member staff on arrival.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 10 (under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
- This immersive experience includes multiple effects which may include total darkness, uneven surfaces, air blasts, strobe lighting, latex, narrow tunnels, sudden loud noises, live actors, fog, scent, a slide and tight spaces, which require you to bend down while walking or crawling. When combined these effects immerse guests in the experience which is intended to be impactful. Some participants may suffer from a loss of balance, headaches, locomotor system pain, dizziness, problems caused by jets of air, fog effects or scents, and in some cases, epilepsy-like symptoms, during or after the experience
- For your own safety, the experience may not be suitable for:
Those who suffer from high blood pressure, heart conditions, asthma, back or neck conditions, epilepsy, or any type of medical condition affecting the senses of smell, vision, or hearing
Those of a nervous disposition
The elderly
Those with disabilities, blind or visually impaired
Those with sensitivities to scent, loud noises, or flashing lights
Pregnant women
Those suffering from breathing or respiratory problems, such as allergies or scent sensitivities
Those who are prone to motion sickness - A guest with a disability is entitled to a single free carer ticket. To qualify for this free carer ticket you must apply in advance and provide documentation
- The experience is not fully wheelchair accessible but regular wheelchair accessible events will be run. Please register your interest for one of these accessible events
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
The experience is available on Fridays from 14.30 until 19.50 and Saturdays from 12.30 until 19.50, with timeslots available every 10 minutes. Exclusions may apply
Dates are limited. We recommend you book early as possible in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow 2 hours for the full experience.
Please note: availability can change at any time.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
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Customer Reviews
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Anna!
19/12/2021
Wow!
A totally amazing experience, so carefully put together and wonderfully played out. We totally enjoyed ourselves and it was worth every penny!
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Tom
08/12/2021
Amazing
Everything about this experience was amazing, all the actors were incredible. It's so immersive and it's a brilliant new way to hear the soundtrack from the musical. Even the bars fit the theme and have some great cocktails on offer.
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Steve Anchor
26/09/2021
An amazing experience
An amazing experience for anyone who loves the Jeff Wayne album. The whole event was brilliantly executed, we had a great time and cannot fault the venue, actors and staff.
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Victor
11/09/2021
Brilliant day
Fantastic thanks. From walking into the steam punk pub.to the walking outside at the end. One of the best shows/experiences we have ever seen/done Definitely going again.
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Wendy
09/09/2021
Fantastic experience
Bought this for my husband as he loves War of the Worlds, but I really enjoyed it as well. A great theatrical mix of real life and virtual reality. The actors are great, they really bring the whole experience to life and I loved the virtual reality parts as well, although I actually felt sea sick at one point. A highly entertaining afternoon!
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Martin Townsend
29/08/2021
A unique theatee experience
Th8s is the future of theatee, it is a fantastic experience, not for those of a nervous disposition. The story is fast paced and the a tors really throw themselvez into the roles. I would thoroughly recommend this to any War of the Worlds fan.
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Sue and Mel
26/08/2021
Fantastic Experience!
Being senior citizens we were a little apprehensive as to whether we would struggle with the activities asked of us. We needn’t have worried as the staff made us feel so welcome and we managed to do everything that was asked of us. The acting was amazing, the story telling thoughout and scenes we were immersed in were fabulous. Such amazing technology used effectively. Thank you all for an amazing experience.
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Matthew
07/06/2021
Fantastic experience
If you are thinking about booking, stop thinking and book it!
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Anthony
06/06/2021
A Fantastic day
A truly unique experience a fantastic day .
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5
Fiona
06/06/2021
Fab day out
Bought as a Christmas present for us , our daughters and their boyfriends. Great day out enjoyed by all . Highly recommended.
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Jackie Southwood
07/03/2020
Great day
Was a brilliant day fun ,my husband and I really enjoyed our time,would recommend everyone to go if they like war of the world,thank you.
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Anthony
03/03/2020
Most insane experience
Full credit to all involved with this, an outstanding performance from all the staff and actors, an incredible Experience well worth the money.
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5
Simon
01/03/2020
Great fun, full of surprises and shocks
Starting in a steam punk bar, you are welcomed into the world of the Martian invasion. Taken through HG Wells story by actors, holograms and VR scenes, it is full of surprises, scares, shocks and wonder. All to the soundtrack of Jeff Wayne’s classic album, it was a great couple of hours. The boat trip that ended up sailing through the heart of the battle between Thunderchild and the fighting machines, complete with water spray and rolling waves, was a highlight. Brilliant fun, go if you can.
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Eleni
01/03/2020
Truly excellent!
Excellent experience. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Highly recommended.
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Sharyn
01/03/2020
War of the World experience
We had an absolute amazing time. Didn't want it to end. It was great fun and the best two hours of fun.
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Claudette O'Brien
22/02/2020
Excellent experience
Excellent experience. No spoilers - just go. You won’t be disappointed
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Daniel
17/02/2020
Just amazing start to finish
I was given the War of the Worlds experiences as a Christmas present. From the moment we walked through the doors we where sent back in time to just after the war. Actors, presentation just brilliant i do not want to say too much as the surprises along the way are great. If you love WOTW it is a must.
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Daz
15/02/2020
Wow. Wow. Really. Wow.
Absolutely ruddy fantastic!
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Louise
10/02/2020
Fantastic experience
This is such good fun, I've never done anything comparable, immersive theatre with virtual reality, the theming and actors are phenomenal, we'll organised and actual good value for the number of scenes you're 'in' and the level of detail.
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Justgen
09/02/2020
Great Day!
I just booked it, Virgin Experience did the rest! Much better deal than getting tickets direct from the venue, got a few extras... Always a bonus!!!
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Jackie
07/02/2020
An experience you will never forget
A totally enjoyable experience with talented actors and amazing effects. I was really there - COME ON THUNDERCHILD!
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Debra
27/01/2020
Great experience!
Initially, we had problems booking the experience on the the Virgin site. However, the team at the War of the Worlds were great. Actors were all good and the VR worked really well.
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Steve
26/01/2020
Fantastic Christmas present
Visited The War of the Worlds experience on 25/01/20 and it's a day I'll never forget! From the excellent themed bar, fantastic actors, attentive staff , excellent effects and of course Jeff Wayne's timeless soundtrack make this a must do experience! I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
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Kel
20/01/2020
A brilliant afternoon!
I’ve been a fan of Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds for many years. This ‘immersive’ experience was every bit as good! The staff, including the actors were superb - organised and efficient keeping us moving through the experience whilst ensuring everyone had fun. The virtual reality was absolutely brilliant, complemented by the occasional ‘human intervention’. Oh, and the IPA was particularly good too! A great afternoon - thanks to all the staff!
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Alistair
12/01/2020
50th birthday present
Was absolutely amazing... highly recommend.
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Simon
05/01/2020
Possibly best ever thing done in London
This was a post Christmas treat for me and my better off Jane to whom I have been with for 25 years this week. A fantastic experience and thoroughly enjoyable evening and we'll try to to do it again before it finishes later this year.
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Louise
27/11/2019
Absolutely fabulous
Amazing concept. Cannot praise highly enough. One of the best days out EVER!! I will definitely be back..
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Kevin B
19/10/2019
Pleasantly Surprised
This was a great late Father’s Day present with great sound, virtual reality and some actors passionate about there roles. Could do with a few tweaks to make it more scary although my wife was scared 😂 so a great experience thank you.
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Fionnula & Tom
19/09/2019
The most amazing attraction I've ever experienced!
The War of the Worlds Immersive Experience was completely amazing! I bought my boyfriend tickets for his birthday and he was not disappointed. The steampunk bar you enter starts the experience as we looked around the awesome moving pictures which showed us scenes of the story, as a fighting machine towered over us. The actors throughout were v talented and authentic, and the VR parts of the experience were just unreal- I felt like I was in an episode of Black Mirror! Would highly recommend!
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Viv Wild
15/09/2019
Fabulous and Mind blowing!
A truly out of this world experience- so much to take in - a real immersive War of the Worlds. A real mixture of scenes from virtual reality to scrabbling down holes and through windows!!! A great couple of hours. Well done everyone for everything you did to make the time so full and riveting. Thank you
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Beth
31/07/2019
Highly Recommended
The experience was overall really enjoyable! The staff could not have been more friendly, and the actors were all really good and definitely made you feel out of the real world whilst it was all going on. For someone who was not aware of the story and has never seen the actual film, this really didn’t matter as I seemed to have enjoyed it just as much as those who knew of the story well. The VR experience was really surreal and putting on the equipment was all done smoothly to not disrupt the story telling. If you are after experiencing something fun and different, would definitely recommend. Just be sure to throw yourself all in to get the best from it
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Rorie
25/07/2019
Fantastic Day Out!
War of the Worlds is a fantastic day out, imagine Crystal Maze combined with numerous VR worlds, including a trip down the Thames via parliament and then escaping out onto the rough sea whilst trying to escape. Great themed bar in the middle, with energetic staff throughout.
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Robbie
24/07/2019
Like nothing I’ve experienced before!
Like nothing I’ve experienced before. Loads of fun, the VR is the best I’ve tried, and the cast really bring it all to life, so it’s totally immersive. Amazing location right in the heart of the city, so perfect if you do want to make a day of it in London. Would 100% recommend it for tech-lovers, sci-fi fans and Jeff Wayne enthusiasts alike!
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George
17/07/2019
Great for first time VR users
War of the Worlds was a really fantastic experience, there was lots to enjoy and take in as soon as you step through the door. The lobby was decorated with a sort of steampunk Victorian aesthetic, but I should really call it martianpunk as it is reclaimed technology from our first victory against the alien invaders! Make no mistake, the staff of this establishment are genuine survivors of the first Martian war and should be treated with respect, but are able to deal well with a more rowdy bunch. There is a bar at the beginning and middle of the experience so there is plenty of chance to get a drink in during the experience. Once the experience begun, we were led through a labyrinthine concoction of war torn architecture by a trust worthy and eccentric guide into the world of War of the Worlds. The first destination was a quick instruction on how to use the Virtual Reality headsets which you will get to use at several points throughout the experience. From there on we were led on a great journey involving impressive pyrotechnics, escape-room-like puzzles and several different technologies, including a holographic display and the aforementioned Virtual Reality. The Virtual Reality sections are fun to experience for first time VR users, however there is not a lot of interaction or anything you need to do during VR, so you should just allow yourself to experience it as it comes. There were moments of real horror and suspense as well as lots of laughs and overall the whole experience was an intriguing journey.
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Lynne smith
12/07/2019
Great fun
Didn't stop laughing. Pretty amazing too
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Michael
31/05/2021
Great experience, catering could be improved
Loads of fun, but please get a proper coffee machine
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Mick
22/02/2020
Epic
A great experience, with a mixture of physical and visual effects.
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Martin & Tanja
26/01/2020
Lovely time
We had a great time, the VR parts are really good but also features highly committed actors and good effects.
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Ann
06/01/2020
War of the world
Fantastic experience, very well done. Took my husband whose a big fan and he wasn’t disappointed , also added my two sons who also loved it. Virtual reality parts were great, everyone encouraged to get involved by staff, only negative was moved our time 40 mins later but happy to sit in the bar
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Cliff
25/11/2019
Great experience
Well recommended. Good value and good fun
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Martin Cook
22/09/2019
Fun and something different
Had a great time at the war of the worlds experience it was a lot of fun, from the moment you walk into the building everything looks amazing from the alien ship and the bar and inside the actors are amazing funny and kind all whilst keeping a very straight and serious face. It’s a lot of money for two hours but is a lot more interactive than any theatre you may go to so this is well worth a visit. I’d recommend going for the drink option the cocktails were great
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Dave
24/08/2019
A fun experience
Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds is a fun, entertaining experience and worth a visit. The only negative I found was that the VR by today's standards was a bit dated and could do with a re-vamp.
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John Mendil
15/03/2020
Excellent experience when it works
Great idea however my son suffered technical problems twice, that were not resolved, which did detract from what should have been a great experience. The offer of a free drink was appreciated but did not really compensate for disrupting what is a relatively expensive couple of hours.
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- Leadenhall Street, London