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💥 History, live theatre, and virtual reality come to life in this unforgettably realistic experience set in 1605 London!
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Gunpowder Plot

Immersive Experience in London

Embark on a thrilling journey through time as you step into the heart of historic London at Tower Vaults, at the Tower of London. Through authentically recreated sets and state-of-the-art virtual reality, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and secrets of 1605 London's perilous streets.

Feel the adrenaline rush as you become a part of The Gunpowder Plot's daring missions, guided by skilled actors who will lead you through clandestine meetings and spine-tingling encounters. Prepare for an adventure like no other, where history springs to life before your eyes, filling you with excitement!

Practical Info

  1. 📅 Date: currently open!
  2. 🕒 Time: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
  3. ⏳ Duration: the experience is 1 hour 40 including a 20 minute interval
  4. 📍 Location: 8-12 Tower Hill Vaults, London, EC3N 4EE
  5. 🅿️ Parking: there is no designated parking at the venue. The closest car parks are Tower Hill Coach and Car Park (50 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DT) and Minories Car Park (1 Shorter Street, London, E1 8LP)
  6. ♿️ Accessibility: for more information, please check FAQS
  7. 💵 Price: a range of tickets available
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Gunpowder Plot Immersive experience in London

Location

8-12 Tower Hill Vaults, London. EC3N 4EE

Tower Vaults are right next to the Tower of London, just up the hill from Tower of London ticket booths.

By tube
The closest tube station is Tower Hill (Circle and District lines). London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee lines), Monument (Circle and District lines), Fenchurch Street and Tower Gateway (DLR line) are also nearby.
By train
The closest overground station is Fenchurch Street. London Bridge, Liverpool Street and Charing Cross are also nearby.
By bus
Bus routes N15 and I5 stop close to the venue at Tower of London, bus stop TB eastbound towards Limehouse or bus stop TA westbound towards St Pauls. Great Tower Street (TU/TT), St Kathatine Docks (TS/TN) are also nearby.
By boat
Tower Millenium Pier is the closest pier and is served by Uber boat, RB2 and City Cruises.
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The Tower of London

The Gunpowder Plot takes place in a purpose-designed space in Tower Vaults at the Tower of London UNESCO World Heritage site.

The experience is created and curated in partnership with the Tower of London and Historic Royal Palaces with historically accurate costumes, sets, locations and scents, and virtual reality scenes of London in 1605. So you’ll experience true historical events brought to life, right where it actually happened. 

Reviews

What people think about the experience

⭐ 4.6/5 stars

  • Caroline

    “Great afternoon for all ages.”

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  • Emma

    “An amazing immersive day out.”

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  • Eion

    “An incredible experience. It sets the bar for what an immersive how should feel like, highly recommended.”

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  • Clare

    “Fantastic immersive experience, actors were amazing and we all felt like we had truly gone back in time.”

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  • Jane

    “An amazing experience - like nothing I have experienced before. I would highly recommend this to any history or theatre lover.”

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  • Clare

    “We had a great time… The mix of live actors and VR was thrilling and the way they interacted with the group was brilliant. We would recommend this amazing experience to all our family and friends.”

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  • Cerah

    “Very informative and fun to get ‘involved’ in the ‘plot’. Highly recommend to others visiting or living in or near London. Especially if you are a history lover like me.”

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  • Lorraine

    “We didn’t know what to expect but weren’t disappointed. We loved it. It would be a good history trip for school age children too.”

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  • Penny

    “This was so much fun! The adrenaline rush stayed with us all the way through!”

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  • Anita

    “This is a ‘must-see’ attraction. The nearest thing you can get to time travel”

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  • Heather

    “Loved the VR bits and Tom Felton. Very entertaining and world thoroughly recommend.”

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Food & DrinK

Enjoy delicious pre or post-show meals, cooked to order and prepared from fresh ingredients. The menu includes salads, burgers, nachos and pizzas, with vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a range of tempting desserts.

There's also a wide selection of beers, wines, Prosecco and Champagne, hot drinks, and our specially themed cocktails, hand-crafted by our skilled bartenders.

Discover our Eat & Experience admission which includes entry to the experience, a delicious meal to be enjoyed before or after the performance and a drink of your choice between house beer, wine, spirit and soft drink.

Gunpowder Plot Immersive experience in London
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Looking for the perfect present? Treat your loved ones to an unforgettable journey through history at The Gunpowder Plot. Whether it’s for friends, family, or colleagues, give the gift of thrills, mystery, and memories they’ll cherish forever!

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