Question 1

What can I expect from The Gunpowder Plot?

Accepted Answer

See history come alive—with you at the heart of the plot! Travel back in time to the dark and dangerous streets of London in 1605, where there’s a conspiracy afoot. Spy for the Crown, meet the oppressed rebels, smuggle gunpowder and escape from the Tower of London before your head ends up on a spike. Who are the traitors and who can you trust? Get your tickets for The Gunpowder Plot in London and prepare for a realistic and convincing Tower of London immersive experience with historically accurate costumes and sets.You can find out more about the experience here.

Question 2

Do I need to know the story?

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No, not at all! We have designed the experience to be understood and enjoyed by those who don’t know anything about The Gunpowder Plot.

Question 3

What is an immersive experience?

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Layered Reality™ are the leaders in immersive entertainment experiences - with powerful storytelling, cutting-edge technology and outstanding customer service. We combine live theatre (actors, movie-scale sets, and special effects) together with the latest digital technology (virtual reality, projection mapping and holograms) plus physical sensations (sight, sound, smell, touch and movement) to create a unique immersive experience that is truly memorable.

Question 4

Where is the experience located?

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The event is located next to the Tower of London at 8-12 Tower Hill Vaults, London, EC3N 4EE.

Question 5

How do I get there?

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The venue is just a few minutes’ walk from several tube stations, train stations, boat piers and bus stops including Tower Hill, Tower Gateway, Monument, Bank, Aldgate, Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street and Tower Millenium Pier.

Question 6

Is there parking available?

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The closest public 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.

Question 7

Does the experience take place in an indoor or outdoor venue?

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The experience takes place in an indoor venue.

Question 8

How long does the experience last?

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The whole experience takes around 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval in The Duck & Drake tavern. We also have our very own themed bar - The Crown & Barrel, where you can enjoy drinks and delicious meals before or after your experience.

Question 9

What time should I get there?

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It's best to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled start time (or earlier to enjoy a drink in our themed bar). This will give you plenty of time to check-in, sign the waivers, store your belongings in our free lockers, and get yourself relaxed and ready to take part. Sorry, but we can't accommodate latecomers, so be sure to be on time!

Question 10

What happens if I arrive late?

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If you happen to arrive late, your entry will be dependent on if there is space available. This may result in an undefined waiting period or entry not permitted to the experience.

Question 11

What is the capacity of each performance?

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Each performance is limited to 16 people.

Question 12

How does the VIP experience work?

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The VIP Experience includes entry to the experience + theatre programme + interval cocktail + meal & house drink + £10 merch voucher + souvenir photograph. Upon arrival at the venue, you will be given tokens to redeem these throughout your visit. If you wish to eat before the experience we would recommend arriving at least 1 hour prior to the start time. Alternatively you can wait until after the show has finished to eat and drink.

Question 13

Is food & drink available at the venue?

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Yes, we have two bars. The Crown & Barrel Bar & Restaurant has a full range of cocktails, beers, wines, spirits, pizzas, burgers, salads, snacks & more. The Duck & Drake tavern in the interval offers a selection of drinks & snacks and our signature Burnt Fuse Cocktail.

Question 14

Do I need to reserve a table in the bar & restaurant?

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No, table reservations are not required. We have plenty of space in our bar.

Question 15

I have booked a meal, do I eat before or after the experience?

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If you wish to eat before the experience we would recommend arriving at least 1 hour prior to the start time. Alternatively you can wait until after the show has finished to eat and drink.

Question 16

Are there vegan or gluten free options available?

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Yes we have vegan & gluten free options available on our menu.

Question 17

Can I bring my own food & drink?

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Only food and drinks purchased within the venue can be consumed on the premises. Food, drinks or chewing gum are not permitted inside the experience. If you need to bring specific food or medicine due to a pre-existing medical condition then please supply the relevant supporting medical evidence.

Question 18

How do I redeem the extras that I purchased with my tickets?

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Upon arrival at the venue, you will be given tokens to redeem these throughout your visit.

Question 19

Can I take my own photos?

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Yes, you can take photos in the bars, where there are photo opportunities. You can share these with us on Social Media. There is no photography, videography or recording once inside the experience except for our interval bar. Professional photos will be taken during the experience and you will have the opportunity to purchase these afterwards.

Question 20

Is there a gift shop?

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Yes, we have a full range of themed merchandise available to purchase at the venue.

Question 21

Are there chairs inside the experience?

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This is a walk through immersive experience. There are some benches in selected scenes which allow you to sit and watch the performance.

Question 22

Are there lockers to store personal belongings?

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There are small lockers available to leave bags or personal items. Most coats, handbags and backpacks will fit inside the lockers. Alternatively, please speak to a member of our team so they can find a solution for you. Guests are not permitted to carry bags through the experience.

Question 23

What should I wear?

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As it’s an immersive experience, we suggest wearing comfortable clothing and flat shoes or trainers. Please avoid wearing high heels, boots, flip flops, or anything similar as they are not suitable. Our team reserves the right to refuse entry if they have any concerns about health and safety.

Question 24

How much of the experience is in Virtual Reality (VR)?

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Three scenes include the use of a VR headset and each of these parts of the experience last for ten minutes or less.

Question 25

What are the sizes of the VR headsets?

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The VR headsets are designed to be universal and adjust for different head sizes.

Question 26

Is there a place for my family/friends to wait for me?

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Your family/friends are welcome to wait in The Crown & Barrel bar whilst you’re inside the experience but remember, the experience lasts for around 2 hours and it’s much more fun for all involved if you are able to join them.

Question 27

Is there a lost and found contact?

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Please inform a member of our team at the venue and they will assist with retrieving your belongings.

Question 28

Is this appropriate for children?

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This experience is suitable for children 10+ and adult supervision is required. Children under 16 years old need parental or guardian consent through the waiver before admission, and they must be accompanied by an adult aged 18yrs or over at all times. If a child chooses to leave the experience for any reason, they must be accompanied by an adult.

Question 29

Is there an age requirement?

Accepted Answer

The recommended minimum age to take part in the experience is 10 years old. There's no upper age limit, so anyone can join in on the fun! If your children are under 16 years old, they'll need to be accompanied by an adult at all times and you will need to sign a waiver on their behalf before they can take part.

Question 30

Do I need to bring my glasses?

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If you normally wear glasses or contact lenses, we recommend you wear them during the experience. The Virtual Reality headsets are fully adjustable to accommodate glasses. Simply turn the wheel on the back to the left to loosen the headset fully so you can fit it over your glasses more easily, then turn the wheel to the right to tighten again.

Question 31

Will the headsets fit over my glasses?

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Yes. The Virtual Reality headsets are designed to be worn comfortably with or without glasses. So if you normally wear glasses or contact lenses, feel free to wear them during the experience.

Question 32

Is the experience scary?

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Don’t worry, it’s a fun experience and most people don’t find it too scary. There are some surprises and moments of suspense but it is not frightening.

Question 33

I have a medical condition. Is the experience suitable for me?

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We want everyone to have a great time, but since this is an immersive experience, it may not be suitable for everyone.

Question 34

Is the experience accessible for all?

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Since this is an immersive experience, it may not be suitable for everyone.

Question 35

What language is the experience?

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This experience is only available in English.

Question 36

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

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No, the experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Question 37

Is the experience accessible for deaf people?

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Yes, you can wear your hearing aids inside the experience. Please let our team know if you require additional support when using the VR headsets.

Question 38

Will there be strobe lights?

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Yes, the experience contains strobe lighting. If strobe lights affect you, please do let our team know upon arrival.

Question 39

Are there any alternative routes inside the experience?

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Yes, there are alternative routes for guests who do not wish to participate in certain physical activities. All of these routes include stairs.

Question 40

Will I experience motion sickness?

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If you're prone to motion sickness, some scenes that use virtual reality and synchronised motion may affect you. However, these parts of the experience last for ten minutes or less.To help prevent motion sickness, some people find that taking travel sickness tablets in advance or wearing a patch can make a difference. If you start feeling sick, closing your eyes often helps. You can also remove your headset, and one of our team members will assist you right away.

Question 41

Can I participate if I'm pregnant?

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Unfortunately, this experience is not recommended if you're pregnant.

Question 42

Can I wear my hearing aids?

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Of course! You can wear your hearing aids during the experience. If you need any additional support when using the VR headsets, please let our team know.

Question 43

Are there toilets available during the experience?

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There are toilets available 50 minutes into your experience in the interval bar. If you require urgent use, a member of our team can support you with this. We have urgency cards on-site or please feel free to bring your own.

Question 44

Are there any content or trigger warnings?

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The Gunpowder Plot contains themes of swearing, violence, torture, murder, death, terrorism and religious discrimination.This experience is suitable for children 10+ and adult supervision is required. Children under 16 years old need parental or guardian consent through the waiver before admission, and they must be accompanied by an adult at all times.The experience includes multi-sensory effects such as virtual reality, motion simulators, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, air blasts, scent, and temperature changes. These effects are designed to fully immerse guests in the experience and create an impact.

Question 45

What are the prohibited items at the experience?

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Photography, videography, alcohol, drugs, naked flames, full head masks, imitation/actual weaponry or anything which may disturb the other patrons.

Question 46

Can I smoke or vape?

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Smoking on the premises (including the use of e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited.

Question 47

Where can I get tickets?

Accepted Answer

On the Fever App, available on Google Play and Apple Store.

On the Fever website.

Question 48

What ticket types are there?

Accepted Answer

General Admission (includes entry to the experience)

Groups (4+)(includes entry to the experience)

VIP Experience (includes entry to the experience + theatre programme + interval cocktail + meal & house drink + £10 merch voucher + souvenir photograph)

Eat & Experience (includes entry to the experience + meal & house drink)

Question 49

How many tickets can I buy?

Accepted Answer

Each performance is limited to 16 people.

Question 50

What do VIP tickets include?

Accepted Answer

Make your visit extra special. A VIP Ticket includes:

Entry to the experience.

An exclusive theatre programme.

A Fuse cocktail during the interval.

A delicious meal and house drink.

A £10 voucher to spend on merch.

A printed souvenir photograph.

Question 51

Can I purchase tickets at the venue?

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We strongly recommend advance booking to avoid disappointment. Tickets may be available to buy at the venue on the day but this is a popular show and performances often sell out in advance.

Question 52

Can I make a group booking?

Accepted Answer

If you have a large group enquiry, please contact Layered Reality. For all other enquiries please contact Fever indicating your ticket ID.

Question 53

Can I do the experience alone?

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Yes. Performances take place in small groups of up to 16 people, so you'll be part of a group taking part together.

Question 54

Do you sell gift vouchers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can purchase gift vouchers on the Fever website. The Fever gift voucher can be used as part or full payment to buy tickets online.

Question 55

I have a gift voucher. How do I redeem it?

Accepted Answer

Redeeming your voucher is super easy. At the checkout on the Fever website, simply enter the unique code on your gift voucher, and the amount will be deducted from your order total.

Question 56

I have a Layered Reality™ gift voucher. How do I redeem it with Fever?

Accepted Answer

Redeeming your voucher is super easy. At the checkout on the Fever website, simply enter the unique code on your gift voucher, and the amount will be deducted from your order total.

Question 57

Can I change the date of my tickets?

Accepted Answer

No problem, we understand that plans can change. Changes of date and/or time are permitted, subject to availability, up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience. In such a case, please contact Fever indicating your ticket ID. For more information, you can refer to the Fever T&Cs.

Question 58

Can I cancel my tickets?

Accepted Answer

Tickets cannot be cancelled but changes of date and/or time are permitted, subject to availability, up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience. In such a case, please contact Fever indicating your ticket ID. For more information, you can refer to the Fever T&Cs.

Question 59

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Tickets are non-refundable. Changes of date and/or time are permitted, subject to availability, up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience. In such a case, please contact Fever indicating your ticket ID. For more information, you can refer to the Fever T&Cs.

Question 60

How do I book a ticket for my carer?

Accepted Answer

If you require assistance throughout the experience, you can apply for a
free pass for your Personal Assistant/Support Worker. Please contact Fever
with proof of needing a carer ticket. Once this is received, they will then
provide you with the code of a voucher, that you can use to purchase your
free Carer ticket. Please keep in mind that you will be required to show
this, along with your tickets, to enter the venue. Each Carer ticket will
need to be purchased with at least one other full price ticket.

Here are a few of the documents Fever accept:

Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility.

Receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Evidence of being severely sight impaired.

CredAbility Access Card – + 1 category requirement.

A recognised Assistance Dog ID Card.

Question 61

Do I need to print my ticket?

Accepted Answer

No, your contactless tickets will be validated directly in the Fever App.

Question 62

Can I transfer my tickets to another person?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can transfer your tickets to anyone for free. It is as easy as clicking Transfer Tickets on your ticket on the Fever App. Please contact Fever indicating your ticket ID for additional help.

Question 63

What are the official sellers for this experience?

Accepted Answer

Official tickets for The Gunpowder Plot can only be purchased on the Fever website. Tickets are not available on any other website or ticketing platform.

Question 64

Can I obtain a press pass?

Accepted Answer

For all press inquiries, please contact Layered Reality press team.

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