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Before You Book
The Gunpowder Plot is a thrilling new immersive experience produced by multi-award-winning Layered Reality™ and Historic Royal Palaces and opened in May 2022.
Layered Reality™ experiences combine the latest digital tech together with live theatre plus real physical sensations to create a unique immersive experience that is truly memorable.
You will journey back in time to 1605 and be part of history's most daring conspiracy. You can find out more about the experience here
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.
Our address is:
8-12 Tower Hill Vaults
London
EC3N 4EE
United Kingdom
The Tower Vaults are right next to the Tower of London
By Tube: The closest tube station is Tower Hill (Circle and District Line). London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee Lines), Monument (Circle and District Line), 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 stations 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 Katharine Docks (TS/TN) are also nearby.
By Car: 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 (2 min walk) and Minories Car Park - 1 Shorter Street, London, E1 8LP.
By Boat: Tower Millenium Pier is the closest pier and is served by Uber boat, RB2 and City Cruises.
The experience will be 1 hour 40 minutes including the 20 minute interval. We also have our very own themed bar, where you can enjoy drinks and delicious meals before and after your experience.
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the start time on your tickets (or earlier to enjoy a drink in our themed bar). This will give you plenty of time to get checked in, sign the waivers, and store your belongings in a locker (these are free to use). Unfortunately, we are unable to admit latecomers.
The Gunpowder Plot is a fun and thrilling experience. There are some surprises, shocks, and moments of suspense but most people won't find it too scary overall.
This experience is recommended for ages 10+.
Please note that some scenes are very dark with loud noises which some children may not enjoy. Children aged 10-15yrs will require parental consent via a waiver prior to admission and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Children under the age of 16yrs must be accompanied and supervised by an adult aged 18yrs or over.
As this is an immersive experience, across three floors, we recommend you wear comfortable clothing and flat trainers or shoes. High heels, flip flops or similar are not suitable and our team reserves the right to refuse entry for health and safety reasons.
Ticket and booking info
Standard: £70- £40
Wheelchair: £70- £40
Children (under 16): save £10 per ticket
VIP tickets: £110- £90
Each ticket is subject to a £2.50 booking fee.
If you would like to enquire about a larger group booking or event, please visit our Group Booking page.
Book early for the best prices, as prices are subject to increase over time.
You can currently book up to 16 tickets per order (subject to availability). If you would like to book more than 16 tickets please visit our Corporate Events page.
The Gunpowder Plot is a great experience for groups.
Groups of 10+ save £5 per ticket - use discount code GROUPS85W at checkout. You can book a maximum of 16 tickets online.
If you would like to book more than 16 tickets please visit our Corporate Events page.
Step further into the story with our unique VIP package including food, drink, and souvenirs to give you the very best and most memorable experience. A VIP Ticket includes:
- A delicious meal and house drink.
- An exclusive themed cocktail to enjoy during the interval.
- A souvenir printed photograph.
- A merch bundle worth over £20
- Reserved VIP area in the main bar after the show.
We advise booking tickets in advance for your preferred date & time. There may be a limited number of tickets available at the venue for experiences taking place on the day but this is not guaranteed.
Entry to the Tower of London is not included with a ticket to The Gunpowder Plot. If you wish to purchase a ticket to the Tower of London you can add a voucher to your order which you can redeem at Tower of London ticket booths.
No, you can show the digital copies to the box office upon arrival.
When you book via our website, you should receive the tickets by email shortly afterwards. If you haven’t received any confirmation, please check your spam/junk folder in case it ends up in there. If you still can’t find it, please email us at [email protected].
You can use your Layered Reality™ voucher as part or full payment to buy tickets and preorder food, drink and photos. At the checkout when purchasing tickets, enter your unique gift voucher code and this will deduct the voucher amount from your order total.
Please email Guest Services on [email protected] with the following information:
Name
16 digit Voucher Number
4 digit Pin
Show Name
Preferred show date/time
If the tickets cost more you will need to pay the outstanding amount using a debit/credit card.
Our Flexible Exchange Policy lets you change your tickets anytime up until 5pm the day before your experience by paying an £8 exchange fee per ticket. Simply contact us and we’ll email you a gift voucher (minus the fee), so you can rebook when you're ready. Please note tickets are non-refundable.
Separate terms apply for Group Bookings. Please see here.
It’s easy to cancel and exchange your tickets, so you can book with 100% confidence.
Our Flexible Exchange Policy lets you change your tickets anytime up until 5pm the day before your experience by paying an £8 exchange fee per ticket. Simply contact us and we’ll email you a gift voucher (minus the fee), so you can rebook when you're ready. Please note tickets are non-refundable.
Separate terms apply for Group Bookings. Please see here.
Our Flexible Exchange Policy lets you change your tickets anytime up until 5pm the day before your experience by paying an £8 exchange fee per ticket. Simply contact us and we’ll email you a gift voucher (minus the fee), so you can rebook when you're ready. Please note tickets are non-refundable. In the event that the experience is temporarily closed due to force majeure, guests will be offered a gift voucher of the same value, to visit the experience upon re-opening.
Separate terms apply for Group Bookings. Please see here.
Access guide
This is an immersive experience so it may not be suitable for everyone. For further information, please see our full Access Guide.
Yes, there are alternative routes for guests who do not wish to participate in certain physical activities. All of these routes include stairs.
Yes. To ensure we give time and space for everyone attending to have a full experience we are offering dedicated performance slots for wheelchair users on dates throughout the year. For further information, please view our full Access Guide.
If you require an essential companion we’ll convert one of your existing tickets into an Essential Companion Ticket free of charge to make it easier for you to see a show. Just click ‘yes’ when you book online to request a free Companion Ticket, ensuring that you have at least 2 tickets in your basket for the discount to be applied.
A free Essential Companion ticket is only available for Standard or Wheelchair performances (not VIP performances). This offer cannot be used with any other offers or discount codes. T&C's apply.
Yes, due to the nature of the technology and motion simulators, some guests may experience motion sickness however, the scenes are typically less than 10mins in duration. If this affects you, we recommend taking travel sickness tablets before you attend. If you feel unwell during the experience we recommend you shut your eyes or remove the VR headset if necessary.
This experience may not be suitable for guests who are pregnant. Please see our Access Guide for more information on the experience content.
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.
The Gunpowder Plot contains themes of swearing, violence, torture, murder, death, terrorism and religious discrimination.
The experience is classified as 12A so adult supervision is required. Children under 16yrs will require parent/guardian consent via the waiver prior to admission and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The experience includes multiple effects which include total darkness, virtual reality, motion simulators, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, air blasts, strobe lighting, latex, sudden loud noises, live actors, fog, scent and temperature changes. This combination of effects is designed to immerse guests in the experience and is intended to be impactful.
If you have any questions or concerns about any of the above, please contact [email protected] for more information.
Corporate Events
Yes, we are accessible, you can find more information in our Access Guide linked here. If someone in your group requires wheelchair access please let us know when you complete the online form as adjustments to the performance will need to be made to ensure they can enjoy themselves along with the rest of the group.
We can offer exclusive timeslots. Depending on the size of the group there may be an additional charge.
Packages are available for group sizes of 16 - 150 people.
Yes, we can hold tickets provisionally for one week.
A main meal is included in these packages.
We want you to feel comfortable so you are welcome to dress up or dress down, whatever you prefer - though we do recommended comfortable shoes for going round the experience in.
We advise groups to arrive at least 45 mins before the first timeslot. This will give your group plenty of time to get checked-in and store belongings in the lockers (these are free to use). If you have booked a package which includes drinks upon arrival we recommend 1 hour before the first time-slot to enjoy our themed bar.
The experience is 1 hour 40 minutes including a 20 minute interval.
Between 30 minutes to 1 hour for arrival/check-in/pre experience drinks. 1 hour 40 minutes for the experience itself. Add on an additional 10 minutes for each timeslot you have booked. Between 1 hour 30 mins to 2 hours for dinner and drinks afterwards.
The interval bar forms part of the experience so you will not be able to leave during the interval.
Yes. Our small kitchen is run by an external caterer and therefore to guarantee you availability and a smooth efficient service we ask for groups to pre-order their meals in advance. Food pre-orders are required at least two weeks prior to the event date or within 24 hours if a booking is made within two weeks of the event date. Pre-booked food relates to a specific group booking and cannot be transferred to a different/future booking.
It is only possible to serve food to groups after they have been through the experience. Due to the size of our kitchen our food service is staggered for group bookings. Food will be served to each of the groups exiting the experience.
Our food service is staggered for group bookings. Food will be served to each of the groups exiting the experience.
We don't have private rooms for hospitality. Your group will have reserved tables to themselves in the main bar.
If you arrive outside of your booked entrance slot, you are not guaranteed entry. Whilst we will do our best to accommodate latecomers who arrive after their timed entrance slot, please note this may not always be possible. Please do make yourself known to a member of staff upon arrival and they will do their best to assist you.
The Gunpowder Plot is not a 'jump-scare' attraction, but the actors may make physical contact with guests as part of the experience. If you would prefer to avoid any contact, please let our team know when you arrive.
Throughout the experience, all guests are expected to behave appropriately and safely. This includes refraining from abusive language, disruptive behaviour or touching any actors/other guests. We’re all here to have fun, right?!
We are open Thursdays to Sundays
If you are interested in a group booking Monday-Wednesday please get in touch on [email protected] and we can advise on rates.
We are a cashless venue, so only accept payment by card
General FAQs
If you or someone you know would be interested in working for us, please send a CV/Spotlight, headshots and covering letter detailing your training and previous experience to [email protected].
Yes we are. You can follow us on these platforms:
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Facebook - @GunpowderImmersive
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Please use the 'Contact Us' section HERE or email us at [email protected].
Your questions answered
It is a fully immersive experience with a mix of actor-led live theatre, the latest in sensory technology and VR. You move through the experience, unlike a sit down show. There are opportunities for you to be part of the story and interact with the actors, but you don't have to. It's entirely up to you how much you get involved.
Led by actors, you move between scenes. Some scenes use VR and, combined with motion simulators, physical sensations, and stunning special effects you will be transported back to 1605 to witness history like never before. When not wearing VR you will witness brilliant live action scenes with an amazing cast, mind-blowing technology, and movie-quality sets. You'll be sure to make memories that will last a lifetime.
No. The Gunpowder Plot is a feature-length immersive experience. You will be a part of the story and be faced with a crucial decision but do not need to solve puzzles like an escape room.
Absolutely not! There are a maximum of 16 people per performance, so you'll be working with a group to infiltrate the plot.
This is neither one or the other! This is a fully immersive experience with a mix of live theatre, the latest in sensory technology and VR. You are led through the story by actors. There are some VR scenes but that is only part of the experience. The experience is a historical dramatisation of the events surrounding The Gunpowder Plot that uses technology to fully immerse you in the story.
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If you have pre-ordered a meal with us, it is entirely up to you whether you eat before or after your experience. If you wish to eat before the experience we recommend arriving 90mins before your start time