FAQs

Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience combines immersive theatre, virtual reality, augmented reality, holograms and cutting-edge technology, all set to Jeff Wayne's iconic score; giving audiences the chance to live through the Martian invasion of 1898.

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

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Peak times only*

Thursday: 12:00 - 22:30

Friday: 12:00 - 23:00

Saturday: 10:30 - 23:00

Sunday: 10:30 - 21:00

Opening hours are subject to change.

*We're open Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:30 in peak times, half term, and school holidays.

Our address is:
56 Leadenhall Street
London
EC3A 2BJ
United Kingdom

By Tube - The closest tube station is Aldgate (Circle and Metropolitan Line). Aldgate East, Bank , Liverpool Street, Tower Hill and Tower Gateway stations are also nearby.

By Train - The closest overground station is Fenchurch Street. Liverpool Street and Cannon Street stations are also nearby.

By Bus - Bus Routes 25, N25 and N550 stop directly outside the venue at St Katharine Cree bus stop, eastbound from St Paul’s Cathedral or westbound from Whitechapel.

By Car - There is no designated parking at the venue. The closest NCP carpark is Whitechapel High Street, E1 7RA.

By Bike - There is cycle parking on Leadenhall Street and a Santander docking station at Jewry Street, Aldgate.

Your experience will last for around 1 hour 50 mins, including a 20 minute interval in The Red Weed Bar. We also have our very own steampunk themed bar - The Spirit of Man, where you can enjoy drinks and delicious meals before and after your experience.

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

As this is an immersive experience, across two floors, we recommend you wear comfortable clothing and flat trainers or shoes. High heels, flip flops or similar are not suitable and our team reserve the right to refuse entry for health and safety reasons.

Children aged 10-15yrs will require parental consent via a waiver prior to admission and must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ at all times.

The recommended minimum age is 10yrs. 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 18+ at all times. Under 18s must vacate the main bar area by 8pm.