Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience

This winter marks the final opportunity to experience the original award-winning production before it undergoes a major transformation in Spring 2026. Face a 300-foot Martian Fighting Machine, sneak into a deserted Victorian house, sail out to sea and witness the battle between the Martians and HMS Thunder Child, and fly to Mars in a hot air balloon. Experience a world beyond your own, and get ready to discover your greatest adventure yet with Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience! The 360° Virtual Reality creates spectacular experiences as you journey through 24 interactive scenes, propelled with 12 live actors in full character, live action, multisensory effects and virtual reality.

* Wear flat shoes or trainers. High heels, flip flops or similar are not suitable * Photos/videos can be taken inside the bars but not inside the experience * You will be allocated a show start time on arrival which may be up to 30 minutes after the time you've booked. * Your experience will last for 110 minutes which includes a 20 minute intermission in the Red Weed Bar * The venue also has their very own steampunk themed bar – The Spirit of Man, where you can enjoy drinks and delicious meals before and after your experience * The experience includes multiple effects which include total darkness, virtual reality, motion simulators, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, air blasts, strobe lighting, pyrotechnics, latex, sudden loud noises, live actors, fog, scent and temperature changes. This combination of effects is designed to immerse guests and intended to be impactful * Please choose the show corresponding to the selected timeslot * Not suitable for pregnant women and guests with sensory sensitivities * Show your smartphone ticket to the admissions staff Please note that VIP tickets include the following: * Includes entry to the experience * An exclusive theatre programme * A Red Weed cocktail during the interval * A delicious meal and house drink to be enjoyed before or after the performance * A £10 voucher to spend on merch * A printed souvenir photograph * You will be allocated a show start time on arrival which may be up to 30 minutes after the time you've booked.