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 venue opening hours are:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:00 - 22:30
Friday: 12:00 - 22:30
Saturday: 10:45 - 22:30
Sunday: 12:00 - 21:00
Opening hours are subject to change.
Our kitchen opening times may vary
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 30 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 classed as a 12A so parental guidance is required. Please note that some scenes are very dark with loud noises which some children may not enjoy. Children aged 12-15yrs will require parental consent via a waiver prior to admission and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The experience may not be suitable for children under 12yrs.
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.
Standard: £70- £40
Wheelchair: £70- £40
Children (under 16): save £10 per ticket
VIP tickets: £110- £90
Groups of 10+ can claim a £5 per ticket discount online. Use discount code GROUPS85W at checkout.
Book early for the best prices, as prices are subject to increase over time.
No. There are no booking fees when you book tickets via our website.
You can currently book up to 16 tickets per order (subject to availability) on the website. If you would like to book more than 16 tickets please visit our Groups Bookings 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 Groups Bookings 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.
One item of merchandise up to the value of £10.
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].
Yes, you can purchase gift vouchers HERE. The Layered Reality™ gift voucher can be used as part or full payment to buy tickets and preorder food, drink and photos.
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.
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, there will be wheelchair accessible days every month. 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.
We do not have specific prices for schools or colleges but if you complete the online booking form with your preferred dates and times, we will contact you with the best prices we can offer at the time.
No, groups can book for any times (subject to availability).
Yes we can offer exclusive timeslots. Depending on the size of the group there may be an additional charge.
There is not a maximum number for group bookings but for Gold and Platinum packages, where a meal is included and service is staggered, we would recommend no more than 4 full timeslots - or 64 guests in total.
Unfortunately we can't reserve tickets without payment.
Corporate Group Packages are available for groups of 16+
No, offer codes cannot be applied to our group packages.
We advise groups to arrive at least 30 mins before the first time-slot. This will give your group plenty of time to get checked-in, sign the waivers, 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 Gunpowder Plot: The Immersive Experience. 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 a pre-order form will be sent with your invoice. Pre-orders must be received within two weeks of your event.
Food can only be served to groups after they have been through the experience. Our kitchen is small and therefore food service must be staggered and served to the guests as they exit The Gunpowder Plot.
We don't have private rooms for hospitality unfortunately. Your group will have reserved tables to themselves in the main bar.
If you are interesting in buying out the venue for your event please contact us on [email protected]
No, full payment is required one week after making your booking.
A standard 10% service charge is included on the silver, gold, and platinum packages.
See here for terms and conditions.
See here for terms and conditions.
Packages are available Weds-Sundays. A Premium is charged for Saturday bookings.
The venue is closed on Mondays andTuesdays.
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