1. Quiz Boxing Camden
Quiz Boxing is a totally unique experience for teams of any kind. The “UK’s First Immersive Quiz Game” delivers on its promise and then some. Quiz Boxing gives you the chance to try your hand at a TV-style Quiz Show while pitting you against your family, friends or coworkers, giving you a fast-paced, ultra-competitive, Quiz that is like no other!
All of their arenas are private, and they do not mix groups, so all you have to worry about is bringing your ‘A game’ to come out on top! The questions themselves are not boxing themed, however the venue is set up to appear like a boxing gym, helping your players get ready for a mental fight. For only £25 per player, you get to play an hour long quiz involving music, pictures, light shows, special powerups and more. Plus for this same price the winner of every game receives special prizes and a photo opportunity with their championship belt to immortalise your victory!
The competitive aspect is great for corporate groups looking to blow off some steam; they will also take group photos of your team, which serve as a great team memento. As well as being a super fun and immersive game they offer the option to add your own custom questions, making it a perfect way to test how well your group knows each other or to surprise someone on their special day with questions about their favourite things! With excellent customer service, *good-looking hosts* and a great location near the heart of Camden, Quiz Boxing is the best hidden gem in London!
2. Mission: Breakout
Mission: Breakout is London’s most extraordinary escape room. It is set in the disused South Kentish Town tube station, making it an experience unique to London, combining a Grade II listed building with innovative and intriguing puzzles. With a focus on immersion, Mission: Breakout thrusts your team into a world of suspense and mystery and makes them work as a team to return to the familiar world above.
From the moment you step into the surprisingly welcoming corridors of the old station, you’re transported to another time and place. The attention to detail in the set design, storylines, and puzzles creates a world that feels completely real. Each game is meticulously crafted to challenge your problem-solving skills and teamwork, with every clue, twist, and turn pushing you to think outside the box, and making it so much more than just an escape room.
Mission: Breakout offers three different games to suit every team’s taste. The most conventional is Codebreakers, a spy story set in Churchill’s War Rooms in WW2. For those who are more into a thrill, The Lost Passenger and Underground 2099 provide eerie and suspenseful stories that are sure to bring your team together – even if it is just out of fright. Once you have tried one, you’ll be sure to want to come back for the others!
Conveniently located in South Kentish Town, Mission: Breakout is the perfect combination of history, entertainment, and ingenuity. Up to 18 can play at the same time (in 3 separate rooms). It’s a must-visit for anyone looking to bond with their team, challenge their wits, or simply have an unforgettable time.
3. The Cube
For those who remember the hit TV show The Cube, this real-life version in Canary Wharf offers a thrilling, hands-on group experience. Participants tackle a series of physical and mental challenges in a race against the clock, making it an excellent choice for team- building. With the chance to see your competitors perform novel challenges whilst in the high-pressure environment of the Cube, it is a chance for everyone to step outside of their comfort zone and experience the exhilaration of success and the hilarity of failure! There have a mix of 27 different games, ranging from rapid-fire organisation, tense tests of memory and patience, and several games that require seamless teamwork, making it a great opportunity to test your teamwork!
To give your teams a break from the intensity of the Cube, each group can take a half-hour break to be spent at the excellent onsite 360 bar, which mixes some very fine cocktails, and offers a several specialty mocktails so that no one feels left out! Once your groups have finished, you have the opportunity to see how your effort stacks up on the leaderboard. (Although the challenges are surprisingly difficult so best of luck.) When you have built up an appetite, the Cube is situated amongst several fine restaurants for a celebratory meal. The Canary Wharf location, though iconic, may feel less accessible for groups not already based in East London. adrenaline-pumping format makes it a memorable outing. Loose fit trousers are recommended
4. Monopoly Life Size
Monopoly Life-Sized is a unique and immersive experience that brings the iconic board game to life in an exciting, larger-than-life format. Located on Tottenham Court Road, this attraction invites players to become the tokens themselves, navigating an enormous Monopoly board filled with interactive challenges and engaging team-based tasks that are much less likely to end in an argument than the classic board game!
Perfect for families, friends, and corporate groups, Monopoly Life-Sized offers a mix of nostalgia and innovation, delivering 80 minutes of fun and competition. The West End location makes it ideal for combining with a day out in the city, surrounded by fantastic dining and entertainment options, or you can visit the Top Hat Bar and Restaurant to keep with the Monopoly theme.
What sets Monopoly Life-Sized apart is its ability to merge the classic elements of the game with a theatrical twist. From collecting properties to avoiding jail, every moment is packed with energy and laughter, sure to get everyone involved with the fun. The ticket cost can feel high compared to other group activities in the city, but its location is very convenient to reach by public transport and the interactive format and unique premise make it worth considering.
5. Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience
No one would have believed in the first years of the 21st century that a 50 year old album based on a 150 year old novel could be turned into one of London’s best immersive experiences. And yet, complete with screens, virtual reality, live actors and, of course, Jeff Wayne’s iconic soundtrack, The War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience is a thrilling adventure unlike anything else in London. This cutting-edge experience is located on Leadenhall Street at the heart of the City of London, allowing you to step off at Liverpool Street and step into H.G. Wells’ iconic story. However, even those who have never heard of Jeff Wayne or H.G. Wells will be blown away by the joyous atmosphere and attention to detail from the moment you step into the door. This is a great place for teambuilding, as your team will have to go through this thrilling (and sometimes scary) story together, getting surprised by its twists and tricks.
As well as the interactive story, the venue contains the Spirit of Man Bar and Restaurant, ideal for corporate groups who want a pre or post-show meal but do not want to brave the busy restaurants of the City of London! With that being said, it is one of the pricier options on this list with tickets ranging from £40-£70. However, the sheer quality of the production more than justifies this cost.
