Family Day Out in London

April 18 2026

Exit Reality. Enter Fun. Welcome to the Paradox Museum London

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Do you believe your brain or your senses? Step into a world where nothing makes sense, yet everything feels real. Paradox Museum is located just a stone throw away from Knightsbridge station and is designed to challenge your perceptions while having great fun.

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A Museum Has Never Been So Fun

Zero Gravity Room at the Paradox Museum London

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Unlike many other museums, Paradox Museum actively encourages kids and grown-ups alike to touch, climb and jump.

Known for its mind-bending illusions and super Instagrammable spaces, Paradox Museum quickly became one of the most popular family-friendly attractions in London following its opening in 2024.

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There are over 50 immersive spaces to enjoy, including a Zero Gravity Room where you can pretend, you’re a crew member of Artemis II.

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Don an invisible cloak and dissolve into the walls just like Harry Potter, sit on a sofa that ‘cuts you into half’, serve your own head on a plate at a dining table, sit on a giant chair which isn’t really a chair and try to walk straight in the spinning Paradox Tunnel.

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Go upside down in the Paradox Underground and step into a mind-blowing neon paradise.

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There’s a mirror maze and lots of brain-teasing interactive elements. If you’re a curious mind, make sure you scan the QR codes provided at each attraction and learn the science behind the fun!

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Tons of Insta-worthy moments and lots of laughter guaranteed!

Solve Challenges and Receive a Gift from the Gift Shop

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Form teams, pick a side (‘Team Brain’ or ‘Team Eyes’), complete missions, solve riddles and win a prize from the gift shop.

Great fun with kids, plus little ones learn a lot about physics, optical illusions and how the human brain works while having a lot of fun!

You can join the challenge if you choose the VIP package which includes flexi entry on your chosen day, a goodie bag full of fun puzzles, entry to the Zero Gravity Room and your activity sheet.

The Ultimate Kids Birthday Party Venue

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Do you have a little one with birthday coming up?

Paradox Museum’s party room, The Dragon’s Nest is here to host the ultimate birthday party little ones will remember.

Choose a package with food and drink (including the birthday cake) or bring your own and enjoy unlimited access to the museum’s attractions, try face painting, get a balloon animal from a balloon artist and enjoy the mind-blowing tricks of a magician.

Check the available packages here.

Practical Info

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Address

Paradox Museum London | 90 Brompton Rd, London SW3 1JJ

(Nearest station is Knightsbridge station. Piccadilly line)

Opening Hours

Mon & Thu: 10am – 7pm

Fri: 10am – 8:30pm

Sat: 9:30am – 9pm

Sun: 9:30am – 7:30pm

Tickets

Book your ticket with FEVER

Use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF!

TIP: Choose the VIP Package to get flexible entry on your selected date, a fun Paradox Bundle and entry to the Zero Gravity Room, plus a fun activity sheet you can do with the kids.

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Ready for your next adventure? Looking for more family friendly activities? Ride on London’s secret underground mini train: the Mail Rail at the Postal Museum. Enjoy a very entertaining ride while learning how people relied on the postal service before the emails and the Internet and visit the Postal Museum’s interactive permanent exhibition.

You Can Actually Ride on London's Secret Underground Mail Train

April 5 2026

You Can Actually Ride London’s Secret Underground Mail Train

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Did you know that London has a secret underground mail rail and you can actually ride it? Mail Rail is 70ft (21m) under the ground and it transported letters across London for 75 years.

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Mail Rail at the Postal Museum London

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Explore a hidden railway that once transported millions of letters across London every day.

The Mail Rail was originally established in 1927 to transport mail beneath London for a smoother and quicker service. It was operating for 75 years and moved 4 million letters daily. The tunnels closed in 2003 but opened to the public as a visitor attraction on the 4^th September 2017.

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Today you can actually ride on the mini trains and discover the tunnels and platforms once people relied on to deliver their letters before the emails and Internet.

As the Mail Rail is a popular attraction, here are some tips to make the most out of your experience and avoid the crowd and school groups:

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A standard ticket to the Postal Museum gives you unlimited access to the museum’s permanent exhibition for a full year! Plus, one ride on the Mail Rail.

NOTE: The Mail Rail and the Postal Museum exhibitions are in two separate buildings on Phoenix Place. The buildings are just one 1-minute walk from one another connected by a zebra crossing.

2. Do the Mail Rail ride first and visit the exhibition in the other building later, so you’ll have enough time to see everything.

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3. During your Mail Rail ride, the train will regularly stop at stations where you can see projections on the tunnel walls. Sit in the middle of the train for the best view and use a sideway-facing seat if you can.

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4. Be prepared for having to leave you bag in a locker before boarding. There’s not much space on the mini train, so the staff will ask you to leave your bag (regardless of its size) in the locker. Don’t worry, your belongings are safe! The staff will lock the locker and members of staff are always right next to the locker to keep an eye on everything while you’re enjoying your ride.

5. Make sure you visit the Mail Rail exhibition after your ride. It’s in the same building and contains a lot of interactive elements kids will enjoy, including the moving travelling post office where they can race against the clock to sort mail and a full control panel where they experience what it takes to keep a 10km of line running.

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6. After your ride on the Mail Rail and visiting the Mail Rail exhibition, walk to The Postal Museum’s other building to visit their permanent exhibition. Remember, your ticket gives you access to the exhibition for a whole year, so if you don’t have time to do it today, you can come back any time for 12 months from the purchase of your ticket.

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7. Try all the fun, interactive panels and elements during your exhibition journey. You can write a secret message to a friend and sent it through the pneumatic mail system. You can also try on replica uniforms from the Post Masters wardrobe.

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8. Make sure you stop by at the museum café before leaving for a coffee and a sandwich or a cake and have a look around the shop because there are lots of exclusive gift ideas for kids and adults alike.

Mail Rail Venue Hire

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Did you know that you can even hire the Mail Rail venue for your events?

If you’re looking for a truly unique space for your next corporate event, award ceremony, product launch or presentation, look no further!

What could be more unique than the 100-year-old Mail Rail tunnels that served for over 75 years and was the world’s first driverless electric railway?

Find details here.

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Address

Mail Rail | 15-20 Phoenix Pl, London WC1X 0DL

(The Mail Rail and the Postal Museum’s permanent exhibition are just a 1-munute walk from one another)

Opening Times

Mon – Sun: 10am – 5pm

Tickets

Book your ticket on the Postal Museum’s official website or through Fever

Your ticket gives you access to the museum’s permanent exhibition for a whole year and one ride on the Mail Rail.

Ready for your next adventure? The Chimney Experience at Battersea Power Station gives you an epic view of London from 109 metres high. Complement your experience with a glass of themed cocktail and enjoy the interactive exhibition while waiting for your session to start.

April 4 2026

New Magical Exhibition at the British Library – Fairy Tales

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Pack your magic beans and take your family for a magical adventure into the world of fairy tales. Enjoy interactive installations and learn about the origins of your favourite fairy tales and characters. Fairy Tales exhibition at the British Library is now open.

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Fairy Tales – Celebrating Heroes, Villains and Fantastical Creatures

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British Museum’s new major exhibition, Fairy Tales opened on the 27^th March and is celebrating heroes, villains and fantastical creatures from fairy tales around the globe.

Fairy Tales is an enjoyable exhibition for both kids and adults. Adults can explore the origins of the tales and characters, see rare books, manuscripts and puppets while little ones can embark on a truly magical journey, enjoy walk-though installations and lots of interactive elements.

Once upon a time…

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Your journey to the Fairy Tale’ universe starts at a fireplace in a cosy cottage house.

Sit down by the fire and discover the origins of fairy tales, how the stories have changed over time and why storytelling is important everywhere in the world.

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In the next room, kids can direct and perform their own theatre play at an oversized puppet theatre while adults can explore a toy theatre, an edition of Household Tales by the Grimm brothers and even an original hand-written letter from Jacob Grimm to his publisher complaining about how long it took for his book about myths to be printed. The letter was written on 25^th January 1844.

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Leaving the cottage house and theatre behind, you’ll be entering the deep dark woods.

As you pass the oversized books of The Snow Queen, Hansel and Gretel, Vasilisa the Beautiful and The Swineherd, the dark wood reveals the iconic gingerbread house form Hansel and Gretel.

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Feel free to enter and explore what’s inside before heading to the wardrobe at the corner where little ones can dress-up like their favourite fairy tale character.

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You’ll also find a beautiful Rapunzel pop-up book and learn more about a wicked witch that comes from a story called Jorinda and Joringel and see an original artwork of the witch from the Grimm brothers’ Household Tales.

Your next stop is a royal castle.

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Here you’ll find most different form of magic from magic spells to fantastical objects to curses.

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Cinderella’s iconic glass slipper is also on display along with gorgeous pop-up books, reproductions of Disney sketches and concept artworks from Cinderella and an activity table where kids can build their own fairy castle.

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Moving forward, you’ll find a table where you can smell magical potions and a magic mirror. Wave and watch the mirror come alive.

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Touch the Genie’s magic lamp and make a wish before marvelling at the original manuscript of Alice’s Adventures Under Ground by Lewis Carroll and puppets of Kai and Gerda from the Little Angel Theatre’s production, The Snow Queen.

Now, it’s time to discover the ‘far far away land’ and all the magical creatures that inhabit fairy tales.

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You can sit with the Three Bears at an interactive table, encounter with dragons, mermaids, trolls and selkies and cross the interactive troll bridge before finally relaxing in a cosy armchair under a tall tree and re-read your favourite fairy tales.

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Fairy Tales exhibition explores iconic children’s stories in a completely new perspective. Rather than just treating them as stories for children, the exhibition reveals the power of the stories’ ever-changing narratives.

During the exhibition period a number of free events and workshops are available to be booked.

Shop

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The exhibition shop is just as magical as the exhibition itself.

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Make sure you allow some time to explore because there are so many beautiful items are available, including books, toys, art & crafts and gifts.

Practical Info

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Address

British Library | 96 Euston Rd., London NW1 2DB

Opening Times

27^th March – 23^rd August 2026

Mon: 9:30am – 6pm

Tue: 9:30am – 8pm

Wed – Fri: 9:30am – 6pm

Sat: 9:30am – 5pm

Sun: 11am – 5pm

Tickets

Tickets can be booked on the British Library’s official website

Adult and child tickets are the same price:

Peak: £13.50

Off-peak: £11.50

Ready for your next adventure? Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends Exhibition at the Young V&A is celebrating the 50^th anniversary of the iconic stop motion animation production company. The exhibition is not just showcasing original puppets and props, but also guiding visitors through stop motion animation step-by-step, so that anyone can learn to create their own film at home on the kitchen table using everyday objects.

March 13 2026

Vikings: The Immersive Experience

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Blending myths, historical facts, and magic, Vikings: The Immersive Experience invites its visitors for an unforgettable journey to the 9^th-century Scandinavia to explore the legend of King Ragnar Lodbrok and Queen Kraka (Aslaug) and their world-conquering sons.

Book your ticket with Fever and use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF.

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⚔️ 𝙑𝙞𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 ⚔️ 👉 Book your ticket with @Fever and use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF! 👈 Blending myths, historical facts, and magic, the UK’s largest ever Viking experience invites you for an unforgettable journey to the 9th-century Scandinavia to explore the legend of King Ragnar Lodbrok and Queen Kraka (Aslaug) and their world-conquering sons 🌊🗡️🛡️ 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩? ⚔️ Board on a life-size Viking longship ⚔️ 360 degree immersive projection room ⚔️ Replica artefacts ⚔️ VR experience under Yggdrasil (World Tree) | Kids VR experience also available for young explorers! 🧒 ⚔️ Knotting station where you can learn how to tie different knots like a Viking 🪢 ⚔️ Interactive maps 🗺️ ⚔️ Viking-themed café ⚔️ Plenty of photo ops! 📍 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 Dock X, Unit 1 Canada Water, Surrey Quays Rd, 🗓️ 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 12th March – 31st May 2026 Check available days and time slots when booking. 🎟️ 𝙏𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 Book your ticket with FEVER TIP: Use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF! General admission adults (ages 16+): £25 Child (ages 4 – 15): £17 𝙑𝙞𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙚: £50 Includes: • Entry to the experience • Tote bag • Build-your-own Viking ship set • Lanyard with card • Digital photo pass • Magnet • 10% discount at the café #feverambassador #vikings #vikingstyle #immersiveexperience

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The UK’s Largest Ever Viking Experience

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Vikings: The Immersive Experience is a blend of historic exhibition and a multi-sensory journey to the Golden Age of the Vikings.

The experience is focusing on the most fearful royal dynasty, King Ragnar Lodbrok and the wise Queen Kraka (Aslaug) and their four world-conquering sons, Ivar the Boneless, Bjorn Ironside, Hvitserk and Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye.

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The UK’s largest ever Viking experience is now open with larger than life installations, promising an unforgettable family friendly adventure. Expect a life-size forest and a Viking longship, interactive elements, 360 degree cinematic projections, VR experience, a huge Yggdrasil (World Tree), interactive maps and so much more!

Forest of Time

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Wander among life-sized trees in the mossy Forest of Time, step through a misty portal, discover interactive displays, listen to the call of the horn and talk to a mysterious head portrait that will answer your questions.

VR Experience Under Yggdrasil (World Tree)

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Stand underneath the Yggdrasil or ‘World Tree’ that connects the nine realms, including the earth, the underworld and the heavens.

The tree is the geological centre of the Norse spiritual cosmos. The rest of the cosmos, including the Nine Worlds, is arrayed around it and held together by the branches of the tree. The tree also connects the earth, the underworld and the heavens. Therefore, the well-being of the cosmos depends on the well-being of Yggdrasil.

Sit beneath Yggdrasil, don your VR headset and travel back in time to the 9^th century Scandinavia to learn more about the saga of Aslaug. Witness the peasant girl becoming a powerful Queen, be there when she first met her future husband, Ragnar Lodbrok, and see her mystical power unfold and learn how she became a warrior and a prophet.

Junior VR experience is also available for young adventurers who are keen to learn more about Vikings but without the scary parts.

Mists of Time

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Step through a mysterious portal and enjoy a 30-minute 360 degree cinematic show and learn more about the most formidable Viking royal dynasty whose story is brought to life through a breath-taking cinematic immersive show.

All while sitting in a life-size Viking longship!

Replica Viking Artefacts

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Marvel at replica artefacts and learn about excavations and great discoveries. You can learn more about the weapons Vikings used, how they dressed and what games they played in their free times.

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You’ll also learn how Vikings built their famous longships they used to travel far across the sea.

Knotting Station

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Tie a knot like a Viking!

Learn how to tie a classic Viking knot at the Knotting Station. Choose from different types of knots from easy to advance and follow the instructions or ask one of the friendly hosts to show you step by step.

Interactive Maps

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Follow the Viking’s most significant movements and battles on an interactive map. Learn more about excavations and major discoveries, and the routes of their sea voyages.

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Mead Hall Café and Shop

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Your exhibition journey ends at the Mead Hall café. There is a huge fire place in the middle, surrounded with (faux)fur-covered benches and walls decorated with shields.

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Grab a slice of cake or a sandwich and a coffee and relax at the fireplace. Choose a prop sword, shield, helmet or a cloak (or all) and take a selfie on the Viking throne.

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There is also an activity corner for kids.

Shop souvenirs and books in the Viking shop before your leave. There are plenty of beautiful products to choose from. Buy a gift for a Viking enthusiast loved one for a special occasion or just because or surprise yourself with a cool Tee, a nice book or some accessories.

Vikings: The Immersive Experience tells the fascinating history of Norsemen and women, focusing on King Ragnar Lodbrok and his wife the wise and prophet, Queen Kraka (Aslaug) and their four sons who conquered the world. If you loved the Netflix series, ‘Vikings’, interested in Viking history and mythology or simply looking for a family day out in London, this larger-than-life immersive experience is a must-visit.

Practical Info

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Address

Vikings: The Immersive Experience | Dock X, Unit 1 Canada Water, Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 2XU

(Nearest station is Canada Water station | Jubilee line or Windrush overground)

Opening Times

12^th March – 31^st May 2026

Check available days and time slots when booking!

Tickets

Book your ticket with FEVER

TIP: Use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF!

General admission adults (ages 16+): £25

Child (ages 4 – 15): £17

Vikings Package: £50

Includes:

Entry to the experience
Tote bag
Build-your-own Viking ship set
Lanyard with card
Digital photo pass
Magnet
10% discount at the café

Ready for your next adventure? Marvel at over 180 original artefacts, including Ramses II’s wooden coffin. Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold: The Exhibition is now open and you can get 10% OFF your ticket if you use discount code ADVENTURERLDN10.

May 10 2025

This Bowling Alley has been Awarded as Best in the World – Vintners Lanes

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Opened at the end of 2024, Vintners Lane is one of London’s newest bowling alleys. Located in a stunning historic setting, it takes pride on its stunning interior, mouth-watering menu and exquisite drinks.

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The perfect day out with friends! 💃🏻 [BLOG POST IN BIO] @Vintners Lanes is a boutique bowling alley and recently has been awarded as the Best Bowling Alley in the World! 🎳🏆 What to expect: 🎳 A lovely 6-lane bowling venue 👀 Stunning interior: think of wooden panelled walls, leather banquette seats, vintage bowling memorabilia, and original artworks 🍕 Delicious food to keep the fun going 🍹 Exquisite cocktails 🥰 Friendly, smiley staff 📍 Vintners Lanes | Vintners Yard, Waller Way, London SE10 8JA 🚆Closest station: Greenwich (DLR, Thameslink, Southeastern Railway) *pr #dayoutwithfriends #dayoutinlondon #familydayout #bowling #bowlingtime #fundayout #hiddengem #londontiktok #CapCut

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The Best Bowling Alley in the World

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Vintners Lanes – a 6-lane boutique bowling venue – is Greenwich’s hottest new spot, and it has recently been named the world’s best bowling alley at the 40^th Annual Bowling Centre Architecture and Design Awards.

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The annual awards recognise bowling centres from across the globe for their exquisite design and style.

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Judged by industry experts, only 7 venues are chosen every year. This year the only UK based bowling alley; Vintners Lane has won the prize for its stunning interior.

Timeless Aesthetic with a Modern Twist

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Vintners Lanes is housed within a former Victorian brewery. The building dates back to the 1850s and it was once home to one of London’s oldest wine merchants, Davy’s.

The interior is embracing the building’s historical details, including the original brickworks and concrete features while blending it with modern, forward-thinking aesthetic.

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Inside the venue, wooden panelled walls, leather banquette seats, vintage bowling memorabilia, and original artworks greet guests.

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There are photos and tools used to make bowling pins and bowls, as well as old signs all over the on the walls.

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CFO Mark Carrick commented on the new venue’s award success: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised on an international stage amongst such stiff competition. It’s an amazing accolade and we’re excited for visitors to come and see for themselves what all the fuss is about!”

It’s Bowling, but Better!

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Vintners Lanes prides itself on being ‘bowling, but better’ which means, they combine premium bowling experience with exceptional food and drink.

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There are multiple options you can choose: you can grab one or two games or unlimited play for your squad to keep the fun going all day. ‘Eat, Drink and Play’ session is for those who want to make the most out of their day.

There are ‘Student Savings’ and ‘School Out’ sessions to swing with friends after classes.

The Menu

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Their menu includes everything you need to fuel on and keep the fun going.

From succulent burgers to artisan pizza, to loaded fries and BBQ wings, there’s something for everyone. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

They also have kids menu, featuring delicious burgers, mini macaroni bites, pizza and ice cream pots to recharge their energy.

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The drinks menu includes hand-crafted signature cocktails and mocktails, shooters, beer, a huge selection of wines and spirits as well as low and no-alcohol drinks and hot drinks.

Private Hire

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Vintners Lanes is available for private hire providing a stunning backdrop for your celebration, whether it’s a kids birthday party, corporate event, anniversary or a family get-together.

Share Your Best Moments and Win

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Make sure you capture your best moments when visiting because you can wing big with Vintners Lanes! Simply, share your pictures on Instagram and tag @vinternlanes for a chance to win on their monthly competition.

Practical Info

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Address

Vintners Lanes | Vintners Yard, Waller Way, London SE10 8JA

Opening Hours

Mon – Thu: 10am – 12am

Fri & Sat: 10am – 1am

Sun: 10am – 12am

Booking

Choose your game options and reserve your spot on Vintners Lanes’ official website

Ready for your next adventure? The bar that inspired a Hollywood blockbuster: Coyote Ugly. Visit Coyote Ugly Saloon in Camden and feel like you stepped inside the movie set. You can even dance on the top of the bar with the bartenders!

January 9 2024

‘Emotion Air: Art You Can Feel’ – Balloon Museum London

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The world’s first inflatable museum has finally arrived in London and it’s absolutely popping! Balloon Museum aims to explore the relationship between art and human emotions through giant inflatable art installations.

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What’s Poppin’?

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Following the huge success in Rome, Paris and Milan, Balloon Museum finally arrived in London and opened its gates just after Christmas on the 27^th December 2023.

The museum is taking over 78,000 square feet space at 1 Old Billingsgate and promises a one-of-a-kind experience with giant interactive inflatable artworks.

Balloon Museum’s first exhibition is called ‘EmotionAir: Art You Can Feel’, featuring artworks of 20 artists from around the globe. The exhibition’s aim is to explore the relationship between art and human emotions.

‘EmotionAir’ promises a whimsical journey through large-scale inflatable installations with unexpected shapes that invite visitors to interact with them, feel them, touch them, and live with them.

In the centre of the exhibition is the giant ball pit filled with smiling yellow balls. Projections, sounds and movements of different elements accompany the experience representing the sky, the sea, and the earth.

Just make sure you keep your and your kid’s belongings safe because if you lose something in the ball pit, it’s gone forever. Including your shoes… 👟

EmotionAir: Art You Can Feel

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As we mentioned earlier, ‘EmotionAir: Art You Can Feel’ is an art exhibition with artworks representing different human emotions.

Please, note: Some of the artworks are interactive while others are not. Please, make sure you don’t touch those that are for the eyes only.

Here are some our favourite installations at Balloon Museum:

Hyperfeeling by Hyperstudio, Sila Sveta and Kissmiklos

Emotion: Sentience

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This giant pall pit is set to represent all the human emotions while visitors can touch, perceive and see the complexity of them.

The ball pit provides a fully immersive experience. Visitors are encouraged to submerge into the ocean of balls while enjoying a sound and light show curated by Sila Sveta. The show, which is projected on a large sphere, invites visitors for a journey through human emotions from joy to surprise to fear and anger.

The ceiling is covered with hundreds of yellow balloons to represent the sky while the walls are covered with mirrors to make you feel you’re in an eternal space.

Playground of Love by Michela Picci

Emotion: Amazement and Wonder

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Playground of Love is a colourful playground with giant inflatable balls visitors can interact with. By playing with the balls and teaming up with others to roll them, clash them and move them from one place to another, visitors will re-discover their childlike innocence while lose themselves in the pure joy of enjoying simple things.

Cannonballs by Motomichi Nakamura

Emotion: Anger

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In the centre of this installation are eight large cannonballs portraying faces of angry imaginary monsters. The artist chose the title ‘Cannonballs’ to emphasise the paradoxical nature between the heaviness of cannonballs and the weightless air the eight inflatables are filled with.

The faces are brought to life with projection technology and are monstrous, enchanting, conflicting and playful at the same time. Thus, the cannonballs are functioning as mirrors upon us, reflecting the complexity of our own emotions.

Kaleidoscope by Karina Smigla-Bobinski

Emotion: Layered

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Kaleidoscope is an interactive multisensory artwork. Colourful inks are floating on large, illuminated tables creating surfaces in separate levels. By interacting with the artwork, visitors explore how colours can be an amazing way to discover the world and make connections.

By touching and making dynamic movements, the liquids transform into different shapes and blend colours, providing users a freedom of creativity.

While interacting with the artworks, cameras capture the movements and project them on the walls.

Synchronised Chaos by Miranda Makaroff

Emotion: Trust

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Synchronised Chaos is an infinite repetition of brightly coloured faces representing the complexity of human mind. In the centrepiece of this artwork is self-awareness and the journey of individual growth.

The repetitive faces with constantly changing colours represent the continuous dialogue with the voices inhabit our minds.

The GINJOS by Rub Kandy

Emotion: Joy and Extasy

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The GINJOS are a series of characters (a tribe) with different colour and shape waiting to be tossed and pushed. When one pushes them, they bow a couple of times from one side to the other before finding their balance again.

Each GINJO is unique, representing diverse emotions and stories. They communicate not with words but with their vivid colours and expressive eyes.

This installation reminds us that life is much more than just things our eyes can capture. They remind us of the pure happy moments in our lives that make us feel alive. The GINJOS invite visitors to join them in a game of joy and connection.

Fun Photo Ops, Balloon Bar and Balloon Shop

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Your whimsical journey ends with a series of fun photo ops. You can take photos in a yellow photo booth filled with matching-coloured balloons, fly away with rainbow balloon wings, or pose with Mona Lisa inside an inflatable living room.

Now you’re probably hungry, so why not eat something at the Balloon Bar? They have a healthy selection of wraps, bagels, sandwiches and cakes, alongside with coffee, soft drink and even cotton candy.

On your way out, there are two shops: the first one offer adorable balloon creations to fall in love with, while the second one sells official Balloon Museum merch for those who want to bring home some memorable souvenirs.

Practical Info

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Address

1 Old Billingsgate Walk, London EC3R 6DX

Opening Times

27 December 2023 – 18 February 2024

The museum is open daily. For opening hours, visit FAQ on Balloon Museum’s website

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on Balloon Museum’s website

Off peak: Adult (16+): £31.01 | Child (4-15): £19.33

Peak: Adult (16+): £38.45 | Child (4-15): £25.70

TIP: If you become a member of Balloon Museum community, you’ll receive a 20% discount on your ticket. Click here and type your email address in the pop-up window.

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