Looking for a magical day out with friends or family for the bank holiday? 👀 [BLOG POST IN BIO ] 𝙑𝙖𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙜𝙝: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 🌻 👀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 🌻 360 degree projection room 🌻 VR journey (if you’re a standard ticket holder, you’ll have to pay for it separately. It’s just £3 and so worths it!) 🌻You can literally step into the ‘Bedroom in Arles’ 🌻 Creative room kids will love 🎟️ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 You can book through @Fever Follow the link in my bio and use 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙙𝙚 ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF until 31st May 📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 106 Commercial St, London E1 6LZ 🕰️ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 Mon: 10am – 7pm Tue: CLOSED Wed – Sun: 10am – 7pm #feverambassador#feverup#immersiveexperience#vangogh#vincentvangogh#starrynight#CapCut
Have you even dreamt of stepping into a painting? At Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience you can do just that. Literally!
‘Bedroom in Arles’ in real life photo op
Photo: Urban Adventurer
With the help of cutting-edge technology, the exhibition is featuring two-storey 360 degree projections of the famous artist’s most compelling artworks.
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Wander under the Starry Night or enjoy the stunning view of ‘Almond Blossoms’, watch the boats under the ‘Starry Night Over The Rhone’ or meet the master himself as witnessing his self-portraits coming to life in front of your eyes.
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Walk alongside Van Gogh through a VR journey and discover the inspiration behind his 8 iconic works, including ‘Starry Night’ and the ‘Bedroom at Arles’.
NOTE: If you’re a standard ticket holder, you’ll have to purchase a ticket separately to the VR experience on the site. The ticket is £3. (Highly recommend doing this! It’s truly a magical experience)
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Rediscover the Dutch genius’ artworks like never before and witness his most famous paintings coming to life.
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Create your own masterpiece and see it projected on the walls for everyone to see at the end of the exhibition.
PRO TIP: Psst…if you show your Van Gogh experience ticket at Noxy Brothers café – just a 2-minutes walk- you can enjoy exclusive discount on your next order.
PRO TIP: Use code “ADVENTURERLDN10” and get 10% discount until 31st May
Ready for your next adventure? National Maritime Museum is currently running an exhibition dedicated to pirates. ‘Pirates’ exhibition explores the golden age of piracy and why and how it ended, and dives deep into myths and reality.
Step into the world of imagination and immerse yourself the universe the world-famous painter, Vincent Van Gogh.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 360-degree experience made with a cutting-edge technology in a 20,000 square feet space with light and sound to get you closer to the painter and his most famous masterpieces than ever before.
Interesting Facts
The first room showcases Van Gogh’s most famous artworks and gives us fascinating information about the painter we never heard before.
Did you know for instance, that Van Gogh was likely unable to recognise the colours as normal people can? Research revealed that Van Gogh was likely using bright colours because his eyes were unable to distinguish the different hues of a colour that are close together.
If Paintings Were Reality
Photo: Urban Adventurer
The next room shows how Van Gogh’s paintings would look like if we had a chance to step into them. Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions there is no chance for visitors to really step inside ‘The Bedroom’ painting and snap a photo. Still spectacular, though.
Immerse More with VR
For an extra £5 you can immerse more into the unique universe of the painter. A 10-minutes Virtual Reality experience guides you through the life of Vincent Van Gogh and his world-famous paintings, including ‘The Bedroom’ and ‘Starry Night’.
All Ages Welcome
Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience welcomes all ages. Kids (and adults of course) can create their own masterpieces by choosing a template provided and colour the image of their own artistic taste.
Once you’re ready, scan the QR code on the corner of the paper (do not colour and damage the QR code, otherwise you won’t be able to scan it) by sliding your finished work under the lamp and camera provided, push the big red button, and watch your masterpiece appearing on the big screen.
The Immersive Experience
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Finally, visitors arrive in the immersive room which is a 20,000 square foot room filled with 360-degree light and sound effects. Sit on one of the sun beds or enjoy the show in style by sitting on a wooden bench.
Watch the paintings turning alive in front of your eyes. You’ll really feel like you were inside in the paintings.
You might have not known that Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience offers private bookings for groups of 30+ people.
You can book the whole experience for yourself and your group, either if you’re a corporate organisation, school, university or an individual. What about a Van Gogh themed birthday party? Would be amazing, huh?
Ready for your next adventure? Did you know that Van Gogh lived in London for a year, and you can visit the house and the room he lived in? Discover the treasures found during the renovation of the house, step into Van Gogh’s room and listen to stories about the painter’s early career.
Some of you, who have visited or are planning to visit those exhibitions might want to know a bit more about the painter, his life, and career.
Did you that he lived in London for a short period of time and became deeply inspired by English art and literature?
Van Gogh House
Photo: Urban Adventurer
The young Vincent van Gogh arrived in London in 1873. He lived in several houses in all around the capital before settling down at 87 Hackford Road, Stockwell, and continued living there for a whole year. This was his very first time to live and work in a foreign country.
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Van Gogh House was opened in the Summer of 2019, after being purchased by James Wang and Alice Childs at an auction in 2012. Seeing the cultural potential in the house, the new owners started a 7-year conservation work. They wanted to preserve as much existing materials as possible. Thanks to that, visitors can walk on the original floor today – that’s why high-heels are not permitted in the house.
Original wood floor and fireplace.
Photo: Urban Adventurer
The main vision was not just opening a museum to Vincent van Gogh’s time here, but an inspiring and productive space to support contemporary artists, hold exhibitions, and events. – says Alice Childs.
Van Gogh House will launch their first exhibition in September:
Fun Fact: It was a van Gogh enthusiast postman who actually found out that this was the house where the painter lived.
Treasures Found During Renovation
A prayer book and other documents found during renovation.
Photo: Urban Adventurer
During the renovation process lots of original objects and documents were found in the house, such as a handmade wooden camera, a Census from 1871, the house’s original insurance documents, and even a prayer book that had been printed by the company van Gogh was working for at that time in London.
Handmade wooden camera found in Van Gogh House during renovation.
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Guided Tours
Tour guide showing an original vase found in the house during renovation.
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Van Gogh House offers guided tours to visitors during which you can learn more about the house’s most famous tenant, the house’s architecture, and history and even a short walk nearby to set the local context.
Van Gogh Walking Tour is an extensive tour (3.5 miles) brings visitors back in the early 1870s by visiting Victoria Embarkment, crossing River Themes on the Westminster Bridge – van Gogh once sketched the bridge on a notepaper.
Fun Fact: The distance between 87 Hackford Road and Covent Garden, where van Gogh worked at that time, is 3.5 miles. Van Gogh alleged that he walked the distance within 45 minutes.
Van Gogh in London
Van Gogh’s room was on the second floor in 87 Hackford Road
Photo: Urban Adventurer
“I enjoy the walk from home to the office and in the evening from the office back home. It takes about three-quarters of and hour.”
– Vincent van Gogh to his brother, Theo van Gogh, September 1873
Van Gogh loved his time in London. He walked to his office to Coven Garden whenever he could, while exploring the city. He visited many of the parks and cultural spots by foot, including Hyde Park, V&A Museum, The National Gallery, – where some of his paintings are exhibited today – British Museum, and Royal Academy of Arts.
Interesting Fact: Van Gogh signed National Gallery’s visitor book on his visit. The visitor book was exhibited in Tate in 2019 and in Dulwich Gallery this year.
Deeply Influenced by English Art and Literature
Charles Dickens household edition novels
Photo: Urban Adventurer
“Things are going well for me here, I have a wonderful home and it’s a great pleasure for me to observe London and the English way of life…”
– Vincent van Gogh to his brother, Theo van Gogh, September 1873
Despite of the short period of time Van Gogh lived in London, he developed a great appreciation for English art and literature. Charles Dickens, for example had great influence on van Gogh. As a result, he started showing interest in the daily life of the city’s lower class. That influenced him much later in his career as a painter.
Other Van Gogh Inspired Experiences in London
Café Van Gogh
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Café Van Gogh is a just a stone-throw away from Van Gogh House. The café is beautiful and really gives what it promises. Head upstairs and you will find yourself inside a Van Gogh painting.
They are a vegan, zero waste restaurant, supporting people with mental illness. If that’s not enough, they are dog friendly, too. So, feel free to visit them with your furry best friend.
Scott’s Mayfair Restaurant
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Taking inspiration from Vincent van Gogh, Scott’s Mayfair Restaurant transformed their outside seating area into a sunflower garden. An oversized sunflower installation welcomes the restaurant’s guests in full bloom and bursting colours. Sunflowers are symbol of re-birth and resilience.
The restaurant showcases a new limited-edition sunflower-themed dessert arriving on a painter’s palette tableside and a gin cocktail mixed from ‘edible paint’ for their guests until the end of September.
In partnership with Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, Hotel Café Royal launched their Van Gogh Afternoon Tea in July.
Their promise is to take their guests in a historical magical journey to taste Van Gogh’s most famous artworks, such as his self-portrait, sunflowers, and even his paintbrush.
Paint Like van Gogh
Image Source: Unsplash
Learn to draw and paint like Van Gogh. Learn how to use colours and unleash your creativity with wine glass in one hand and paintbrush in the other.
Pop up painting events will appear in different locations throughout London during September and October.
Located in Trafalgar Square National Gallery is home to the most famous painters’ artworks. Their impressive collection includes some of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, including the famous “Sunflowers”. Find them in Room 43.
Ready for your next adventure? Go for an evening walt in Covent Garden and admire the dazzling neon installations.
Have you ever dreamt to have a coffee and a piece of lemon cake inside a dreamy painting? Café Van Gogh is a relaxing hidden gem within the grounds of Christ Church. Perfect to escape from the bustling city life and to slow down after the all-day rush.
Not for Profit
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Café Van Gogh is a non-profit social enterprise. They take pride on their social purpose and their ethical choices impactful for their social community, environment, staff, and customers.
How to support?
Apart from enjoying a delicious meal, cake and coffee, you can support Café Van Gogh by purchasing something either from their online shop or on the spot. They have toot bags, aprons, tea towels, and gift bundles.
Their menu is 100% vegan. All their food on the menu is plant-based and super delicious. Their seasonal menu changes every 6-8 weeks and offer different menus for Saturdays and Sundays to make sure you’ll never be bored with their menu.
They also have vegan beers and wines to wet your throat, but if you’re a coffee lover, they have a wide range of coffees all made with plant-based milk.
Dog Friendly
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Café Van Gogh is dog friendly place, so feel free to bring along with your furry pal to enjoy the vibes together.
Zero Waste
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Café Van Gogh are committed to minimise their impact on the environment. This is why they are aspiring to zero waste. They do not use plastic at all. All their takeaway cups and cutleries are 100% compostable.
They send all their food waste to be composted too.
TIP: hey offer 10% discount if you bring your own container for takeaway!
You can help them to keep waste zero by not bringing balloons or single use table decorations to your booked private events and parties.
Support People with Mental Disabilities
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Café Van Gogh is in close relationship with a leading disability employment charity. The café is running a program for people living with mental health problems. During the program disabled people get support and on-job training and gain valuable experience. This will help them to find paid employment easier in the future.
Do I need to Reserve My Spot?
No. They are operating in a walk-in basis unless you are a party of 6 or want to hold a private event.
TIP: You can order vegan birthday cake for private birthday party.
Take a mini trip inside Café Van Gogh. Follow me on Tik Tok for more cool places in London.
Ready for your next adventure? Why not visit London’s most Instgrammable ice cream parlours?
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
