What to Do on a Rainy Day in London
There’s no getting away from it: sometimes, it rains in London. Whether it’s a light drizzle or a heavy downpour, rainy days can put a dampener on a fun day out. Fortunately, the city is full of things to do when it rains, including some you might not expect. From fighting post-apocalyptic zombies to getting immersed in a thrilling escape room, here are some of the most exciting ways to enjoy VR experiences in London, whatever the weather.
Indoor rainy day activities in London
London has plenty of restaurants, cafes and shopping centres to retreat to on a rainy day. But if you’re after something a little more unique, VR gaming is one of the most immersive experiences in London, and a perfect indoor activity when the weather turns. So what are your options?
Rainy day VR escape rooms in London
For a rainy day game that engages both your imagination and strategic thinking, you can’t beat a VR escape room. Ideal for groups of friends, colleagues and whole families, and even as a quirky date idea, virtual reality escape rooms are truly immersive.
The premise is similar to a traditional escape room: you have a set amount of time to work through clues in order to “escape”. In a VR escape room, though, your physical space is enhanced with digital elements. With a VR headset on, you can interact with virtual objects and explore incredible digital settings.
At Omescape VR, our VR escape rooms are free-roaming, so you can make the experience your own, with an array of themes and stories to choose from. Fantasy lovers will love our swashbuckling pirate adventure, The Corsair’s Curse, while Huxley offers a post-apocalyptic journey to the future, filled with steampunk aesthetics.
We have VR escape rooms for 2-8 or 2-12 people, with varying difficulty levels. And with VEX Play, you can mix and match your VR escape rooms and games. Will you take on the Temple Quest and escape with your treasure, or head to space with Lunarscape: Breakdown?
Indoor VR shooting games for teens and adults
Fancy defending your friends and stopping zombies from taking over London? A VR shooting game brings your favourite horror films to life, all in a safe environment. Most of our VR shooting experiences take up to 8 or 12 people, so you can play with a group of friends. Many are suitable for pairs too, which makes them a great way to change up date night.
After the Fall
After the Fall is our most immersive VR experience, and it’s certainly action-packed. This VR game takes you from London to LA, where you’ll team up in co-op to fight off the “Snowbreed” zombies. With haptic feedback vests and realistic firearm controllers to go with your VR headset, you’re in for a spine-tingling adventure.
Along with our other zombie VR games, After the Fall is best suited to teens and adults. But if you’re wondering what to do with the kids in London on a rainy day, there are plenty of family-friendly VR games to try.
Family-friendly indoor activities for kids in London
Arrowsong
Arrowsong is a fantasy archery game that lets up to 6 people channel their inner elves. Part of our Hero Zone, it’s a bitesize game of 10-12 minutes, ideal for all ages.
Cook’d Up
Cook’d Up is another short and sweet VR challenge. In this 10-minute game, you’ll work as a team to run your very own burger restaurant. Don’t be fooled by the simple premise: expect multi-tasking mayhem and picky customers!
Ghost Patrol
For a family-friendly take on the classic VR shooting experience, there’s Ghost Patrol, a 30-minute free-roaming VR challenge where you become real-life ghostbusters.
Things to do in London when it rains: book a VR experience
Rain or shine, VR games are a great way to spend time with friends, colleagues or family – and one of the best indoor things to do in London. So next time you’re looking for a rainy day activity in London, try a VR experience. Whether you opt for a thrilling zombie shootout or use lateral thinking to find your way out of a tricky VR escape room, Omescape VR has an experience for all ages and tastes. With two central London venues, you’re never far from a dry escape: our VR experiences in Aldgate are a 10-minute walk from Aldgate tube station, while our VR experiences in Southbank are just two minutes from Southwark station, moments from the Shard and Borough Market.
Take a look at all the VR games we have on offer and book your VR experience today.