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Welcome to DNA VR, Manchester's Largest Virtual Reality Arcade Experience. We're on a mission to take you and your crew on a journey through incredible worlds in this reality and beyond - whether it's the terror of a zombie apocalypse, the mystery of the ocean deep, or the secrets of outer space. The only limit is your imagination. Are you ready to dive in?

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What is DNA VR?
What is DNA VR?

Events. Parties. Collaborations.

Looking for an engaging corporate event in Manchester? Planning a memorable kid’s birthday party or an event to unleash your inner child? You’ve found the right place! We expertly handle events of all sizes and types, whether at our dedicated Manchester venue at 30 Brown Street or off-site. Check out our offers to learn more, or fill out the form to transform your next Manchester gathering!
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Assembly, Unit A, 77 Fulham Palace Road, W6 8JA, Manchester
Mon-Fri: 15:00-21:00
Wknd: 10:30-22:00

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Daily Mail
"Immersive and exclusive"
Evening Standard
Getting transported into a wholly immersive world...
Forbes
DNA VR Blends The Virtual And Physical Worlds
The Sun
One of the best kid-friendly experiences
Manchester Evening News
"From surviving a zombie apocalypse, to travelling to the pyramids in Egypt"
Manchester World
"Perfect spot for a night of virtual reality fun"
Manchester Confidentials
It’s easy to forget that it’s not real
Secret Manchester
A unique entertainment experience
Guardian
Great way to access VR, especially as a large group

Testimonials

DNA -awesome trip!
Jane
wrote a review 1 Jan
Had the most amazing time.

Matt was so helpful. We had such a laugh and Matt and his colleagues seemed to enjoy us enjoying ourselves which made it double the fun :)

Could not recommend it highly enough.
We’ll be back soon!!
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Fantastic Entertainment
Ankit Jain
wrote a review 1 Nov
We were a group of 6 people. We took a 1 hour session. Played multiplayer games. Matt was a great host , helped us through the games as well. We Dint even realise when the hour finished. We can definitely come again and again and again.
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Amazing Experience
I love this VR
wrote a review 1 Jan
It was my birthday and I walked in with my friends, not knowing the immense experience ahead of me. All staff members are great and explain the games well; they definitely knew what they were doing. I extremely recommend it and will go there again no doubt.
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First Time - Won't Be The Last
Mandy H
wrote a review 12 Jul
I took my husband here for his 33rd birthday and we did the free-roaming experience. We picked the game "Dragon Tower" when we got there.

What can I say! We had so much fun! The free-roaming aspect really made us felt like we were in the story. The visual was very realistic, clear and absolutely no problem for people who usually get travel sick.

The staff was very helpful and gave hints where needed. They didn't interfere too much which we really liked. We finished the game before the 45min was up so he let us experience the horror hospital for the last 10min. I personally hated it because I don't like to be scared. But if you like that kind of things, give it a go!

We highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to give VR a go. Just remember, don't try and sit on any chairs or tables... they are not there!
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Completely awesome
Drazen T
wrote a review 1 Jan
I was with my friend in my house when we found out this place on Instagram .We weren’t sure about that but I said let’s try it ,after the experience we are gonna back for sure.
If you want to have fun ,laugh ,go with your friends, you are not going to regret the experience!!!!
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Absolutely Brilliant !
BPY
wrote a review 1 Jan
Bought this experience for my grandson for his 13th Birthday. Rang me straight after to say how much he enjoyed it and couldn’t thank me enough !! Obviously had a great time and would recommend to anyone.
Very Happy!
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Exhilarating
Luke F
wrote a review 9 Nov
Went with a mate, both grown men. Ended up screaming in joy and terror. Tried a few different games including escape room (interesting) and arcade shooting thing (exhilarating). Would recommend highly. Planning to take various people there to share the experience. The guys working the venue were great too, very friendly and informative. One of the best things have done in London in a long time.
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Fantastic place!
Rowena A
wrote a review 9 Oct
My daughter had so much fun! We arrived without having booked but the lady at the front desk let us in. She was extremely kind and friendly - we will definitely be back next time we're in London!
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Great birthday surprise!
Railton63
wrote a review 1 Jan
Took my boyfriend here for his birthday - we booked two hours which was just about right (definitely wouldn't do less). The staff were so friendly and helpful (even gave us tips within the games where we got stuck), and had some cracking recommendations. We managed to try about 5 games in our two hours - Arizona Sunshine is good, but it's not very fast paced, so would recommend spending a while on it or not bothering. Standouts were Superhot and Beatsabre!

Overall, great experience - we will definitely be coming back!
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Beth Buchanan Lead Teacher of Science
Beth Buchanan Lead Teacher of Science
Really really had an excellent time – staff and students alike!
Dr Hugh Denard Lecturer in Digital Humanities
Dr Hugh Denard Lecturer in Digital Humanities
We had two great visits, and the guys on both days were brilliant - friendly, helpful and absolutely on top of the tech: will definitely hope to return with next year's group.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Currently, we have 4 main types of experiences available at all 4 venues: VR Arcade, VR Escape room, Premium Free-Roaming experience and Ubisoft's VR Escape rooms. 

VR Arcade, VR Escape room and Ubisoft's VR Escape rooms are set in separate VR Booths. Each VR Booth is fitted with one VR Headset (1 per participant).

Premium Free-Roaming experience is set in a separate Free-Roam zone where the whole team can walk around freely and play together. 

All our experiences are private, so while there may be other customers at the venue, you are never going to play with strangers (unless you want to make new friends, we don't judge!)

All experiences are hosted by our dedicated VR Masters so if you need a hint or not sure what to try next - just give them a shout!

To explore all games visit our games and experiences page

Our Pricing varies based on the day and the size of the group and starts at £28pp for VR Arcade and £22pp for VR Escape rooms. Larger groups can benefit from the group discounts applied automatically to their booking. If you book 2 consecutive weekday slots for the same type of experience you will also get a 20% discount for the second slot! 

To See Full pricing visit our pricing page


VR Arcade:

Each player gets a headset and will be placed inside their own VR booth. You have an hour (or book 2 consecutive slots to have more) and can play as many games as you’d like. You will hear each other inside the game and can interact with them in multiplayer experiences.

Max number of people in the same Virtual World: 10.
Duration: 1 hour (but you can book 2 or more slots).

VR Escape Rooms and Ubisoft VR Escape rooms:

Same setup as with the VR Arcade, but here you need to choose 1 game and will have one hour to solve all puzzles in a team.

Max number of people in the same Virtual World: 6 for VR Escape rooms, 4 for Ubisoft VR Escape rooms. For larger teams, we can run multiple instances of the games in parallel.
Duration: you have 1 hour to complete the game (but you can book 2 or more slots).

Premium Free Roam:

The whole team is placed inside one larger room where you walk completely wireless together (in the headsets). Currently, there are 2 choices here: Free Roam VR Escape rooms or Free roam shooters. You have to choose between these two options and either beat an escape room or have a number of rounds shooting zombies/robots in a team. You can also add a short horror experience here as an extra.

Max number of people in the same Virtual World: 4.
Duration: 40 minutes + setup time (you can book 2 or more slots).

Absolutely! Once you are at the venue, our friendly VR Masters will explain the controls and advise you on which game to choose and how to navigate. They will always be on hand if you get stuck or need help. The VR Masters will monitor your game progress, communicate with you through the headphones and come to your aid as soon as needed!


With the growth of home VR and standalone headsets you can try VR nearly anywhere including the comfort of your home.

However, for the best experience you need both high-end VR Equipment and loads of space. You also need your team to play together!

All this comes together at DNA VR, a Virtual Reality Arcade with a Manchester venues at 30 Brown Street, M2 1DH.

Come together and enjoy unmatched immersion!


Never tried VR before and want to check out as many experiences as possible? VR Arcade is the right option for you. Up to 10 people in the same Virtual World, more than 50 experiences. Anyone would find a game to fall in love with.

Like solving puzzles in a team trying to beat the clock? VR Escape rooms are the best option.

Freedom of movement and deep immersion excites you? Free-Roam is the answer. Walk around freely with your teammates fighting zombies, saving the Earth from an asteroid or Escaping from an underwater temple.

We have everything you need for the best VR experience. The rest depends on you!


So you have chosen your VR experience but not sure how to get the most out of it?

First, you need to remember that the experience is very safe both in terms of Covid and general safety. We are using disposable masks for the VR Headsets and sanitise all equipment regularly.

Second, while incredibly immersive, the experience is virtual so nothing in the game can hurt you. The headsets recognise the boundaries of the room so whenever you are approaching the wall they will guide you. Our VR Masters are monitoring you throughout the session and will keep talking to you if you need any support. If you feel uncomfortable at any point just give them a shout and they will rush to help you!

Finally, we can recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and avoid high heels.

And that is it, just grab your team, come to DNA VR and get ready!

Our VR Arcade Sessions last 60 minutes. That means a full 1 hour of gameplay, not including the briefing and introduction.


The VR Escape Room sessions and Ubisoft VR Escape Room sessions are designed to last up to 60 minutes. That means that you will have 60 minutes to solve puzzles and get out in time. If you manage to solve all the puzzles early, you will get a permanent spot on our Leaderboard page!

Our Premium Free-Roaming sessions last around 40 minutes. If you would like to extend the Premium Free-Roaming session, we recommend booking Premium Free-Roaming Extra to add a short extra experience in the end. If you would like to make your experience even longer - simply book two back-to-back slots and receive a discount on your second hour!