The Enchanted Mirror by HiddenCity offers an immersive adventure through the streets of London. Teams navigate a captivating story, receiving text messages, phone calls, and tackling physical puzzles. With a flexible ticket policy, participants can adapt their schedule as needed. As they solve problems, they’ll encounter tantalizing prizes. But the experience doesn’t end there – the story evolves based on the decisions made, potentially involving real-world encounters. Where will this enchanting journey lead?
Key Points
- The Enchanted Mirror is an immersive, interactive experience in London that takes participants on a captivating story-driven adventure through the streets.
- The experience allows teams to navigate the story through text messages, phone calls, and hands-on physical puzzles, with decisions shaping the plot’s direction.
- The meeting point is located on Pelham Street in South Kensington, London, and the end point is on Kensington High Street, with convenient access to public transportation.
- The experience is open Monday through Saturday, with flexible start times and durations, allowing teams to immerse themselves at their own pace.
- Successful teams are rewarded with prizes, including gift cards, commemorative items, and placement on the leaderboard, encouraging teamwork and quick-thinking.
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Overview of the Experience
The Enchanted Mirror is an immersive, interactive experience in London, England that allows teams to navigate a captivating story through text messages, phone calls, and hands-on physical puzzles.
With 73 reviews, this fully flexible ticket lets you change the date or time as needed.
As teams progress, they’ll interact with characters and encounter prizes for successful problem-solving. The story evolves based on the decisions made, and teams may even meet people in the real world as part of the experience.
Throughout the adventure, there are optional breaks at nearby pubs and cafes.
This unique blend of digital and physical elements promises an engaging, memorable outing for all participants.
Meeting and End Points
The meeting point for The Enchanted Mirror experience is located on Pelham Street in South Kensington, London at SW7 2NB.
The end point is on Kensington High Street in London.
This interactive experience takes participants on a journey through the streets of London, interacting with characters and solving puzzles along the way.
The start and end points are conveniently located near public transportation, making it easy for guests to access the experience.
Whether you’re a local or visiting the city, The Enchanted Mirror offers a unique and immersive way to explore the charming neighborhoods of South Kensington and Kensington.
Timing and Hours
As the interactive experience is designed to be flexible, participants can confirm the specific start time with the local provider in advance.
The Enchanted Mirror is open Monday through Tuesday from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with Sunday hours running from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
The duration of the experience is flexible, allowing teams to enjoy the story at their own pace.
The experience offers four key benefits:
- Interactions with characters via text messages and phone calls
- Hands-on physical puzzles for teams to solve
- Prizes for successful teams
- Opportunities to take breaks in local pubs and cafes.
Accessibility and Accommodations
The Enchanted Mirror experience isn’t wheelchair accessible, but it welcomes service animals and is located near public transportation, making it accessible for most travelers. While some physical aspects may pose challenges, the team at HiddenCity strives to ensure all participants can fully engage with the immersive story and puzzles.
| Accessibility Feature | Available |
|---|---|
| Wheelchair Access | No |
| Service Animals Allowed | Yes |
| Near Public Transportation | Yes |
| Most Travelers Can Participate | Yes |
The Enchanted Mirror offers a unique, hands-on adventure that caters to a wide range of participants, providing an inclusive and engaging experience for all.
Booking and Cancellation Policy
Customers typically receive confirmation of their booking at the time of purchase for The Enchanted Mirror experience.
The tour operator offers a flexible cancellation policy, providing a full refund if the booking is cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. However, no refunds or changes are permitted for cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
The Enchanted Mirror booking and cancellation policy includes the following key points:
- Confirmation provided at time of booking
- Private tour/activity, only your group will participate
- Full refund if cancelled 24 hours in advance
- No refund if cancelled less than 24 hours in advance
Interactive Storytelling and Puzzles
The Enchanted Mirror offers an immersive storytelling experience, where participants interact with characters through text messages and phone calls, uncovering clues and solving hands-on physical puzzles to progress the narrative.
As the story unfolds, teams make decisions that shape the plot’s direction, leading to unique outcomes. The interactive nature of the experience adds an element of excitement and engagement, as players navigate the city, encountering people and places that are integral to the story.
Successful teams are rewarded with prizes and the chance to place on the leaderboard, adding a competitive aspect to the adventure. The Enchanted Mirror promises a truly unique and memorable experience for those seeking an interactive, story-driven challenge.
Prizes and Leaderboard
For successful teams, The Enchanted Mirror offers up prizes and the chance to place on a leaderboard, adding a competitive edge to the immersive storytelling adventure.
Teams that excel at solving the hands-on physical puzzles and making the right decisions in the narrative can earn rewards such as:
- Gift cards to local pubs and cafes to enjoy optional breaks during the experience.
- Commemorative items like custom-made keepsakes or artworks.
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes access or special perks for future visits.
- Placement on the public leaderboard, showcasing their problem-solving prowess and story-shaping skills.
These incentives encourage teamwork, quick-thinking, and a spirit of friendly rivalry, elevating the already captivating world of The Enchanted Mirror.
Optional Breaks and Refreshments
During the immersive adventure, teams can opt for refreshing breaks in nearby pubs and cafes to recharge and refuel.
The Enchanted Mirror experience encourages players to take breaks as needed, whether it’s stopping for a quick coffee or enjoying a pint at one of the local establishments.
These optional breaks provide a chance to discuss the puzzles, strategize, and enjoy the charming surroundings of the South Kensington neighborhood.
Participants can fuel up on snacks and drinks before continuing their magical journey, ensuring they’ve the energy to tackle the remaining challenges.
The flexibility to pause the experience allows teams to pace themselves and fully immerse in the story without feeling rushed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Minimum Group Size Requirement?
There is no minimum group size requirement. The experience is a private tour, with only the participants in the group taking part. Groups of any size can book and enjoy the interactive adventure.
Are Discounts Available for Students or Seniors?
Discounts are not mentioned for students or seniors. The experience has a flexible ticket policy that allows changing the date or time, but there’s no indication of any special pricing for specific groups.
How Much Time Should I Allocate for the Experience?
The experience has a flexible duration, allowing visitors to allocate as much time as needed to solve the puzzles and explore the story. Most guests complete the experience in 1.5-2.5 hours, though the maximum duration is not specified.
Can I Bring My Own Food and Drinks to the Event?
Guests are generally welcome to bring their own food and drinks to the event. However, there are several cafes and pubs along the route where participants can take optional breaks to purchase refreshments during the experience.
Is Photography or Video Recording Allowed During the Experience?
Photography and video recording are generally allowed during the experience, though participants are advised to be respectful of the interactive nature and not disrupt the immersive storytelling. Specific policies may vary, so it’s best to check with the local provider.
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Recap
The Enchanted Mirror by HiddenCity provides an immersive, interactive experience that takes teams on a captivating journey through the streets of South Kensington and Kensington.
Participants navigate the story through text messages, phone calls, and hands-on physical puzzles, making decisions that shape the narrative.
Successful problem-solving earns prizes, while the flexible ticket allows for date or time changes.
