Immerse LDN ready to welcome a second new attraction on the waterfront following unveiling of House Of Dreamers, ready to launch in June
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It’s just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right.
Put your hands on your hips, you bring your knees in tight.
But it’s the pelvic thrust, that really drives you…
No. Hang on. This is a preview of Timewalk.
Hot on the heels of House Of Dreamers, Immerse LDN has done it again with the unveiling of another attraction at Excel’s waterfront in Royal Docks.
While DEM Museums’ offering has nothing to do with the Rocky Horror Show other than a tenuous similarity to the title of its catchiest song, the experience does promise “spectacular audio and visual storytelling”.
Billed as an immersive walk-through, Timewalk takes visitors on a journey from Göbeklitepe (“the moment humanity moves beyond survival to create ritual, meaning, and collective consciousness,” apparently) to encounter the early civilisations of Babylon, Ancient Egypt, the Maya and Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
The attraction uses “cinematic storytelling” with environments intended to recreate what it was like to be in some of these places.
bringing the past to life
“Ancient civilisations represent an extraordinary heritage that has fundamentally reshaped everything we know about human history,” said Eda Bildiricioglu, CEO of DEM.
“We believe it is a great responsibility to present this heritage accurately to global audiences.
“At DEM, our core mission is storytelling through history.
“However, we do not do this through conventional methods; we transform it into immersive, multi-sensory experiences through advanced technology.
“We remind people of what has been forgotten and teach what is unknown.
“With 35 years of experience in visual and auditory technologies and having contributed to the realisation of 18 museums and cultural complexes, along with earning 15 global awards through the Hagia Sophia and Ephesus Experience Museums, our goal is to bring together the universal narratives of ancient civilisations.
“By interpreting these through a contemporary storytelling language, we aim to help visitors form deeper and more lasting connections with cultural heritage.”
a growing attraction
The exhibition is the latest attraction to be announced at Immerse LDN, with House Of Dreamers set to open this month.
Damian Norman, director, immersive entertainment at Excel London and Immerse LDN, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Timewalk and to collaborate with the multi award-winning team at DEM, a global leader in technology-driven cultural storytelling.
“Its unique approach to combining historical research with advanced immersive technologies is redefining how audiences engage with heritage at scale.
“Since launching, Immerse LDN has introduced more than 10 groundbreaking immersive experiences to London, selling 1.7million tickets and further cementing the capital’s reputation as a world-leading destination for immersive entertainment and cultural experiences.
“Timewalk represents another significant step in that journey, bringing a truly world-class cultural experience to the heart of the city.”
Visitors will, of course, decide for themselves whether the time slip will prove a bit of a mind flip and leave them spaced out on sensation.
With apologies to Richard O’Brien.
key details: Timewalk
Timewalk is set to open at Immerse LDN at Excel’s Waterfront in Royal Victoria Dock on July 23, 2026.
Ticket prices for the exhibition start at £28.50, with booking now open.
The attraction will be open daily from 10am-7pm daily and lasts between an hour and 90 minutes.
You can find out more about the attraction here
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