Bored of predictable festive dinners and drinks parties? Sandbox VR in Birmingham’s Grand Central offers cutting-edge technology, virtual reality social gaming, and slick, modern event spaces under one roof.
Whether you’re planning an office blowout or a festive get-together with friends, this contemporary venue brings people together with tech-forward activities, and refreshingly futuristic event spaces for large and small groups.
The biggest selling point is, of course, the six Virtual Reality Rooms, which come complete with some of the most advanced motion-capture gear and haptic feedback suits anywhere in the UK. Don your suit and headset alongside five other guests, and Sandbox VR will transport you to immersive worlds (including games based around the likes of Squid Game and Stranger Things), where your teamwork will need to be on point to complete your mission. No previous gaming knowledge is required, so this makes a great accessible Christmas activity for friends and colleagues.
Aside from the virtual arenas, the venue also has larger spaces available for hire - the exclusive VIP area hosts 60 for a seasonal drinks party, and larger groups can look into a 140-capacity semi-private space, or exclusive hire of the whole venue for up to 200. Not to mention the chance to meet TONI - Sandbox VR’s resident robotic bartender, who serves up cocktails and mocktails in suitably futuristic fashion.
Meanwhile, the central Birmingham location makes Sandbox VR a doddle to get to. If you’re looking for a festive event that colleagues and friends will talk about well into the New Year, this is the place to do it.