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Visitors interacting with a character at Shrek's Adventure London, with Shrek in a crystal ball.
Visitors enjoying a 4D ride at Shrek’s Adventure! London with 3D glasses and animated effects.
Children stirring a cauldron with a chef at Shrek’s Adventure! London, Donkey visible through window.
Group interacting with a costumed character at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Fortune teller with Shrek's face in a crystal ball at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Puss in Boots entertaining children at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
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Child interacting with magic mirror at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
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Shrek’s Adventure! London Tickets

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  • Step into a playful fairytale adventure filled with familiar characters, interactive storytelling, surprising moments, and plenty of humour designed for families and groups.

  • Begin your journey aboard the 4D flying bus ride, where motion effects, wind, and immersive visuals bring Far Far Away to life.

  • Follow a 70 minute interactive adventure through themed rooms and nine live shows filled with actors, storytelling, jokes, and audience participation throughout.

  • Pick between same day or flexible anytime entry options, making it easier to plan your visit around the rest of your day.

  • You can also upgrade your experience with themed character ears, a printed souvenir photo, or access to another London attraction through the Go City app.

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  • Step into a playful fairytale adventure filled with familiar characters, interactive storytelling, surprising moments, and plenty of humour designed for families and groups.

  • Begin your journey aboard the 4D flying bus ride, where motion effects, wind, and immersive visuals bring Far Far Away to life.

  • Follow a 70 minute interactive adventure through themed rooms and nine live shows filled with actors, storytelling, jokes, and audience participation throughout.

  • Pick between same day or flexible anytime entry options, making it easier to plan your visit around the rest of your day.

  • You can also upgrade your experience with themed character ears, a printed souvenir photo, or access to another London attraction through the Go City app.

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£21
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Shrek Adventure and SEA Life London experience with families exploring attractions.
Puss in Boots entertaining children at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Children interacting with Shrek at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Family observing octopus at Sea Life London Aquarium exhibit.
Child observing a tarantula through a glass dome at SEA Life London.
Visitors enjoying interactive scene at Shrek’s Adventure! London with a costumed character.
Visitors enjoying a 4D ride at Shrek’s Adventure! London with 3D glasses and animated effects.
Group interacting with a costumed character at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Tourists taking selfie in underwater tunnel at Sealife aquarium.
Clownfish swimming among anemones at Sea Life Aquarium, London.
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Combo (Save 10%): Shrek’s Adventure! London + SEA LIFE London Aquarium Tickets

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  • Fancy a wild day? Hit up Shrek’s Adventure for some 4D fun, then chill with sea creatures at SEA LIFE, all for one awesome combo price and 10% off!

  • Get whisked into Shrek’s world! Fly on a 4D bus with Donkey, enjoy 9 live shows, and meet fairy-tale characters like Cinderella and Puss in Boots!

  • Wander through SEA LIFE’s glass tunnel, discover sharks and rays, and get lost in the Rainforest Adventure filled with exotic creatures and curious penguins!

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  • Fancy a wild day? Hit up Shrek’s Adventure for some 4D fun, then chill with sea creatures at SEA LIFE, all for one awesome combo price and 10% off!

  • Get whisked into Shrek’s world! Fly on a 4D bus with Donkey, enjoy 9 live shows, and meet fairy-tale characters like Cinderella and Puss in Boots!

  • Wander through SEA LIFE’s glass tunnel, discover sharks and rays, and get lost in the Rainforest Adventure filled with exotic creatures and curious penguins!

from Original price£58
£52.20

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Characters from animated films, one behind bars and another holding sandwiches, promoting a combo tour.
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Fortune teller with Shrek's face in a crystal ball at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Children with parents enjoying The Paddington Bear Experience in London.
Peru-themed jungle setup at Paddington Bear Experience in London.
Puss in Boots entertaining children at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Visitors enjoying a 4D ride at Shrek’s Adventure! London with 3D glasses and animated effects.
Children stirring a cauldron with a chef at Shrek’s Adventure! London, Donkey visible through window.
Tour guide holding colorful flags at The Paddington Bear Experience in London.
Children on a train during The Paddington Bear Experience in London, enjoying interactive storytelling.
Guests interacting with staff at the Paddington Bear experience in London, a family-friendly tour.

Combo (Save 8%): Shrek’s Adventure! London + Paddington Experience Tickets

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  • Grew up loving Shrek and Paddington? Now’s your chance to step into their worlds—live shows, fun games, tasty treats, and 10% off this playful combo!
  • Zoom through Far Far Away on a 4D bus with Donkey, laugh through 9 live shows, and meet characters like Cinderella, Pinocchio, and Rumpelstiltskin!
  • Ride a life-sized train, snoop around Paddington’s home, then attend the Marmalade Day Festival—think calypso beats, funfair vibes, and marmalade sandwiches!
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  • Grew up loving Shrek and Paddington? Now’s your chance to step into their worlds—live shows, fun games, tasty treats, and 10% off this playful combo!
  • Zoom through Far Far Away on a 4D bus with Donkey, laugh through 9 live shows, and meet characters like Cinderella, Pinocchio, and Rumpelstiltskin!
  • Ride a life-sized train, snoop around Paddington’s home, then attend the Marmalade Day Festival—think calypso beats, funfair vibes, and marmalade sandwiches!
from Original price£55
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Shrek character with visitors at Shrek's Adventure! London and London Eye capsule with city view.
Visitors enjoying a 4D ride at Shrek’s Adventure! London with 3D glasses and animated effects.
Children interacting with Shrek at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Tootbus passing the London Eye on a sunny day during the London Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour.
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Children stirring a cauldron with a chef at Shrek’s Adventure! London, Donkey visible through window.
Group interacting with a costumed character at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Children enjoying a live Puss in Boots performance at Shrek's Adventure London.
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Couple taking a selfie on the London Eye with cityscape view.
View from the London Eye overlooking the River Thames and the Houses of Parliament.

Combo (Save 10%): Shrek's Adventure! London + London Eye Tickets

30 mins - 16 hrs
  • Enjoy Shrek’s Adventure! and the London Eye with 10% off your combo ticket—get more bang for your buck with two iconic London experiences!
  • Take a ride with Donkey on a 4D flying bus and explore magical fairy tale zones with Shrek, Fiona, and your favorite DreamWorks characters!
  • Hop into a comfy, glass capsule on the London Eye for 30-mins of jaw-dropping views—Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Thames are all yours!
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  • Enjoy Shrek’s Adventure! and the London Eye with 10% off your combo ticket—get more bang for your buck with two iconic London experiences!
  • Take a ride with Donkey on a 4D flying bus and explore magical fairy tale zones with Shrek, Fiona, and your favorite DreamWorks characters!
  • Hop into a comfy, glass capsule on the London Eye for 30-mins of jaw-dropping views—Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Thames are all yours!
from Original price£65.53
£58.98

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Family enjoying a magical mirror experience and a City Cruises boat near Tower Bridge, London.
Visitors interacting with a character at Shrek's Adventure London, with Shrek in a crystal ball.
Visitors enjoying a 4D ride at Shrek’s Adventure! London with 3D glasses and animated effects.
Cruise boat on the Thames River with Westminster Bridge and London skyline in the background.
Friends taking a selfie on a Thames River cruise with Big Ben in the background, London.
Group interacting with a costumed guide in a themed attraction setting.
Children and adults enjoying an interactive fairy tale experience with a costumed character.
Fortune teller with Shrek's face in a crystal ball at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Sightseeing cruise on River Thames passing under Millennium Bridge, London.
Women enjoying a Thames River afternoon cruise with Tower Bridge in the background.
Three people seated inside a Thames River cruise boat, viewing modern London buildings.

Combo: Shrek’s Adventure! London + City Cruise Tickets

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  • From Shrek’s gang to stunning riverside views—this combo ticket gets you into Shrek’s Adventure and a Thames cruise while saving money and effort!
  • Ride a 4D flying bus, tackle Rumpelstiltskin’s Mirror Maze, and meet Shrek’s crew in a 70-min adventure packed with live fairy-tale fun!
  • Hop on a one-way Thames cruise with flexible boarding, live English commentary, multilingual audio guides, open-air deck seating, and drinks for purchase.
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  • From Shrek’s gang to stunning riverside views—this combo ticket gets you into Shrek’s Adventure and a Thames cruise while saving money and effort!
  • Ride a 4D flying bus, tackle Rumpelstiltskin’s Mirror Maze, and meet Shrek’s crew in a 70-min adventure packed with live fairy-tale fun!
  • Hop on a one-way Thames cruise with flexible boarding, live English commentary, multilingual audio guides, open-air deck seating, and drinks for purchase.
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St. Paul's Cathedral in London with a red double-decker bus in front.
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  • Select from 45+ must-see London experiences, from the London Eye and Tower of London to Frameless, Shrek’s Adventure, Madame Tussauds, and London Zoo.

  • You can also pick from options like Thames River cruises, hop-on hop-off bus tours, walking tours, and top attractions like Chelsea FC Stadium Tour, Kensington Palace.

  • With your pass being valid for 30 days from the selected date, and access to 2 to 7 attractions, you can shape your trip to be quick and breezy or pleasantly packed.

  • Experience Tower of London or Westminster Abbey with Headout's exclusive AI audioguide, uncovering immersive stories and hands-free exploration.

  • With a single pass, you can access London attractions smoothly without juggling tickets, saving money and avoiding the hassle of repeated online bookings.

  • Elevate your London sightseeing experience by upgrading your ticket to tour the Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Tour and get a ride back.

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  • Select from 45+ must-see London experiences, from the London Eye and Tower of London to Frameless, Shrek’s Adventure, Madame Tussauds, and London Zoo.

  • You can also pick from options like Thames River cruises, hop-on hop-off bus tours, walking tours, and top attractions like Chelsea FC Stadium Tour, Kensington Palace.

  • With your pass being valid for 30 days from the selected date, and access to 2 to 7 attractions, you can shape your trip to be quick and breezy or pleasantly packed.

  • Experience Tower of London or Westminster Abbey with Headout's exclusive AI audioguide, uncovering immersive stories and hands-free exploration.

  • With a single pass, you can access London attractions smoothly without juggling tickets, saving money and avoiding the hassle of repeated online bookings.

  • Elevate your London sightseeing experience by upgrading your ticket to tour the Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Tour and get a ride back.

from Original price£105
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Children cooking with Shrek's Donkey at Shrek's Adventure! London and posing with wax figures at Madame Tussauds.
Children interacting with Shrek at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Puss in Boots entertaining children at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Wax figures of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Madame Tussauds, part of Harry Potter Studio Tour combo.
Wax figure of a celebrity with guitar at Madame Tussauds London, surrounded by visitors.
Fortune teller with Shrek's face in a crystal ball at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Child interacting with magic mirror at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Group interacting with a costumed character at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
Ariana Grande wax figure at Madame Tussauds London with two visitors.
Person taking selfie with wax figure at Madame Tussauds, part of Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Tour combo.
Visitors posing with Dua Lipa wax figure at Madame Tussauds.

Combo (Save 10%): Shrek's Adventure! London + Madame Tussauds Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Enjoy a day filled with magic at Shrek's Adventure!, where you'll go on a journey with your favorite DreamWorks characters like Donkey and Princess Fiona.

  • Discover the green guy's swamp hideout! Team up with Cinderella, Puss in Boots, and Sleeping Beauty on this totally epic fairy tale adventure.

  • Step inside Madame Tussauds London, and come face-to-face with celebrities and royals like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Brad Pitt, and King Charles III.

  • Encounter London's most dangerous criminals at the Chamber of Horrors experience, and greet Master Yoda at the Star Wars zone.

  • Fun fact: Some of the original voice actors from the Shrek movies like Mike Myers as Shrek have reprised their roles for the attraction.

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  • Enjoy a day filled with magic at Shrek's Adventure!, where you'll go on a journey with your favorite DreamWorks characters like Donkey and Princess Fiona.

  • Discover the green guy's swamp hideout! Team up with Cinderella, Puss in Boots, and Sleeping Beauty on this totally epic fairy tale adventure.

  • Step inside Madame Tussauds London, and come face-to-face with celebrities and royals like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Brad Pitt, and King Charles III.

  • Encounter London's most dangerous criminals at the Chamber of Horrors experience, and greet Master Yoda at the Star Wars zone.

  • Fun fact: Some of the original voice actors from the Shrek movies like Mike Myers as Shrek have reprised their roles for the attraction.

from Original price£62.59
£56.33

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About Shrek Adventure

Discover Shrek’s Adventure! London, a lively interactive attraction packed with comedy and fairytale fun. Explore themed sets, meet beloved characters like Donkey and Princess Fiona, and take part in puzzles and storytelling moments as the adventure unfolds.

Great for
Families
AddressRiverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, UK
Year opened2015
Founded byMerlin Entertainments
Visitors per year500000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

The attraction features nine live fairytale themed shows that take place in different environments inspired by the Shrek universe. Actors, storytelling, and special effects guide the journey as the story unfolds scene by scene.

The adventure begins with Donkey’s magical 4D flying bus ride, where motion seats and effects such as wind, water spray, and sound create the feeling of flying through the kingdom of Far Far Away.

The storyline involves collecting special ingredients and clues during the journey to help complete a magical mission and find Shrek.

At the end of the adventure, an interactive area features characters from other DreamWorks stories, including worlds inspired by Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon.

Shrek’s Adventure! London was developed through a collaboration between Merlin Entertainments and DreamWorks Animation to create an immersive attraction based on the popular film franchise.

Why visit Shrek Adventure?

Ride Donkey’s magical 4D flying bus

Start the adventure aboard a magical 4D flying bus driven by Donkey. Motion seats and special effects create the feeling of flying through Far Far Away on the way to Shrek’s world.

Explore a multi-room interactive adventure

Move through a series of themed live showrooms where the story unfolds scene by scene. Each space reveals a new part of the quest through the kingdom of Far Far Away

Meet characters from the Shrek films

Encounter familiar characters from the Shrek universe, including Princess Fiona, Puss in Boots, Cinderella, Pinocchio, and the Muffin Man, as the adventure progresses.

Follow a story-driven quest

The experience follows a continuous storyline where you help complete a magical mission to find Shrek and make your way safely through Far Far Away.

Enjoy a live actor storytelling experience

Actors guide the journey through each room, interacting throughout the experience to bring the fairytale world to life in a playful and theatrical way.

Plan your visit

Shrek Adventure

Monday10:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday10:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday10:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday11:00am - 3:00pm
Friday10:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Shrek's Adventure! opens at 11am on Thursdays.
  • The experience is open for an extended hour till 4pm on some days. Please check the calendar before planning your visit.
  • Closed: December 25
  • Last entry: 2pm

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What our guests say

Lisa N

United States
Couple
Last week
Writing Excellent Experience with Headout We had a fantastic experience using Headout to book our tickets for the London Eye and Thames River Cruise. The booking process was quick, easy, and straightforward, and everything went smoothly on the day. The tickets were convenient to access, and both experiences were enjoyable and well organised. The London Eye offered spectacular views of London, while the Thames River Cruise was a wonderful way to see the city from a different perspective. We were very happy with the service from Headout and would definitely use them again for future attractions and experiences. Highly recommended!

Combo: Shrek’s Adventure! London + City Cruise Tickets

Tina B

United Kingdom
Family
2 weeks ago
Both visits went very smoothly.The only prob was the head out app kept freezing,so accessing our tickets took time.luckily I printed them off .

Combo: Shrek’s Adventure! London + City Cruise Tickets

Jeremiah O

United Kingdom
Family
2 weeks ago
This was a great memory and inspiration that will last long for myself and family. Great experience for both the London eye and Thames river cruise.

Combo: Shrek's Adventure! London + London Eye Tickets

Sophie S

Family
Jun 2026
We had a great time in the London eye, no waiting around , straight on, get the chance to purache a photo at the end, River cruise was great, only issue is we got left in a completely different area! And had to pay to get back to where we bored! Which we shouldn't of had to pay as it meant be included in our ticket!

Combo: Shrek's Adventure! London + London Eye Tickets

Meggie D

Family
3 weeks ago

+1 more

This is an experience worth having if you understand English perfectly... they speak so fast that it's hard to keep up with the conversation if you miss a few words...

Shrek’s Adventure! London Tickets

Tina L

United Kingdom
Group
Jul 2026
Because that day was my special needs birthday. And he deserve the best. That's l arrange the day for him and his friends for visit .All of them have a great fun. Many thanks

Combo: Shrek’s Adventure! London + SEA LIFE London Aquarium Tickets

Claire J

Couple
Jun 2026

+2 more

Paddington Bear Experience was the most wonderful experience I have ever enjoyed in my life. I have been a big fan of Paddington for my fist trip in London last year. I was really happy because the place sticks well to the film universe. I will come back and Paddington has a big fan from France and I was definitely in my element. I like doing the same activities than kids because I am a child at heart. The big advantage with Headout app was the payment in euro before the experience.

Combo: Shrek’s Adventure! London + Paddington Experience Tickets

Amba A

United States
Family
Jun 2026
My 10 year old thought it was a fun activity for all ages, especially Paddington fans. She loved the Marmalade Festival at the end of the experience. She thought it was great that it was a "real festival".

Combo: Shrek’s Adventure! London + Paddington Experience Tickets

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