Immerse yourself in 28 Years Later inspired experiences across North East England
Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later has already made its mark at the UK Box Office, but the impact of the blockbuster lives on in North East England, the region where much of the film was shot. From Newcastle’s medieval streets to the dramatic landscapes of Northumberland, the film has cemented the North East as one of the UK’s most cinematic destinations.
Now film fans can go beyond the screen and book 28 Years Later inspired experiences through New Adventures. Whether you want to dine in a medieval friary, sip zombie-themed cocktails, or take on a survival challenge at Hadrian’s Wall, there’s an adventure waiting for you.
28 Years Later Dining and History Tour at Blackfriars, Newcastle
Step into history at Blackfriars, a 13th-century former Dominican friary and the oldest dining hall in England, reimagined for a 28 Years Later experience.
Your evening begins with a zombie-inspired cocktail, followed by a three-course set dinner and coffee in the historic dining hall. To finish, an expert guide will take you on a 45-minute torchlit tour through the friary’s medieval passages the perfect setting to channel your inner survivor.
📅 Dates: Tuesday 12 August, 9 September, 21 October
💷 Price: From £45 per person
Sip and Survive at Dobson & Parnell
On Newcastle’s iconic Quayside, Dobson & Parnell offers a more relaxed but equally thrilling 28 Years Later experience. Their Sip and Survive package includes three themed cocktails – The Infected, Patient Zero and The Quarantine Zone – paired with a cheese and charcuterie sharing board.
💷 Price: From £34.50 per person
Apocalypse Survival Tour on Hadrian’s Wall
For fans who want action and adventure, the Apocalypse Survival Tour reimagines Hadrian’s Wall as the frontier of a post-apocalyptic world.
This four-hour guided experience blends cinematic storytelling, Roman history and immersive challenges inspired by survival films and TV. Teams work together to solve creative problems, navigate the dramatic Wall landscapes, and prove their survival skills.
💷 Prices vary by group size
28 Years Later Land Rover Defender Survival Road Trip
For the ultimate film tourism adventure, book a Land Rover Defender Survival Road Trip through the wild landscapes featured in 28 Years Later.
Follow mapped routes to filming locations, wild camp under the stars, and embrace off-grid living in the rugged terrain of Northumberland and beyond. Equipped with a fully kitted-out Defender, this is your chance to live your own cinematic adventure.
💷 From £235
Step into the story of 28 Years Later
From medieval dining halls in Newcastle to survival challenges on Hadrian’s Wall and road trips across Northumberland, the North East is now firmly on the map as a film tourism hotspot.
Book your own 28 Years Later inspired adventure and experience the landscapes, history, and stories that brought Danny Boyle’s blockbuster to life.