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From the Odyssey VR team

Party planning tips, VR explained simply, and ideas for your next visit.

VR Christmas parties in Corby: a work do that is not the same old thing
Party Ideas

VR Christmas parties in Corby: a work do that is not the same old thing

Booking the office Christmas do? A VR Christmas party in Corby gets the whole team playing together, with no forced fun and no bad buffet.

16 Sep 2026

VR escape rooms in Corby: the complete guide
VR Guides

VR escape rooms in Corby: the complete guide

Everything you need to know about VR escape rooms in Corby: how they work, who they suit, how they compare to traditional escape rooms, and how to pick your first room.

25 Jun 2026

Why VR makes team building in Corby actually work
Team Building

Why VR makes team building in Corby actually work

Most team building activities feel forced. Here is why VR gets colleagues genuinely working together, and how to plan a team day in Corby that people will enjoy.

20 Jun 2026

How to plan the best VR birthday party in Corby
Party Planning

How to plan the best VR birthday party in Corby

Everything you need to plan a VR birthday your child will talk about for weeks, from ages and group sizes to food and timings.

15 Jun 2026

Things to do in Corby on a rainy day (that are not the cinema)
Local

Things to do in Corby on a rainy day (that are not the cinema)

When the Northamptonshire weather turns, here are genuinely fun indoor things to do in Corby for families, groups and anyone who has already seen everything at the cinema.

10 Jun 2026

What is free-roam VR, and why is it different?
VR Guides

What is free-roam VR, and why is it different?

No wires, no backpacks, no standing still. Here is what makes free-roam VR feel so much more real than the headset you tried years ago.

1 Jun 2026

The Odyssey VR journey: from Viral Entertainment to Corby
About

The Odyssey VR journey: from Viral Entertainment to Corby

How a Corby entertainment business survived the pandemic, changed its name and became the county's dedicated VR venue.

13 Sep 2023

VR at work: how virtual reality is changing business
VR Guides

VR at work: how virtual reality is changing business

VR is not just for games. Here is how businesses are starting to use it for training, meetings and collaboration.

14 Jul 2023

Virtual reality for older people: travel, memories and connection
VR Guides

Virtual reality for older people: travel, memories and connection

VR is not just for kids. For older people it can mean travel, old memories and a real lift, without leaving the room.

12 Jul 2023

Are we living in a simulation? A fun look at the big question
VR Guides

Are we living in a simulation? A fun look at the big question

The simulation theory is a fun rabbit hole. Here is the short version, and why VR makes the question feel closer than ever.

11 Jul 2023

Beyond games: where VR is changing the real world
VR Guides

Beyond games: where VR is changing the real world

VR started as entertainment, but it is now used in classrooms, hospitals, gyms and building sites. A quick tour.

11 Jul 2023

Why a VR party beats the usual birthday
Party Ideas

Why a VR party beats the usual birthday

Zombies, teamwork and a room full of grinning kids. Here is what makes a VR party different from the usual.

11 Jul 2023

From Viral Entertainment to Odyssey VR: what changed
About

From Viral Entertainment to Odyssey VR: what changed

If you knew us as Viral Entertainment, here is what has changed, and what has stayed exactly the same.

11 Jul 2023

Console Corner · included with every party

Book a party, the console games are on us

Every Odyssey VR party includes time in Console Corner, our gaming lounge with the latest titles on the big screens. It is part of the party cost, so your group can switch between VR and console play with no extra to pay.

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