Try it for yourself

Themed events are popping up all over the UK, so join the fun!

FRIENDS CAFE

This spot is designed to look exactly like Central Perk cafe from the TV series. Snack on Friends-themed nibbles and take a picture on the famous orange sofa. (Primark, Market Street store, Manchester).

FAULTY TOWERS: THE DINING EXPERIENCE

Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem and a three-course meal. (£36.95, until 29 November; blackpool pleasure beach.com).

SECRET CINEMA 2019: CASINO ROYALE

Dress as your character and sip martinis with 007 at this interactive screening. (From £49, secret London location, until 6 October; secretcinema.org).

THE CANDLELIGHT CLUB

Step back into the 1920s and dress the part in this Prohibition-era themed speakeasy. (From £25, secret London location, booking to December; thecandlelight club.com).

THE CRYSTAL MAZE LIVE EXPERIENCE

Attempt to crack the codes and beat the clock in this team-building adventure that’s based on the hit TV show (£29, Manchester; £54.99, London; the-crystal-maze.com).

ONLY FOOLS, THE (CUSHTY) DINING EXPERIENCE

Join the Trotters for a three-course meal and knees-up. (From £37.50, touring until 7 March 2020; only foolsdining.com).

SHERLOCK: THE GAME IS NOW

Original content from stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman features in a 100-minute race for freedom in this escape room. (£54, secret London location; thegameisnow.com).

MEDIEVAL BANQUETS AT WARWICK CASTLE

Enjoy a royal feast in the Great Hall, with live medieval music and entertainment. (£49, 19 October to 9 November; warwick-castle.com).