With the clocks leaping forward and the sun (finally) deciding to show its face, March feels a little like-emerging from a very long, very hungover nap. Luckily, there’s more than enough going on all over the UK to snap you out of your slumber. From immersive time travelling cocktail experiences, to drag bottomless brunches and epic paint parties, this month is bringing in spring in style. Luckily, we’ve asked the team at DesignMyNight to round up the sickest and sleekest student goings-on just for you.

Travel Through Time And Space In Search Of Cocktails - London

Step back in time at this shiny new immersive cocktail experience. Coming from the team behind the legendary Murdér Express, this new bar celebrates the greatest drinks from the past century, leaping from decade to decade, dropping you and your mates slap bang in the middle of happy hour at each. Tickets include your very own time machine, as well as three cocktails from days gone by, as well as the bonus prize of a hangover for your future self.

Drink Whiskey Hot Toddies Around The Fire Pit On A Twinkly Rooftop Garden - London

Midnight Apothecary is the magical rooftop garden that’s hidden in the heart of the capital. Now in its eighth year, their St Patrick’s Day celebrations are set to be a cosy affair. Think Irish whiskey hot toddies, roaring fire-pits and some good ol’ fashioned sing-alongs. Better yet, there will be live music courtesy of Nathan Osgood Trio, and cocktails created using the secret garden’s very own produce, all from just £12 a ticket.

Enter Into An Epic Paint Fight And Drink Multi-Coloured Cocktails - London

March may be a miserable and grey old beast, but luckily Cinnamon Kitchen are adding a splash of colour to things with their House of Holi celebrations. Inviting stressed-out students to get messy, ticket-holders can experience a slice of the oft’-Instagrammed Holi Festival with thirty minutes of paint pelting. And for when you’re sufficiently 50 shades of rainbow? There’ll be a pop-up bar serving an array of vibrant cocktails, perfect for refueling.

Track Down Treasure At London’s First BYOB Immersive Cocktail Experience - London

London’s first-ever immersive board game experience is coming to London this month, and there isn’t a snake or ladder in sight. Combining the worlds of theatre, escape rooms and board games, this BYOB experience invites adventurers to step into a far-flung land and take on the likes of goblin-infested caverns and beast-filled terrain. Suitable for groups between 3 and 6, your bravery will be put to the test as you battle (and drink) through three hours of gameplay.

Ride Rollercoasters And Duel With Ninjas With This Mad VR Experience - London

The future of VR experiences in the Capital, Hyper Reality is the ultra-high tech gaming venue with three separate immersion zones. Take on your friends for a boxing match, zombie battle or cyber ninja duel in The Arena, or opt to experience an exhilarating ride in the rollercoaster room. Tickets even include a post-play drink in the lounge bar, which is decked out with retro consoles and nostalgic board games.

Become A Spy From The Sixties With This Murder Mystery Experience - London

A deep dive into the exhilarating spy stories of the sixties, this murder mystery immersive experience will take you behind the scenes of Kensington Central Library for an afternoon of undercover investigation. After a man is found slumped amongst the bookshelves, it’s up to you to uncover the truth using a trail of clues and real historical evidence. The perfect afternoon activity for those looking for something a little different, tickets even come with a student discount (and if you study history? It’s basically revision).

Get A Reality Check At This Fully Immersive Art Exhibition All About The Environment - London

Merging the worlds of art and science, Mars & Beyond is the latest cutting-edge exhibition from Oskar Krajewski to hit the OXO Tower Wharf on the banks of the Thames. The 360 degree art show is asking all the big questions about the future of our planet, including should we abandon ship and head off to Mars instead? Student tickets are just a tenner, and include access to the full five-floors of artwork, VR experiences and sculpture.

Watch Drag Legends Strut Their Stuff At This Wild Bottomless Brunch - Manchester

What would a monthly round up be without some kind of boozy brunch? Cue eden’s Bougie Drag offering. Coming to the stunning Manchester city centre restaurant every Saturday throughout March, you can expect some fierce AF drag queens, incredible DJs, epic lip-sync battles and a whole lotta’ bubbles. Kicking off at 1pm, this daytime party will go on until the early evening, with free entry into the Genesis Pop Room for those not quite ready to call it a night. Sashay away darlings...

Dig Into Low-Cost Grub And Get Discounts On Games At This Retro Bowling Alley - Manchester

Taking all the best bits of the bowling bashes of your childhood and making them better, Dog Bowl know a thing or two about student nights out. This fun all-day diner and gaming venue is offering half price bowling and 25% off food for those who flash their student card, as well as extra special flash sales for when exam-season gets tough. The ultimate retro-themed date night, or perfect rainy-day afternoon for a spare Saturday, this place is sure to earn top marks.

Belt Out Your Favourite Power Ballads At This Iconic Throwback Club Night - Bristol

Expect a sea of big hair, big attitude and bigger tunes as Ultimate Power descends on Bristol for a night of non-stop screaming along to greatest power ballads of all time. Raising the roof of The Fleece on Friday the 13th of March, resident DJs will be playing the likes of Bon Jovi, Toto, Queen and Whitney Houston. Selling out events all over the UK since 2006, avid fans know a thing or two about air guitar, so we’d advise that you get rehearsing ASAP...

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