THE UK · ESCAPE ROOMS IN THE UK
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 escape rooms in the UK worth the money, each with its price, its player verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Test your wits inside a real former prison with The Cell escape room at Shepton Mallet, plus self-guided access to its historic buildings.
“Great fun. The dark and handcuffs added an additional element of complexity! Tia was an excellent guard. All in all a lot of fun and a legit location for an escape room”
Solve a grisly 1829 mystery in Edinburgh’s old surgical district with a private one-hour escape room for groups of 2 to 8.
Face riddles, pressure, and a live zombie in this private 90-minute London escape room for groups of up to eight.
“We had such a great time! We escaped sweaty from the adrenaline. A huge thank you to Sam and our zombie Michael for being excellent hosts. So many great mechanics to work through, would recommend this experience to anyone who loves escape rooms.”
Review of Shrewsbury Prison’s Cell Escape Room, with puzzle tips, value advice, prison tour details, timing, and who should book.
“Incredible day out, for a family of four (2 adults,a baby and seven year old)) the staff were absolutely amazing, friendly, super helpful and full of knowledge and keen to share. Such a unique and beyond interesting place. I was absolutely fascinated from the very first moment! Amazing coffees and good suze food portions too!”
Test your wits in The Hole escape room at Shepton Mallet Prison, then explore one of England’s oldest prisons at your own pace.
“We had an amazing time and the escape room was just tricky enough to feel like we had really achieved something but not so hard it felt impossible. The theming was good, and whilst if you were severely claustrophobic it would be very challenging, it would not fall into the category of a horror one. If you're ok with the dark, you'll be fine. Our prison guard, Georgina was great (if a little scary to start). Would definitely recommend and other in my party said that this was the better of the two escape rooms, but I have not done the other one.”
Review of London’s private Capital Caper escape room, with puzzle details, value, location, timing, cancellation terms, and booking advice.
“Unfortunately I had a family emergency last minute and couldn’t make the trip to London, I asked for a refund under the circumstances but was told to wait and see if the tour operator would accept it. 3 days later and not heard a thing. Sorry but I feel very let down by this service.”
Review of Shrewsbury Prison’s Hole escape room, with practical details on price, puzzles, prison entry, timing, value, and booking cautions.
“This booking was not passed onto the venue. We arrived with the staff having no knowledge of us and no availability on the day accommodate us.”
Review of London’s Star Struck escape room, with its sci-fi story, private format, price, transport tips, safety concerns, and booking advice.
“No one was at the door to let us in had to eventually leave when I called the number all I was told was to leave a message TERRIBLE!!!”
Solve a Sherlock mystery in BBC show sets with cast videos, clever puzzles, and 100 minutes to save London in West London.
“Loved the inclusion of the videos from the actual actors of Sherlock to set the scene - the room settings were brilliant. The puzzles Certainly gave us lots to think about but we were prompted by ‘Stamford’ with extra clues when needed which helped us to progress. Would definitely recommend!!”
Review of moviESCAPE Stockport’s SAWtopsy horror escape room, with puzzle tips, safety notes, access details, and booking advice.
“This was our first escape room and we loved it! It was nice to be able to do it as a family with our children, aged 8 and 11. The puzzles were a perfect mix of difficulty, with hints available when we needed. The staff were great too. We will definitely be back.”
Test your teamwork in Ubisoft VR escape rooms at DNA VR Hammersmith, with ancient Egypt, Greek mythology, or Prince of Persia themes.
“Absolutely brilliant! Great customer service, Ernest was incredibly helpful, we will be back again soon! Great day out with my 17 year old son.”
Review of Merlin’s Magic Academy escape room in Stockport, with puzzles, wands, family tips, pricing, access details, and honest advice.
“Took a group of 9-11 year olds, they had a fantastic time and managed without too much help! The host was excellent, and I'm sure we'll go again!”
Review of moviESCAPE Stockport’s Demon's Curse escape room, with practical details on price, puzzles, age rules, access, and value.
“Great experience. Went so fast as we all enjoyed it. Great fun and the staff were great.”
Review of Brighton’s Escape the Vault, a 40-minute bank-heist escape room in Presuming Ed’s, with puzzle tips, value, and practical advice.
“This was our first escape room and we were a family of 4 (2 adults and an 8, 12year old). It was brilliant for all of us. The puzzles were surprising tricky at times, but in a good way, they really made you think. We did need a couple of hints but in the end we beat the clock. Was a really fun afternoon.”
Face Mary Queen of Scots in a Glasgow escape room with dark history, tough puzzles, helpful staff, and a dramatic haunted-castle setting.
“Great experience. Lots of stairs to get there but rewarded with a tough escape room. Staff was helpful.”
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