Top 15 Escape Rooms in the UK

1.Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room – The Cell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $38Our pick

You have 60 minutes to escape The Cell at Shepton Mallet Prison, with darkness, handcuffs, teamwork, and timed puzzles adding pressure. Your group of up to five gets private use of the room, plus self-guided entry to the former prison before or after.

“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”

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2.The Anatomist – Award Winning Historical Escape Room Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $50

Enter a 19th-century anatomist’s basement study near Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. In a private group of 2 to 8, you have one hour to find Dr. Malcolm’s journal, solve puzzles, and uncover a case involving grave robbery and medical malpractice. English only, ages 12 and up.

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3.Private Escape Room with a Zombie in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

At Bunker 51 in southeast London, your private group of up to eight solves clues for one hour while a live zombie roams the room. Arrive 30 minutes early for the briefing, then finish with a digital team photo. Hosts and zombies may include Neil, Molly, Rob, or Billy.

“It was birthday gift for 12 year old and he loved it! It was customised for 12 and 10 year old!! It was good fun for everyone!!”

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4.Shrewsbury Prison Escape Room – The Cell

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Spend 60 minutes solving The Cell escape room at Shrewsbury Prison, with a games master ready to help if needed. Your ticket also includes self-guided access to the historic prison, including its execution room, plus time for the on-site cafe and gift shop.

“The experience was well organised. When entering the cell it looked deceptively simple, after investigating there were lots of engaging puzzles to solve in order to escape The Cell, it was not easy, but we did it. The self guided tour was eye opening, with lots of interesting facts regarding the running of the prison when it was in use and its inmates.”

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5.Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room – The Hole

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Enter Shepton Mallet Prison for The Hole, a dark, puzzle-packed escape room run by prison guards such as Will and Georgina. You have 60 minutes to find freedom, then can explore the historic jail at your own pace. Expect strong atmosphere, clever tasks, and a chilly setting.

“We did the escape room “The Hole” at Shepton Mallet Prison, and it was absolutely brilliant. The challenges were varied, clever, and genuinely kept us on our toes right to the end — and we escaped!”

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6.One-Hour Private Capital Caper Escape Room Gaming in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $54

Spend about an hour in a private Camden escape room playing a Hatton Garden jewel thief. You and your group solve puzzles, follow a heist story, steal the prize, and escape. The experience costs $54.84 per person and ends where it begins.

“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.”

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7.Shrewsbury Prison Escape Room – The Hole

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Enter The Hole at Shrewsbury Prison for a 60-minute, puzzle-based escape game in a dark prison cell. You will work as a private group, then explore the historic prison with the same ticket. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes in all.

“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.”

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8.One-hour Private Star Struck Escape Room Gaming in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $41

At Mazer Zone in Camden, your private group has one hour to solve the Star Struck sci-fi escape room and save humanity in 2220. Expect a dramatic space-survival plot, themed props, and several booking times. Staff members including Jakeem, David, and Edward have been praised, but service and room quality may vary.

“I booked a game for March 24th and paid 40% in advance.”

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9.Sherlock Escape Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · from $47

Join Mycroft Holmes’s Network at Doyle’s Opticians in Shepherd’s Bush for a 100-minute Sherlock escape game. You’ll explore sets from the BBC series, follow cast videos featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, and solve a timed case before visiting The Mind Palace Bar.

“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!!”

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10.moviESCAPE Stockport SAWtopsy horror themed escape room game

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Step into SAWtopsy, a one-hour, English-language horror escape room at moviESCAPE near Manchester. Expect film-style props, a strong story, murder and torture themes, strobe lighting, and adjustable hints from hosts such as Amber and Matt. Players must be aged 12 or older.

“We had a great time here. The staff were very helpful especially when we were stuck or second guessing ourselves throughout the game! Perfect level of challenging.”

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11.DNA VR | Ubisoft’s VR Escape Room – 2 or 4 Player

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $48

At DNA VR Hammersmith, you and one or three companions enter a Ubisoft virtual escape room for about an hour. Choose ancient Egypt, Greek mythology, or Prince of Persia. A VR Master such as Joshua, Ernest, Zara, or Colm explains the equipment and offers help when the puzzles slow you down.

“Received misleading information about rescheduling a VR experience. We were led to believe the admin fee was a small proportion of the already high VR experience fees when compared to other VR experiences. Paid the fee via the official link sent by DNA VR, only to turRead more”

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12.moviESCAPE Stockport Merlin’s Magic Academy Escape Room Game

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

At moviESCAPE Stockport, you and your private group become apprentice witches and wizards for 90 minutes. Expect potions, mystical puzzles, real wands, and a mysterious guide. The English-only room suits families and first-time players, with free lockers and a team photo afterward.

“I booked the Merlin Escape Room for my daughter's birthday - 6 girls, all aged between 9 and 10 years. The puzzles were quite challenging for them, but they really enjoyed working against the hourglass to crack the code! A great birthday party experience that would suit adults and children alike. Would definitely go back.”

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13.moviESCAPE Stockport Haunted House II Demon’s Curse Escape Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

At moviESCAPE in Stockport, you and up to seven companions enter a dark, cinematic room haunted by Lord Crowley’s demon. Use a torch, follow clues, and solve puzzles in English before time runs out. Expect flashing lights, free small-item lockers, and a team photo by email.

“Great experience. Went so fast as we all enjoyed it. Great fun and the staff were great.”

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14.Brighton: Escape the Vault and Rob a Bank Escape Room

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 1 hour · from $32

You’ll meet your host at Presuming Ed’s Coffee House and Bar on London Road, then enter a former bank vault with your private group. Solve puzzles, break into Charles Fawkley’s cash, and escape within 40 minutes. English-language, wheelchair-accessible, and suitable for families.

“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.”

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15.The Ghost of Mary Queen of Scots Escape Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Enter the haunted world of Mary Queen of Scots at Sandyford Castle in Glasgow. With your private group, you will follow a grim story of betrayal, murder, and revenge while solving a tough escape-room challenge in about 75 minutes. English-language guidance is included.

“Great experience. Lots of stairs to get there but rewarded with a tough escape room. Staff was helpful.”

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