Escapade HQ Escape Rooms
BEST FOR
Ages 2+
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Belfast
What it’s like
Themed escape rooms where you solve riddles and puzzles together against the clock, from a magic shop mystery to a submarine reactor meltdown.
You get 60 minutes locked in a themed room with your group, working through puzzles and riddles to reach the objective before time runs out. The Magic Emporium has you piecing together the mystery of Mrs Garbo's shop, Witchcraft & Wizardry has riddles and potion-making, and if your crew fancies something with higher stakes there's a nuclear submarine room where you're racing to stop a reactor meltdown, or a lab sabotage to untangle in Save the City.
The listed minimum age is 2, but any group with under-12s must have an adult in the room counted as a participant, so this isn't a drop-and-wait activity for younger children. It suits families who want to actually work the puzzles together rather than watch from the side, and a nine or ten-year-old who likes a mystery will probably end up running the show.
Booking is required, and you're asked to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for check-in, which matters more here than at most places since a late arrival eats into your hour. Term time hours are shorter and the venue is shut on Mondays and Tuesdays then, so holiday visits give you more flexibility on timing. One thing to flag: cancel within 72 hours of your slot and you won't get a refund, so it's worth being sure of the date before you book.
Group bookings can include food or a party host, which makes it a reasonably straightforward option for a birthday if you've got a group of older kids who fancy a challenge rather than a bouncy castle.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Ages 9 and up who enjoy puzzles; under-12s need an adult in the room
- Booking
- Arrive 5-10 minutes before your booked session time for check-in
- Parties
- Group bookings available with options including food or party host
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes before your slot for check-in, latecomers lose puzzle time
- Under-12 groups must have a participating adult in the room with them
- Monday and Tuesday are closed during term time
- Cancel less than 72 hours out and you lose the cost of the booking
Plan your visit
How long does a session last?
60 minutes per room.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, booking is required rather than turning up on the day.
Is this suitable for young children?
The minimum age listed is 2, but any group with under-12s needs an adult in the room counted as a full participant.
What if we need to cancel?
Cancellations less than 72 hours before your session aren't refunded, so pick your date carefully.
What are the opening hours?
In holiday time it's 10:45am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 10:45am to 6pm on Sunday. In term time it's 1:45pm to 9pm Wednesday to Friday, 10:45am to 9pm Saturday, and 10:45am to 6pm Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed.
Can you do birthday parties here?
Group bookings are available with options for food or a party host.
What rooms can we choose from?
Options include the Magic Emporium, Witchcraft & Wizardry, Save the City and a nuclear submarine reactor meltdown room.
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