Escape Hunt Oxford Street
BEST FOR
Ages 8+
ENTRY
from £28
WHERE
London
What it’s like
Locked-room puzzle games near Tottenham Court Road, with an hour to crack the clues before the door opens.
This is proper puzzle-solving territory, not a soft play with a theme slapped on. You get shown into a themed room, the door shuts, and you've got 60 minutes to find the clues, crack the codes and get out before the clock beats you. It suits kids from about 8 up, and any under-16s need a paying adult in the room with them, so this isn't one you drop the kids off for and go get a coffee.
The whole visit runs to about 90 minutes once you count the waivers and pre-game briefing at the start and a bit of time in the lounge and bar afterwards for photos. Pricing works on group size rather than a flat rate, so it drops the more of you there are, from £42 a head for two players down to £31 each if you can fill a room with six. Card only here, no cash, which catches people out.
If the room's not enough of a challenge, there's also City Hunt, an outdoor game around the city at £20 a player. It runs regardless of the forecast, and they'll hand you a poncho if it's tipping down, so pack sun cream just in case it's the other kind of day.
Birthday parties get their own packages, from £28 a head for an after-school Monday to Thursday slot up to £44 for the standard package, and if you've got ten or more in your group one guest goes free. Parties are built for groups up to 12. Worth knowing that security won't let you through without proof of your booking, so have it ready on your phone.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Ages 8 and up; under-16s need a paying adult in the room
- How long to allow
- Around 90 minutes total
- Wheelchairs
- Some games wheelchair accessible
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs allowed in game rooms
- Getting there by bus or train
- Tottenham Court Road tube station, a few minutes walk away
- Parties
- Birthday parties from £28 per person (after school Mon-Thurs) or £44 per person
- Worth knowing
- Birthday guest goes free for parties of 10 or more
- Card payments only, so leave the cash at home
- You'll need proof of booking to get past security
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the game rooms
- No dress code, just turn up as you are
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
It's priced per group size rather than per person flat. Two players pay £42 each, six players pay £31 each, so a bigger group works out cheaper.
Do we need to book?
Yes, booking's required and you'll need to show proof of it to get through security.
What age is it suitable for?
Games are aimed at 8 and over. Anyone under 16 needs a paying adult with them in the room.
How long does it take?
About 90 minutes all in. That's roughly 15 minutes of waivers and briefing, 60 minutes in the room, then time afterwards in the lounge.
Can we pay in cash?
Card only, no cash accepted anywhere on site.
What's City Hunt?
An outdoor puzzle game around the city at £20 a player. It goes ahead in any weather, with ponchos provided if it's wet.
How much are birthday parties?
From £28 a head for an after-school Monday to Thursday slot, or £44 for the standard package. Groups of 10 or more get one guest in free.
How many people can join a birthday party?
Parties are designed for up to 12 people. Bigger groups need to contact the venue directly.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Some of the games are wheelchair accessible, and registered carers get in free.
How do we get there?
It's a few minutes' walk from Tottenham Court Road tube station.
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