Escape the Vault - Escape Room
BEST FOR
Ages 7+
ENTRY
from £14
WHERE
Brighton
What it’s like
Forty minutes to crack an old bank vault, dance to disco lights, or break out of a cell before the clock runs out.
You've got forty minutes to escape, whether that's cracking a real old bank vault, breaking out of prison or solving a murder mystery. The room's set in an actual former bank, which is a nice touch, and one bit that'll stick in a seven-year-old's memory is a red button that sets off disco music mid-puzzle. The whole visit runs to about an hour once you count the briefing and the debrief, which feels about right for this age group's attention span.
Seven's the minimum age, and anyone under 12 needs an adult with them. Under 7s can actually tag along free, since there aren't any jumps or scares built in, which is a decent bit of flexibility if you've got a mixed-age group and don't want to leave a younger sibling out. You'll need a charged phone to play, which is an easy thing to forget on the way out the door.
Pricing shifts depending on group size: £18 a head for three or more, £19.50 each for a pair, £20 if you fancy going it alone. That solo price stings a bit given you're only getting an hour, but it's aimed at people wanting the full challenge to themselves. Birthday parties work out cheaper at £14 a child, with free cake and sparklers waiting in the final safe, plus a discounted pizza deal with a local partner if you want to feed the group afterwards.
It's wheelchair accessible, and you're based inside Presuming Ed's café, so there's brunch, cakes and sandwiches on hand before or after your session. Booking's required, though they'll take you with as little as an hour's notice if a slot's free, and solo bookers can let their teammates pay on the day. One catch worth knowing: under 18s aren't allowed in after 6pm, whether that's for the escape room or the bar, so this is very much a daytime family outing rather than an evening one.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Age 7 up; under 7s can join free with an adult
- Booking
- Book up to an hour in advance if availability remains
- Food
- Presuming Ed's café offers brunch, cakes, hot drinks, craft beers and sandwiches
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair accessible
- Parties
- Birthday parties from £14 per child
- Bring a charged smartphone, it's needed to play
- Groups of up to 8 can take part in one session, and an accompanying adult goes free if a party of 8 under-14s books in
- Birthday parties get free cake with sparklers hidden in the final safe
- This is pitched as an entry-level room, so it suits total beginners as well as escape room regulars
Plan your visit
What's the minimum age?
Seven to take part, and anyone under 12 needs an adult with them. Under 7s can join the team for free since there aren't any scares built in.
How much does it cost?
£18 a head in a group of three or more, £19.50 each for a pair, or £20 if you're playing solo. Birthday parties are £14 per child.
Do we need to book ahead?
Booking's needed, but you can get in with as little as an hour's notice if there's a free slot. Solo players can book alone and have their friends pay when they arrive.
How long does it take?
You get 40 minutes to escape, with the whole visit, briefing included, running to about an hour.
Is there food available?
You're based inside Presuming Ed's café, which does brunch, cakes, hot drinks and sandwiches. There's also a discounted pizza partnership for parties.
Can under 18s visit in the evening?
Under 18s aren't allowed in after 6pm, either for the escape room or the café bar, so this works best as a daytime visit with kids.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.
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