Escapism Plymouth
BEST FOR
Ages 10+
ENTRY
from £16
WHERE
Plymouth
What it’s like
A 60 minute puzzle room in Plymouth city centre where your team races the clock to find clues and escape, best from age 10 up.
You've got an hour, a locked room and a pile of puzzles that only make sense once someone spots the thing everyone else missed. That's the whole game here: work as a team, hunt for clues, get yourselves out before the clock runs down. It suits groups more than solo thrill seekers, and the price actually drops the bigger your team gets, so it's worth rounding up friends rather than going as a pair.
They recommend players are at least 10 to really get into it, and anyone under 16 needs an adult on site, so this isn't one for a toddler's day out, it's more a treat for older kids, teens and the adults who love a good puzzle. A couple of the rooms need one person to crouch or crawl, which is worth knowing if that's not going to work for someone in your group. Rooms are monitored the whole time and there's an emergency exit button if anyone wants out early, which takes the edge off for anyone nervous about tight spaces.
Booking ahead is essential, there's no just turning up and hoping for a slot. Prices shift depending on the day and how many of you are playing, from £16 a head for a full group of seven down to £24.50 each for just two players on peak dates, so grabbing a few extra teammates makes a real difference to the bill. They're open every day, 10am to 10pm, and closed on Christmas Day with shorter hours over the rest of the festive period.
It's right in the city centre near the Barbican and Barcode complex, so any bus into Plymouth gets you close, and there's bike parking too. Parking is the one bit to plan around: Bretonside C car park is right across the street but only lets you stay three hours, and tariffs elsewhere vary, so give yourself a bit of extra time to park if you're going at a busy period.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Ages 10 and up, with under 16s needing an adult present
- Parking
- Several nearby car parks with varying tariffs
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair accessible. Some rooms have restricted access or require reaching/crouching by one team member
- Getting there by bus or train
- All Plymouth City centre bus routes pass by
- Booking is required, so sort your slot before you head down
- Bigger groups pay less per head, worth rounding up players if you can
- English language ability is needed for the puzzles, though translation software is allowed
- Bretonside C car park only allows a three hour stay, plan parking accordingly
- Closed Christmas Day with shorter hours over the rest of the holidays
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
It depends on the day and your group size. On peak dates it runs from £24.50 a head for two players down to £16 a head for seven, and off peak prices are a touch lower.
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes, booking is required, there's no walk-in option mentioned.
How long does a session last?
60 minutes to solve the room and get out.
Is there an age limit?
They recommend players are at least 10 to get the most out of it, and anyone under 16 needs an adult on site.
Is it OK if someone's claustrophobic?
The rooms are spacious and everyone's monitored on CCTV, plus there's an emergency exit button so a player can leave and rejoin later if their team is still going.
Can you play if you're pregnant?
They say yes, though a couple of rooms need some crouching, and only one player in the group would need to do that.
What are the opening hours?
Every day from 10am to 10pm, though it's closed on Christmas Day with restricted hours over the rest of the holiday period.
Is there parking nearby?
A few car parks nearby with different tariffs. Bretonside C is right across the street but has a three hour maximum stay, so it's not one to rely on for a long visit.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The venue is wheelchair accessible, though some rooms have restricted access or need reaching and crouching from at least one team member.
Are there any discounts?
Blue Light card holders and students get 10% off if you use the code at checkout and bring your card along.
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