The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience
BEST FOR
Ages 9+
ENTRY
from £39.50
WHERE
London
What it’s like
A live, physical version of the TV game show, tackling zones and puzzles for about 75 minutes before the Crystal Dome finale.
This one's for the older kids and teens who've grown up watching the reruns, not a toddler activity. The minimum age is 9, and every under-16 needs an adult with them, so it's a proper team outing rather than a drop-off. From what they list, you're moving through zones and tight spaces for roughly 75 minutes, ending in the Crystal Dome bit everyone actually remembers from the telly.
It's not cheap. Standard tickets are £47, VIP £52, though family tickets in the school holidays bring it down to £39.50 a head (£44.50 for VIP), which helps if there are a few of you going. There's no online booking link given here.
A few rules are worth knowing before you commit. No open-toed shoes or heels, which rules out sandals in summer. Pregnant guests aren't permitted at any point, and there are strobe and flashing lights in several spots, including the stairs and around the Dome itself. The building's historic, which means stairs and tight spaces throughout, and wheelchair access is limited as a result, though staff say they'll try to adapt where they can if you get in touch beforehand.
It's two minutes from Piccadilly Circus Underground, so getting there is the easy part. The physical demands and the stairs mean this suits a fit family group more than one with buggies or younger children in tow.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 9 and up; under-16s need an adult with them throughout
- How long to allow
- Over 60 minutes
- Wheelchairs
- Limited accessibility. Some adapted routes and games available
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs permitted with pre-approval, but not allowed on slides, transitional tunnels or within the dome
- Getting there by bus or train
- Piccadilly Circus Underground station, 2 minute walk
- No open-toed shoes or high heels are allowed on the attraction
- Pregnant guests can't take part at any stage
- Assistance dogs are allowed with pre-approval but can't go on slides, tunnels or into the dome itself
- Sunflower lanyard wearers will be recognised by staff for extra support
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£47 for a standard ticket, £52 for VIP. In school holidays there's a family rate that works out at £39.50 a head standard or £44.50 VIP.
How long does it take?
Sessions run about 75 minutes, and they warn it's physically demanding with stairs and tight spaces throughout.
What age is it suitable for?
Nine and up, and anyone under 16 has to be with someone over 18.
Do we need to book?
Booking's required, though there's no ticket link listed here, so you'll need to go through their guest services.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Access is limited because the building's historic, with stairs and tight spaces. Contact Guest Services beforehand to talk through what's possible for you.
Are there flashing lights?
Yes, in a few spots including the Industrial Zone stairs, between the Future Zones, and in and around the Crystal Dome itself. Worth flagging to staff if photosensitivity is a concern.
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