Stuck in a pitch black room with a zombie? Trapped in a horrifying toy shop? No, these aren't plots for a new horror movie but some of London's best escape rooms. Taking over the city and for good reason; with a whole range of imaginative scenarios, brainteasers and teamwork-building skills, they offer a great alternative to your normal night out. Whether it's a hen do, stag do or work party, we've got some great suggestions for escape rooms to put you to the test...
Last updated on 1st September 2023
The best escape games in London? Utilising the latest gaming technology, DNA VR lets you explore and solve four exciting rooms. You can use one of their virtual reality pods or their free-roaming area and work together with your mates in a whole new world at sites across the city.
Do you and your mates want to try an escape room with a technological twist? Cue Electronic Theatre, an all-new immersive gaming concept where you'll solve puzzles, crack clues and become part of a video game all in an attempt to win challenges.
Taking the idea of an escape room to thrilling new heights is the official Sherlock live game, which will have you play detective and piece together clues from the stars of the hit BBC drama. One of the best escape rooms in West London, there are also other versions such as The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Experience.
Looking for the best escape rooms in London? Then check out Trapped. Whether you fancy getting locked in a prison van, holed up with a zombie or immersing yourself in the world of undercover spies, this crackin' experience is bound to impress.
A premium escape room experience in the heart of central London, AIM offers an unparalleled adventure combining technology and immersive theatrics to really add extra thrills to your visit. Think you've got what takes? Assemble a crack team and take on one of the four puzzles.
Looking for the creepiest escape rooms in London? No Escape is bringing chilling experiences to Oxford Street and Aldgate. Whether you fancy taking on a terrifying toy store or the demon barber, these 60-minute activities are sure to thrill.
Put your noggin to the test over at VR N3XT in Bromley, where you'll find a range of immersive and mind-bending escape rooms. Whether you're a solo strategist or fancy a bit of team building, this virtual reality experience is not to be missed.
From getting stuck into Alice In Wonderland-inspired games to being plunged in the world of Doctor Who or Aladdin, Escape Hunt Oxford Street and Kingston is a great choice of fun things to do as a group. Think solving puzzles and clues across these fully immersive experiences.
@ Ninth Life on Saturday 9th December 2023 and 3 other Saturdays
Taking place at Ninth Life in Catford, The Hunt For The Smoking Caterpillar is a thrilling escape room experience with mind-bending tasks and hilarious immersive actors. Step into a bonkers re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland, where literally anything can happen.
Mission: Breakout London is ideal when you're after themed escape rooms. Choose between Bletchley Park code-breaking, unsolved mysteries and underground post-apocalyptic adventures. Better yet, there's a DesignMyNight exclusive discount code for 20% off too.
Catering for groups of up to 20 and with a concept that travels to you, Aftermath The Game is a brilliant corporate escape experience. Working as part of a team, you have to solve various clues and puzzles in order to work out the case of a grisly murder.
From becoming witches and wizards fighting dark forces to getting away with heists or solving crimes with our favourite resident of 221B Baker Street, Breakin' Escape Rooms has plenty of different themes to uncover. Plus, you'll get 90 amazing minutes in your new world.
If you're looking for a challenge in the city, then check out Camden's Mazer Zone. Whether you want to save the world or steal a precious jewel from a Hatton Garden safe, this immersive escape room experience will you solve riddles or crack codes to complete the tasks.
Electric Gamebox offers immersive group gaming in Wandsworth. Escape to another world and mine for Martian minerals, save the Royal family or be tested by aliens. This place uses state-of-the-art touch screens, projection mapping and more to give you an unbelievably real experience.
This Kings Cross venue claims to be London's longest-standing escape room, with state-of-the-art set design, thrilling missions and a plethora of games to play. Step into an espionage-inspired experience with just 60 minutes to break free.
@ Control Room B on Various dates from Saturday 2nd December 2023
Head along to Battersea Power Station's Control Room B for Escape The Power Cut. The thrilling experience sees you using your teamwork and problem-solving skills to beat the clock and fix the issue at hand. You'll also get to enjoy two delicious cocktails while you're at it.
Whether you fancy being tasked with a royal jewellery heist or solving the murder of a West End star, Escape Entertainment has the scenario for you. You'll get 60 minutes to crack the clues and solve puzzles while being immersed in the thrilling game.
