Escape games are be booked online up to 2 hours before a game slot. Players must be 10+.

Pricing
5 Players £26
4 Players £29
3 Players £32
2 Players £35

Game Times
10:30am [Friday, Saturday, Sunday only], 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm

Please Note
Magna Carta Murder only bookable up to 3 weeks in advance because it shares some areas with our event space The Guard Chamber. Please check back 3 weeks before your desired date for when the slots become available.

Age Restrictions
Children aged 10-16 are permitted to take part if accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult aged 18+ and must be supervised at all times. Some game themes such as war and punishment may be unsuitable for some.

Cancellations and Refunds
You can request a cancellation and refund for a full-priced booking up to 24 hours before it is due to start. Cancellations within 24 hours of a game’s start time are unfortunately non-refundable due to the allocation of staff members.

Arrival
You should arrive 15 minutes before your booking so that you are ready to play at your game time. If you are running late please let us know as soon as you can, unfortunately any late arrival could reduce your 60 minute game time as we have to be ready for the next booking which includes a 30 minute reset of the game.

Alcohol
Your utmost care and attention is required to escape from the towers safely. Any players who arrive intoxicated will be refused entry, in these circumstances refunds are not available.

What’s an Escape Room?
You and your team have 60 minutes to escape from one of 3 escape room experiences, the aim of the game is to escape by solving clues, puzzles and finding combinations and keys as you find yourself immersed in a truly unique and atmospheric setting.

Arriving For Your Game
Our friendly Gamemasters will welcome you on the ground floor at your game time. If you arrive early you can enjoy food & drinks in The Pound Bar & Restaurant while you wait. There’s plenty of WCs to use either in The Pound or up the tower stairs on the first floor.

Briefing & Debriefing
There’s time for a 15 minute briefing before your game where your Gamemaster will share any important information and provide you with any tips you need if you’re new to escape rooms [careful they’re addictive!] and a 15 minute debriefing to recap any highlights of your escape!

During Your Game
You have 60 minutes to escape! Your Gamemaster will help you along the way with clues if needed!

After Your Game
The Pound Bar & Restaurant on the ground floor is ideal to relive the best bits of your game with your teammates! Enjoy your 10% discount on food and drinks and sit in one of our 3 beautifully restored police station cells.

Accessibility
Because of the restrictions of our heritage building [a scheduled monument and listed building] the only access to The Crime & Punishment Lab is via 4 flights of stairs. The Comms Room is on the ground floor but has a narrow doorways and corridor and is only accessible from a narrow path after crossing the road. Magna Carta Murder involves multiple flights of spiral stairs and is set on the first floor. Please contact us if you would like any further information on accessibility.

Station Road West Multi-Storey car park is currently the cheapest nearby car park - just 4 minutes walk.

Parking is available in Pound Lane Car Park, North Lane Car Park, or Millers Field Car Park. Register here on the Canterbury City Council website for ticketless parking, simply drive in and drive out!

Canterbury West train station is just 5 minutes walk with services to the coast, Ashford & highspeed to London St Pancras International in just 56 minutes.

Can I play with medical conditions or mobility issues?
The games may not be suitable for people with limited mobility, people with sensory deficit, or people with other medical conditions that may be exacerbated by sudden or loud noises, darkness, stress, fear, confined spaces or crawling.

Are there special effects?
Yes we use theatrical smoke, strobe lighting, flashing lights and loud music to immerse you in our stories.

Are the games scary?
Escape In The Towers games are set within a real gaol [prison] built in 1380 and 1830. This gives it a natural eerie atmosphere but it is not designed to be scary. It does, however, feature darkness, loud noises, heightened tension, surprises and themes that some people may find uncomfortable. With the exception of the brief introduction to Magna Carta Murder there are no actors inside the room, just you and your team.

How many people can play?
Our rooms are designed for 2 to 5 players [This number is limited because of the size of the game spaces]. Larger teams can split over multiple rooms.

Are there any confined spaces?
There are no confined spaces in our games, however the nature of the original prison cells may feel claustrophobic to some, but no spaces are smaller than the briefing areas.

Am I locked in?
In the Crime & Punishment Lab and The Comms Room players are locked into the room but can exit at any point by pressing the emergency exit buttons to exit the room. Magna Carta Murder is open.

Are we on our own in the room?
All of our escape room adventures are private, so you will never have to share your game with strangers. There are no actors inside the room, however in Magna Carta Murder your Gamemaster may assist you inside the room at certain points.

What should I wear and can I store my possessions?
We suggest you wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty or potentially damaged. It is advised that clothes and shoes are well-fitting. Coats and bags can be left with your Gamemaster in the private briefing room which is covered by CCTV.

Are escape rooms dangerous?
Safety is our primary concern. We have gone to every length to ensure our escape rooms are safe and fun to play in. Players are free to exit the game at any point using exit buttons. Your Gamemaster monitors your game on CCTV [and audio] in the room next to you. However, this is a live action escape game and you will need to exercise all of the caution you would do in the real world. If you are careless or use force you may injure yourself or others. You play at your own risk and a full safety briefing is given beforehand.