Percy Pendleton's Peculiar PredicamentEscape Quest United KingdomEscape roomIRLOur second visit to Escape Quest and it was just as much fun as the first. The whole experience is a delight and solving each and every puzzle is a joy. Some we did independently and some were so much fun that we chose to work on them together. We were happy with our haul of 11 pineapples but instantly wanted to go back in to complete every puzzle. Already booked for the next room in September and currently trying to fit In the Christmas room. This is a wonderful, family friendly, experience that focusses on fun puzzle solving. Treat yourself to a great day out.
Henry Fortune's House of IllusionEscape Quest United KingdomEscape roomIRLOur third visit, and the reason we drive down from Glasgow, and we’ve left as happy as ever. This story was fun and engaging, and got us doing things we’ve never done before in an escape room. Everything is beautiful. Everything is designed and made to an exacting standard and made me want to stay in the 1930s. It’s fun-filled non-stop puzzling from start to finish and we can’t wait to get back. If you’ve yet to visit Escape Quest but are a puzzle fan then treat yourself and get booked in. Elaine and Mike are a joy who know their craft and treat you like welcome friends.
UI-55Compendium Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLI can’t believe that Alex designed and made this whole room. It is an exceptional example of a room that challenges you and rewards you continuously for a full hour. There’s a varied range of puzzles so we were constantly busy on tasks that appealed. You can give up on something that’s frustrating and find twenty other things to entertain you. We found it a joy from start to finish and would happily go back and work on different puzzles. If solving puzzles appeals to you then treat yourself to an hour of fun. And, if you are passionate about escape rooms, have a chat with Alex after you’ve experienced his handy work. We can’t wait to return and try the other rooms.
Mistletoe MysteriesEscape Quest United KingdomEscape roomIRLIt is a genuine pleasure to visit Chapelgates and a joy to talk with Elaine and Mike before and after the adventure. Everything about Escape Quest is planned and executed to the highest standard. The puzzles are fun, engaging and so unique and challenging that we talk about them long after we leave. We only have one mystery left to solve and this saddens me but I am more than excited to start right back at the beginning and do each mystery again. This company is the gold standard of escape rooms in the UK and I would encourage anyone who has yet to visit this beautiful street to get booked in as soon as possible. You really won’t regret it.
The JailNomad EscapeEscape roomIRLJust wonderful to have Nomad Escape Rooms open. Fran and Richard have done a wonderful job and their enthusiasm and love of escape rooms shines through in every part of the experience. We loved The Jail experience. It had a super array of puzzles and some of them even allow for that head slap moment. We honestly came out feeling smart! Go and support them and enjoy escaping from The Jail.
Titterton's ToffeesEscape Quest United KingdomEscape roomIRLCompletely lives up to the positive reviews. We loved every puzzle solving second and are currently planning our return. The hosts were wonderful and their passion shines through in every beautiful detail and clever puzzle. If you love puzzles and haven’t been here yet then treat yourself to an hour of joy. Update: Now on our second visits to Elaine and Mike. I can’t begin to describe the amount of fun we have here. These rooms are just our favourite. The quality of puzzle, the workmanship and the warm welcome leave us full of joy and constantly planning a return. Go if you haven’t been yet!
cQ OrigenesclueQuestEscape roomIRLSadie was a super GM who really made us feel welcomed back and provided excellent support in terms of nudges and the odd kick in the pants when needed. There’s a lot to do in this room and we found it tricky to keep up with what to do, when to do it and what should happen next but perhaps that’s just us. It was still great fun and the theming is absolutely stunning. I have loved all the games here but this is definitely the most challenging. Maybe another pair of hands would have helped.
The LocktopusKnockout Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLJust wonderful. A puzzler’s paradise but be warned this room is quite the challenge. Maybe don’t try this if you’re quite new to escaping. We went through phases of busily solving and phases of just standing still and staring at things. Everything looks amazing and everything is covered in puzzles that call to you. The main computer and the pads for inputting answers are enticingly good and keep calling you back. Finally, our warm welcome from Ash was wonderful. He guided us through with patience, humour and enthusiasm even though it was late at night and we were tired and not at our best. Make peace with the fact that you will not get close to completing every puzzle - you won’t even see many of them - and just have a hectic hour of puzzling joy.
The Deacon's CabinetEscape The PastEscape roomIRLJulia was a wonderful host who, with the help of some nice light and sound work and a stunning location, set the scene beautifully. The room is a joy from start to finish for those who love a puzzle. The puzzles are varied but linear which meant that both of us were kept busy and totally engaged for the whole time. Everything is beautifully made and begs to be touched and poked and twiddled. Treat yourself to an atmospheric hour of fun puzzle solving that allows you to feel a little smart. I would happily walk right back in and do it all again. We can’t wait to try their other room.
Operation OdysseyCan You Escape?Escape roomIRLWe loved every second of this room. We played as a group of 2 and felt there was the perfect amount of puzzles to keep us busy and entertained. Some nice aha! moments that let you feel smart for a second but generally not too tricky and just great fun all round. The puzzles are themed nicely and I imagine this would be a good room to do with kids. Matthew and his associate Steve, from NASA, were a joy and expertly nudged us in the right direction when we just couldn't see it. We'll give this a few months then happily go back and do it all again.
