2–6 players per room · Two city-centre venues · Under-16s play with an adult
Escape Peterborough is a live escape room venue with two city-centre sites, on Church Walk and in the Priestgate Vaults beneath Peterborough Museum. We’re part of Escape, the UK’s largest escape room operator. Choose from ten themed games, from the English Civil War to deep space, and work together to break out before the clock hits zero.
The Great Christmas Lock-Up
LIMITED TIME THIS CHRISTMAS
Jingle the trainee elf has locked every present with his “foolproof” festive locks, then lost the instructions. Crack the clues, open all ten presents and save his first Christmas.
45 minutes · Church Walk · Family friendly
THE ULTIMATE ESCAPE BEGINS BEYOND EARTH
Our first 90 minute escape room!
Space travel is now the norm in the modern world. What adventure awaits you on your maiden voyage into the stars? Hopefully everything goes to plan...
An incredible room blending sci-fi style with challenging puzzles for 2-6 players. Can your group navigate the ship and escape to freedom?
“Great fun. Good value and makes you think. Clever games. We will be back.”
WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY
Professor Rosewater has vanished and potions classes are cancelled. Sneak into her classroom after curfew, uncover what happened and get back to your dorm before you’re expelled.
ESCAPE THE SEVEN SEAS
Captain James’ crew are busy plundering a Spanish galleon. Break out of the brig, grab some of his treasure and escape the ship before the battle is over.
TAKEN
Your friend has been taken by a serial killer the police can’t catch. You’ve tracked them to an engineering office. Is it just an office, or the killer’s secret lair?
ODYSSEY TWENTY THREE
Our first 90-minute escape room! Space travel is the norm, but what awaits on your maiden voyage into the stars? Contains flashing lights and loud noises.
221B BAKER STREET
Moriarty has enlisted you to break into 221B Baker Street, beat Sherlock’s failsafes and steal his prized possessions, before Holmes and Watson catch you.
The Hunt
Civil war rages and Charles I is on the run from Cromwell. Search the Orme family’s home for clues to his hideout before they return. Not accessible for those with mobility issues.
THE GREAT WINE CELLAR SWINDLE
1840: Thomas Cooke has let slip where his family’s treasures are hidden, and you’ve spiked his drink. Crack the cellar’s puzzles and steal the loot before he wakes. Not accessible for those with mobility issues.
BURIED ALIVE
Plague has swept the nation and your friend has been left in the mortuary, but not everyone buried is dead. Free them before you’re all buried alive. Expect shocks and surprises. Not accessible for those with mobility issues.
We now have virtual reality at our Church Walk location!
Using the latest technology, jump into a virtual world and take on the incredible challenges that await! From breaking out of The Prison, braving it in The House of Fear or taking a trip to Wonderland, these are just a few of the VR Escape Rooms that we have offer. For an adrenaline fuelled session, we also have Safe Night, a free-roam zombie survival experiences that is sure to get your heart racing!
These games are run by us, but are currently found under the name The Mind Factory. Please press the ‘Book Now’ button below to be taken to The Mind Factory website where you can browse the experiences and book your session!
Escape Peterborough
23 Church Walk
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE1 1SB
Escape Peterborough
Peterborough Museum
Priestgate Vaults
51 Priestgate
Peterborough
PE1 1LF
Package deals are our specialty! Whether your team is big or small, regardless of the event- we’ll have a deal for you.
There’s no shortage to the kinds of groups we can host, with deals of all kinds to satisfy. And there’s still loads more we can offer! Download our brochure today to see everything we can provide for your team.
We’d love to work with you to make the perfect event. Contact us and we’ll put together a custom package that suits your needs.
Our rooms can accommodate between 2 and 6 players, though some are limited to 5 players. Please see individual rooms for details. If you have a larger group you will need to book multiple rooms.
While there is no restriction on age, the puzzles may be too demanding for those under 10. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult as part of the group in the room.
Church Walk: From Westgate, turn north up Park Road, then take the second right onto Church Walk.
Museum: From the Queensgate Bus Station, head south and we are about a 5 minute walk away.
Church Walk: Please be aware that Taken, The Cabin, Escape The Seven Seas and Odyssey Twenty Three are up two flights of stairs.
Museum: Our games at the Priestgate Vaults are down a flight of stairs. Please take this into consideration when making a booking.
Church Walk: We have on-street parking immediatly outside of the venue.
Museum: The closest car park can be found on Trinity Street, just around the corner from our Priestgate location.
