Escape room 12+
Bedlam
- 2–6Players
- 60 minutesTime
- Difficult. Dense puzzles. Better with some experience.Difficulty
- Tense. A heavy mood, few sudden scares.Scariness
- from £ 60Price
About the escape room
The Bedlam escape room in Bury invites you behind the walls of one of Britain’s most notorious asylums.
Bentham Asylum has been standing since the 1900s. By 1950, the building had earned a chilling new nickname — BEDLAM — after a string of disturbing events over the previous 50 years left staff and patients scarred and the authorities baffled. Then, in 1974, Cell P23 was mysteriously locked without explanation, and no one has been allowed inside since.
You and your team are the top investigative journalists in your field, and you have been tasked with uncovering the truth. Can you go undercover, get into the cell undetected, and escape with the documents that will finally expose the secrets of BEDLAM?
Important information and features of the escape room
This room contains colour puzzles; crawling is required. If you do not wish to crawl, please call in advance for a bypass. All players under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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AI Overview
AIPlayers consistently praise the puzzle flow and how everything ties into the Bedlam narrative. The room is physically small, with some crawling and split-team moments, and many duos finish with time to spare. Staff support and a dedicated GM get repeated shout-outs for timely, accurate hints. Overall difficulty skews moderate-to-easy for enthusiasts but still engaging.
WeaknessesSpace is tight, and multiple crawls won’t suit everyone. Experienced groups may find it on the easier or more standard side and blast through quickly. More than three or four players could feel cramped.
StrengthsImmersive set dressing and on-theme challenges make the space feel like a real ward. Puzzles are varied, fair, and include at least one standout mechanic with a lens that surprises veterans. Hosting is attentive and elevates the experience.
SecurityStandard briefings and close GM monitoring keep things on track. Expect tight spaces and repeated crawling; advise the venue in advance if mobility is a concern.
Level of fearNot scary and no jump scares or live actors, despite the asylum theme. Suitable for teens and cautious players who want mood without horror.
Actors' gameNo live actors; interaction is through a dedicated GM who watches closely and nudges when needed. Reviews highlight passionate staff and precise, timely clueing.
Quality of riddlesA clean mix of tech and classic locks with logical progression and honest cluing. Observation and teamwork matter, with moments that split players across areas. One lens-based puzzle stands out as clever and memorable.
PlotYou’re journalists digging into the long-locked cell P23 at Bentham Asylum, piecing together what happened and slipping out with the truth. The narrative threads through the tasks without heavy exposition.
Difficulty levelModerate for newcomers, on the easier side for veterans who may set quick times. Great for pairs or trios; larger groups could feel crowded.
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