Spellbound
Escape room 12+

Spellbound

4.74
4 - 10 people60 minutesDifficult
Uncover the story of convicted witches from 1607 in a woodland cabin, now loaded with puzzles and mysteries. Work as a team, solve riddles and escape. Brace yourself, something wicked this way comes...
Large groupsFor prosWith children

Difficult
Not scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
About the escape room
In the witchcraft trials of 1607, two women were convicted in Derby despite protesting innocence. For centuries, their woodland cabin remained untouched. Now their story continues: one of mystery, deception and magic…and you will become part of the legend. Work together as a team to solve the puzzles and escape. Something wicked this way comes…
AI
Brief assessment
Navigator AI
A richly witchy escape stuffed with clever, satisfying puzzles and a punchy, theatrical finale. Go with three to five if you like nonlinear games and want to stay busy the whole time.

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Location

0757 2542451
Paid Parking
Wifi
Wardrobe

AI Overview

AIPlayers love the atmospheric set and the big mix of puzzle types, with plenty to keep everyone occupied. The game is strongly nonlinear, so larger teams generally do better and see more of the content. Several highlight a great endgame that delivers chills. Common issues include very low lighting, some faded symbols, and tech that can be fussy and break immersion.
WeaknessesLighting is very dim and some visuals are hard to read. A few tech steps feel overly precise, and the open layout can feel chaotic with less sense of progression. Largely a single-space experience.
StrengthsImmersive cabin-in-the-woods vibe with a clear magical thread running through. Loads of logical, varied puzzles so people can split up and contribute, capped by a memorable finale.
SecurityYou may start split into small cages, but staff monitor and can assist. Low light means watch your step; no other specific concerns reported.
Level of fearSpooky and moody rather than outright scary, with a few goosebump moments near the end. Fine for teens and adults; younger kids may find the darkness intense.
Actors' gameNo live actors mentioned. Interaction is with the environment, props, and tech rather than performers.
Quality of riddlesWide variety and mostly fair, from logic and symbols to teamwork beats, with clueing that helps without spoon-feeding. Groups reported solving lots unaided. A handful of tech-driven interactions can be finicky.
PlotLeans into the 1607 witch trials and a long-abandoned cabin, unfolding a tale of mystery and magic as you progress. The story builds toward a theatrical reveal without giving everything away early.
Difficulty levelHigh puzzle density and a nonlinear flow make it best for teams of 3–5 with some experience. Duos and brand-new players can still have fun but may feel stretched for time and miss the sense of progression.

Reviews

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Becky L.
Beginner
4
Played with a mix of first-timers and veterans and there was something for everyone, with enough content to keep all of us busy. The fully open, nonlinear layout meant some folks never even saw certain puzzles, and the lack of clear progression felt a bit chaotic. Theme was spot on, but the room is very dark and some faded symbols were tough to read, plus a few tech steps were so picky we needed i
01.03.2025
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Tom A.
Beginner
5
Absolutely loved it. Four of us played and there was always something to jump on, with no waiting around thanks to the nonlinear flow. We teamed up when needed, and the finale gave me actual goosebumps. Firmly in my top five.
27.11.2025
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Guest
Beginner
4
Loved the split start in cages and the way we could all work in parallel. It did feel a bit chaotic at times, but the atmosphere carried it. Solid recommendation for groups.
14.12.2025
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Owen C.
Beginner
4
So much to tackle that I was glad we had a team of four. Clues were on point and we barely needed nudges. It’s mostly one space, and you kick off split into pairs in small cages, which was a fun opener.
12.09.2025
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James T.
Beginner
5
Exactly the kind of logical, busy room we like. Clues were fair, we barely needed hints, and the last sequence was a blast. Four players felt ideal.
08.02.2025
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Hannah W.
Beginner
4
We had a blast, but with just three of us the branching paths stretched us thin. Strong atmosphere, engaging story, and solid puzzles throughout.
13.01.2025
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Nadia S.
Beginner
4
Packed with puzzles, and as a team of four we felt we’d truly earned the win. The build to the last puzzle was excellent, and the final sequence had great theatrical flair.
24.10.2025
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Sam R.
Beginner
5
Stunning set, proper witchy mood, and that ending absolutely slapped. We went as four and every one of us had something to do the whole time. A fave for puzzle lovers.
22.06.2025
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Maya B.
Beginner
3
Good story and some clever mechanisms, yet a few tech bits felt temperamental and needed super-precise placement. Kinda pulled me out of it, though overall we enjoyed the ride.
01.01.2025
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Alex_89
Beginner
4
Great variety and lots of aha moments, but it’s pretty dark and a couple symbols were hard to make out. Still, we left smiling and talking about the finale.
23.02.2025
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Liam P.
Beginner
5
Gorgeous witchcraft aesthetic with spell-laced details, and the logic-led puzzles land cleanly and feel great to solve.
11.12.2025

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