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Escape rooms for kids in Edinburgh
Magic schools, treasure hunts, and friendly puzzles — these 10 escape rooms in Edinburgh are designed for young players and children's parties. Each card shows the recommended age, team size, and duration.
10 escape rooms
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Return To Wonderland
The Looking Glass is shattered in Edinburgh, and Wonderland's citizens are lost! Help the White Rabbit gather them up before it's off with his head. Tick-tock! Follow clues, solve puzzles, and restore order to the chaos. Adventure and mystery await!
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Journey to Atlantis
Steer Captain Nemo's damaged ship to sanctuary, locate Atlantis within 60 minutes or risk it remaining undiscovered for another two thousand years.
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Spy Academy
Get ready for endless imagination and laughter with our ultimate play experience! Ideal for curious minds, this adventure combines fun, friendship, and a lot of surprises. Don't miss out on the excitement waiting for you soon!
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A Trail of Burke & Hare
In a chilling nod to history, a body is found on The Cowgate, alongside a cryptic message. The killer emulates Edinburgh's notorious murderers, Burke and Hare, vowing more deaths unless you decipher their sinister game. A race against time and history begins.
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8 Years Later
In a world where a virus wiped out 98% of humanity, your group races against time in the lab where it all began, with infected looming. Can you save humanity or will you perish?
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Witchcraft & Wizardry
Welcome to the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! In a classroom full of tricks, puzzles, challenges and spells, does your team have the magic skills to escape?
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221B Baker Street
Face an exciting challenge in Sherlock themed escape room! Engage in a thrilling adventure, breaking into 221B Baker Street and outsmart Sherlock and Dr Watson hurrying on your tail. Are you cunning enough?
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Alice in Puzzleland
Step into Wonderland! The Hatter is accused of stealing the Queen’s Tarts and Alice is gone. It's your turn to rescue! Find tarts in 60 minutes or it’s off with his head!
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The Deacon's Cabinet
In October 1788, while Edinburgh gathers for a notorious thief's execution, you seize the chance to infiltrate Deacon Brodie's workshop. As a master craftsman and secretive criminal, his fortune is hidden within. Can you outwit the authorities and unveil the secrets inside the infamous cabinet?
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Escape rooms for kids: age, birthdays, and what to expect
Children's escape rooms turn fear into delight: vibrant decorations, tactile puzzles, and hosts who gently guide the team when they're stuck. A great alternative to another movie outing — and a hit for a child's birthday.
Pay attention to the age recommendation on each card. Rooms marked 6+ are perfect for younger schoolchildren with an adult in the room; 8+ and 10+ quests are usually completed by children on their own, with the host observing. For birthdays, many venues in Edinburgh offer party rooms, a cake corner, and group discounts — ask about this when booking.
A typical session lasts 60 minutes; teams of 2–6 players work best. Younger groups can request additional hints to ensure no one gets upset — the difficulty remains friendly.