Escape rooms for kids in Exeter

Magic schools, treasure hunts, and friendly puzzles — these 11 escape rooms in Exeter are designed for young players and children's parties. Each card shows the recommended age, team size, and duration.

11 escape rooms
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

You're a samurai in ancient Japan. Your mission? Defeat the infamous warlord, Tanaka. Overcome his curse and steal his magical stone to achieve victory, but beware - failure means a fate worse than death.

The Last Vikings
Escape game

The Last Vikings

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Enter the afterlife as a Viking who didn't die in battle. You've one hour to appeal to the gods before Valhalla's gates close. Can you win their favor and save your soul?

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Join the thrill of a pirate galleon amid a High Seas battle! With your captain killed, your sinking ship, treasure chest and only an hour to escape before sharks get you- test your bravery!

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Dive into a Wonderland mystery! The Hatter is accused of tart theft, with Alice missing it's your time to save the day. Find the Queen’s Tarts in 60 minutes or face dire consequences. Your adventure awaits...

Timelock
Escape game

Timelock

  • 2-12 people12+60 min.

Professor Samuel Pottenger has been kidnapped! Join Timelock, a team of scientific brains, to secure his research before it falls into wrong hands. Enter the study and discover secrets...

Parallax
Escape game

Parallax

  • 2-12 people6+60 min.

Time-travel genius, Professor Pottenger, is kidnapped! Assemble your detective team and head to Parallax Bunker. Break in, retrieve info before the alarm sets off!

  • 2-8 people6+60 min.

Dive into the haunted world of Mount Clifton Manor. Solve the mysteries surrounding the ghostly sightings and the disappearance of Lord Frederick Clifton. Will you uncover the secrets?

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Exeter’s ancient magic is in danger! Despite being Nulmag, the Isca Magica Concilium trusts your team to save their Dragon egg and restore Exeter's magical power.

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 Exeter 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.