Horror escape rooms in London

Dark rooms, eerie sounds, and spine-chilling stories — here are 26 escape rooms in London for true fear enthusiasts. Check the fear level on each card: from mystical thrillers to hardcore horror.

26 escape rooms
  • 4-6 people18+120 min.

Embark on a chilling adventure as TV investigators delve into the eerie woods of the infamous Reading Witch. With reports of strange noises and chilling chants, no explorer has returned. Will you unravel the mystery or become part of the legend?

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

The Gates of Hell are on the verge of opening, unleashing chaos upon the world! With just one hour to stop the impending doom, do you have the courage and cunning to seal the gates and save humanity from an apocalyptic fate?

CircleDistrictVictoriaVictoria
  • 7-12 people16+60 min.

It’s 1938 in the West End of London, and actress, Rose Rogers, has been murdered. Have you got the skills to uncover her killer?

CircleDistrictNorthernMonument
The Lost Mondrian
New
  • 1-4 people18+45 min.

Join our Cinema Bar for a thrilling 45-minute tabletop quest! Solve Mondrian’s mysterious confession and unlock a cryptic artefact that has baffled experts worldwide. Will you uncover the legendary ‘Lost Mondrian’ and unveil its captivating secrets?

St. Mary's (Whitechapel Road)
Murder Mansion
Escape room

Murder Mansion

  • 2-8 people16+60 min.

Join a renowned team of paranormal investigators on a chilling mission across London to rescue a friend kidnapped by unholy creatures. Will you live to tell the tale?

JubileeBermondsey
  • 1-99 people18+105 min.

Step into Avora, a mystical cocktail adventure. Enter a world of mystery and wonder, guided by local Avorians. Discover exotic flora, enjoy unique cocktails, and witness awe-inspiring beauty as day turns to night. Choose wisely, will you exploit or protect Avora's magical realm?

NorthernOld Street
Ravenwood Asylum
Escape room

Ravenwood Asylum

  • 2-8 people16+60 min.

As you step into the abandoned Ravenwood Asylum, the air grows heavy with secrets long buried. The doors slam shut behind you, trapping you in the dark with whispers of Patient 13. Your heart pounds as footsteps echo, each step drawing closer. What truth lies hidden in the shadows?

JubileeBermondsey
The Dentist
Escape room

The Dentist

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

You're trapped in a dentist's office with a terrible secret. With an hour to escape before your appointment 'ends' you, can you outsmart the clock and survive?

CentralNorthernTottenham Court Road
The Demon Barber
Escape room

The Demon Barber

  • 2-4 people12+60 min.

Step into the world of mystery with the city's most notorious barber shop. Where every haircut holds a secret, and only the lucky ones leave unscathed. Dare to discover what truly happens in the chair when the scissors start to snip.

CentralNorthernTottenham Court Road
The Killer
Escape room

The Killer

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Invited to watch a premiere, you black out and wake up in a dark cell. Revenge is the plot, your lives are the stakes. Can you outlast the 60-minute timer before the killer returns?

PiccadillyHolloway Road
The Darkest Hour
Escape room

The Darkest Hour

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Join us in a thrilling race against time as you investigate a long-lost command centre of Winston Churchill. Stop terrorists from activating a nuclear device that could wipe London from existence!

PiccadillyCaledonian Road
  • 2-6 people14+60 min.

Seal the Gates of Hell to prevent DEMONS descending upon the Earth and wreaking havoc! There is only one hour of time to save the Earth...can you banish the evil from The Gates of Hell?

CircleDistrictVictoriaVictoria
Cabin Fever
Escape room

Cabin Fever

  • 2-7 people16+60 min.

Stranded during a road trip, you find shelter in a secluded farmhouse. A sophisticated butler offers you a bed, only for you to wake up with a dark figure looming over you...

JubileeBermondsey
Freakshow
Escape room

Freakshow

  • 2-7 people16+60 min.

Step right up to the eerie spectacle of the haunted carnival! The echoes of laughter never cease, and tales of the mad Ringmaster's final act remain. Now, the tents rise anew, inviting you to join the sinister performance. Will you escape in time, or become part of the everlasting show?

JubileeBermondsey
  • 2-6 people14+60 min.

An anonymous tip takes us closer to Jack the Ripper's hideout! Gather your detectives, corner him and catch him before he escapes. Check Availability

JubileeNorth Greenwich
Frontline
New
Performance

Frontline

  • 4-14 people16+120 min.

Embark on intense Frontline Missions, where every choice impacts the Adamas Belt. Team up with allied ships to defend against UVPs in real-time combat zones, navigating high-stakes scenarios and making strategic decisions that shape the outcome of the war effort.

VictoriaVauxhall
Intrigue
New
Performance

Intrigue

  • 4-14 people16+120 min.

Mysterious disappearances and silent transmissions signal trouble. Dive into a world of espionage with UCN intelligence, uncovering secrets amidst riddles and deception. How deep does the mystery run? Only the deftest in skullduggery will unveil the truth within the shadows.

VictoriaVauxhall
Exploration
New
Performance

Exploration

  • 4-14 people16+120 min.

Venture into the unknown with exploration missions that unravel cosmic mysteries, uncover resources, and aid allies in distress. Navigate through the stars with a focus on discovery and intellect. Prepare for unexpected challenges where survival may demand more than just curiosity.

VictoriaVauxhall
Diplomacy
New
Performance

Diplomacy

  • 4-14 people16+120 min.

Step into the shoes of a starship captain on a mission to unify humanity's fractured diaspora. With diplomacy as your weapon and negotiation as your shield, navigate a galaxy fraught with tension and intrigue. Can you bring peace where others have sown discord?

VictoriaVauxhall
Military
New
Performance

Military

  • 4-14 people16+120 min.

Embark on a thrilling journey with Military Missions, where strategic ship-to-ship combat awaits. Defend the UCN, aid allies, and face direct assaults. Harness the power of teamwork to conquer foes and navigate the high-stakes world of naval strategy.

VictoriaVauxhall
  • 2-6 people16+60 min.

Legend states that the Vampire Lord and his clan awakens every thousand years to sate their bloodlust. Can you vanquish him in 60 minutes and save humanity?

  • 2-7 people14+60 min.

Locked in a secluded cabin tied to a sinister cult, every second counts. Can you break free before the ominous ritual starts? Dive into the ultimate horror challenge designed for the bravest souls seeking relentless suspense from the get-go.

VictoriaHighbury & Islington
  • 2-7 people14+60 min.

Step into the heart of a supernatural mystery as your team races against time to uncover the truth and close an ancient gate before shadows break free. Dive into the darkness, navigate the chilling mirror world, and seal the portal in Hammersmith's most intense escape room. Can you outwit the darkness in 60 minutes?

DistrictRavenscourt Park
  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Can you ever truly escape the past? When shadows linger and nightmares refuse to fade, second chances seem a distant dream. We thought we were free from his clutches, only to realize he was always one step ahead. Now, he's returned, ready to finish what he started. Can we break the cycle this time?

CircleHammersmith & CityShepherd's Bush Market

How scary is the horror escape room?

Horror escape rooms are the adrenaline level of the escape room world. In addition to puzzles, they use darkness, sound design, jump scares, and sometimes live actors to keep your pulse racing for a whole hour. In London, you'll find everything from atmospheric mystical stories to extreme horror where an actor might touch you.

Each room on Escape Navigator has a fear level from 1 to 5. If you're new to the genre, start with a "mystical" room (level 2–3): tense but without aggressive jump scares. Experienced players should look for level 4–5 rooms with actors — that's where true fear lives.

Most horror rooms allow players aged 16–18 and many offer "with light" or "without actor" modes for milder sessions — check the room page or ask the operator when booking.