Escape rooms for kids in London

Magic schools, treasure hunts, and friendly puzzles — these 70 escape rooms in London are designed for young players and children's parties. Each card shows the recommended age, team size, and duration.

70 escape rooms
Spy Heroes
Escape room

Spy Heroes

  • 2-5 people6+60 min.

Your friend and spy, James is missing. Solve puzzles, deploy gadgets and use your intellect to escape from his trap-powered restaurant and save him from his evil arch-enemy. Suitable for all ages.

DistrictHammersmith & CityAldgate East
Spygames
Escape room

Spygames

  • 2-5 people6+50 min.

Challenge yourself in a high-stakes realm crafted by CIA and Special Ops experts. Engage in thrilling tests of agility, strategy, and teamwork with your squad. Prepare for digital and physical rewards as you choose your mission type and dive into the action. Ready to level up?

PiccadillyCovent Garden
  • 2-5 people8+60 min.

Ready to unleash your magical prowess? Fresh from The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, face the challenge where spells meet reality. Can your team of novice magicians enchant their way through this perilous job interview? Power up for the ultimate magical showdown!

CentralChancery Lane
Pushed for Time
Escape room

Pushed for Time

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Begin your adventure in front of a Parisian Art Deco elevator in Pushed for Time. Choose your path wisely, as sometimes the only way forwards is back. 2 player option available midweek only.

St. Mary's (Whitechapel Road)
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Board a doomed spaceship to prevent a disaster. A rogue Dalek is recharging its weapons; stop it before it exterminates all. Solve puzzles, shut down the power core, and save 10,000 passengers. You have 60 min. If you fail, your destination is extermination!

CentralNorthernTottenham Court Road
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Wrongfully accused in 1952, you face execution in Alcatraz prison. Can you escape your cell before guards come for you? Prove your innocence before it's too late!

JubileeNorth Greenwich
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Join Hexmore, the world's most prestigious magic school. Headmaster, Aldeus Hexmore, invites you to test your abilities. Start your journey towards magical greatness now!

PiccadillyPark Royal
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Step into Wonderland, where the Hatter stands accused of stealing the Queen’s Tarts. Alice is missing. Can you find and return the Queen’s Tarts in 60 minutes, or will it be off with the Hatter’s head?

CentralNorthernTottenham Court Road
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Board a pirate galleon in the heat of battle, navigate a shipwreck, plunder Blackbeard's treasure and escape within 60 minutes or meet your doom in the deep blue sea.

CentralNorthernTottenham Court Road
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Abanazar stole the lamp and plunged Arabia into turmoil. Can you break the spells, retrieve the magical lamp, and save the genie? Act NOW before it's too late!

CentralNorthernTottenham Court Road
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

In the depths of Mexico's southern jungles, an ancient legend awakens. The Eye of Huitzilopochtli, a colossal yellow diamond, was hidden during the Spanish Conquest. Now, as expeditions close in, it's a race against time to secure the gem for the Museum of Mexico before treasure hunters strike!

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Steer Captain Nemo's damaged ship to sanctuary, locate Atlantis within 60 minutes or risk it remaining undiscovered for another two thousand years. The fate of Atlantis is in your hands.

CentralNorthernTottenham Court Road
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Enter the Wild West. Protect East Victoria from the Bill French Gang. With just an hour to repair a broken locomotive, think fast. No time to waste!

CentralNorthernTottenham Court Road
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Join the pirate galleon battle, loot Blackbeard's treasure, and escape his sinking ship in just 60 minutes or face the sharks!

Excalibur
Escape room

Excalibur

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Unleash your inner hero in a thrilling escape room challenge. Draw Excalibur from the stone and restore England’s glory. With only an hour on the clock, can you and your fellow Knights find the legendary sword and prove your worth to the realm?

DistrictEast Putney
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Embark on a daring adventure in the 1922 Egyptian deserts. A stolen amulet unleashes an ancient curse; a terrifying mummy seeks vengeance. Can you and your team return the amulet to the pharaoh's tomb, break the curse, and escape the Valley of the Kings? The clock is ticking!

DistrictEast Putney
The Last Vikings
Escape room

The Last Vikings

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

A mighty Viking village is threatened by Ice Giants. With warriors away, you turn to the gods for mercy. But with them absent, you only have an hour to save your village. Can you summon the gods before it's too late?

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Experience an enthralling adventure as the Doctor's friend. You have 60 minutes to defeat a rogue Dalek aboard a doomed spaceship or face extermination. It's a race against time!

Jewel of India
Escape room

Jewel of India

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Unlock the power of an ancient amulet as the Festival of Light unfolds around you. With 60 minutes before sunset, gather your team to find the eight gemstones, each holding divine power. Race against time in this immersive escape room adventure set in vibrant India. Will you seize your fortune?

DistrictEast Putney
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Join the desperate rush in the Wild West! Rescue the tiny town of East Victoria and outsmart the bloodthirsty Bill French Gang. Fix a rusty locomotive in an hour to escape death and secure the gold. Act fast, think faster, every second counts!

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

The Hatter accused, Queen's Tarts missing, Alice gone! Can you solve the riddle in 60 minutes and save Hatter's head? Curiouser and curiouser...

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Venture deep into the Mexican jungle, racing against time to uncover the legendary Eye of the Sun God before it falls into the wrong hands. As rival treasure hunters close in, you'll need all your wits to solve ancient mysteries and ensure the gem's safe return to Mexico.

DistrictEast Putney
Flander's Magic
New
Escape room

Flander's Magic

  • 1-4 people10+80 min.

In the mystical town of Arcania, where magic fuels everything, your friend Flander is an anomaly. Today’s his birthday, and you've planned an unforgettable surprise: a potion granting him magical powers. But securing this gift promises an adventure beyond your wildest dreams!

JubileeNorthernLondon Bridge
Mayan Temple
Escape room

Mayan Temple

  • 2-4 people10+60 min.

Venture into the heart of Mesoamerica and discover a hidden Mayan temple. Unravel ancient secrets and navigate intricate puzzles within this visually stunning escape room. Time is fleeting; will you make it out before it slips away? Perfect for families and history buffs alike.

CircleHammersmith & CityShepherd's Bush Market
  • 2-4 people10+60 min.

Step into the immersive world of 'Beyond Medusa's Gate', a thrilling escape game set in the majestic re-creation of Ancient Greece inspired by Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey. Solve puzzles, explore historical wonders, and embark on an epic adventure that blurs the line between reality and myth!

DistrictPiccadillyHammersmith (District and Piccadilly lines)
  • 2-4 people10+60 min.

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Ubisoft's VR Escape Room - Escape The Lost Pyramid. Get ready to step into the shoes of lost explorers in 1928, unravel mysteries, and find the elusive treasure in this immersive, multiplayer experience perfect for VR newcomers. Book now!

DistrictPiccadillyHammersmith (District and Piccadilly lines)
overthrone
Escape room

overthrone

  • 2-5 people10+60 min.

Enter a medieval world in turmoil, with the throne unoccupied and rivals lurking. Discover the crown and scepter, claim your destiny, and restore order. Perfect for beginners and family adventures, this quest offers a gentle challenge in a race against time.

NorthernMorden
  • 2-5 people10+60 min.

Set sail on an epic adventure across the Seven Seas in search of a legendary treasure. Rumored to grant any wish your heart desires, will you and your crew overcome daunting obstacles and perilous waters to find it? Dare to wager your luck or risk being lost forever.

CircleHammersmith & CityShepherd's Bush Market
Mary’s Curse
Escape room

Mary’s Curse

  • 2-5 people10+90 min.

In the shadowed town of Quietmere, a mysterious curse looms as villagers vanish without a trace. Legend holds that Quiet Mary seeks her stolen Golden Heart. Can you unravel the secrets and lift the curse in time? Many have dared to try, yet none have returned.

PiccadillyHeathrow Terminal 5
Mayan Temple
Escape room

Mayan Temple

  • 2-5 people10+25 min.

Unearth secrets of ancient Mayan temples hidden deep in Mesoamerica's forests. Is it just a legend or a tale untold? Your curiosity could reveal all...

DistrictHammersmith & CityStepney Green
  • 2-5 people10+60 min.

Experience the thrill of an underground casino heist! Uncover hidden tools, gamble time, and escape before security arrives. Will you be consumed by greed or will fortune favor you? Risk it all!

DistrictHammersmith & CityStepney Green
  • 3-6 people10+60 min.

Dare to descend into the eerie depths of a closed tube station. Based on the true 1924 story of a passenger lost in South Kentish Town. Excite your intellect and pump your adrenaline!

NorthernCamden Town
  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

It's 1945, RAF Tangmere. Air Commodores secretly ship in high-quality ale. Will you seize the chance to break in, find the stash, and celebrate Victory Day in style?

St. Mary's (Whitechapel Road)
Underground 2099
Escape room

Underground 2099

  • 3-6 people10+60 min.

Step into the shoes of a post-apocalyptic rat fight to reclaim a radioactive London. You must thwart the sinister plot of their leader, King Rat - your journey awaits!

NorthernCamden Town
  • 2-6 people10+210 min.

Join a thrilling fairytale adventure to discover the Enchanted Mirror, showcasing your wisdom against the cunning of a wicked Queen. Can you outsmart her and avoid the dire consequences of failure?

NorthernOld Street
  • 2-6 people10+210 min.

Step into the enigmatic world of Professor James Moriarty, where he challenges the sharpest intellects in London with his intricate puzzles. Solve them, and he promises a proposition of a lifetime. Dare to enter?

NorthernOld Street
Codebreakers
Escape room

Codebreakers

  • 3-6 people10+60 min.

Crack the Nazi code, escape the room and save the world! A gripping true story game where you have just 60 minutes to succeed. Requires wit and teamwork!

NorthernCamden Town
  • 2-6 people10+210 min.

Prepare for a mind-bending journey as the Cheshire Cat invites you to uncover riddles across London. Piece together the enigmatic clues and dive into a realm where reality bends, leading you to a hidden conspiracy lurking within the shadows of Wonderland.

NorthernOld Street
  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Embark on a thrilling journey across the Seven Seas in search of a legendary treasure. Fight, survive and decipher the path to fulfill your heart's desire. Will you brave the odds or be lost forever?

DistrictHammersmith & CityStepney Green
Twisted Tales
Escape room

Twisted Tales

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

A missing woman, a desperate author, and a mysterious book. Investigate Olivia's vanishing only to be swept into a world where fiction blurs into reality. Uncover the truth, or remain trapped in this enigmatic tale forever.

JubileeBermondsey
  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Tinkerbell needs your help! Journey to Neverland and rescue Peter Pan from Captain Hook's clutches in this thrilling adventure.

JubileeNorth Greenwich
  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Return to the school of Witchcraft and Wizardry for one last mystery. With the professor gone mad with power, you've been trapped, and your magic is at risk. Time is running out—can you retrieve your wand and escape before all is lost?

CircleHammersmith & CityShepherd's Bush Market
  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Unravel mysteries, bypass intricate locks, and outwit high-tech security in a race against time to claim the legendary Holy Grail. Test your wits and teamwork in this thrilling, puzzle-filled adventure!

NorthernMorden
Alice
Escape room

Alice

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Dive into Wonderland's mysteries at Escape London Islington! Unravel curious puzzles, hidden secrets, and discover Alice's fate. Race against the clock in this fantastical escape room where nothing is quite as it seems. Can your team solve the enigma in 60 minutes?

VictoriaHighbury & Islington
Magic Emporium
Escape room

Magic Emporium

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Dive into the ultimate challenge at the Magic Emporium! Discover a hidden artefact and escape the forbidden wing before time runs out. Perfect for experienced players, this 5/5 difficulty room will test your wits as you navigate enchanted puzzles. Will you make it in time?

VictoriaHighbury & Islington
  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Dive into the shadows of a newly uncovered underground casino where risk meets reward. With a brief window, disable security, raid the vaults, and make your escape before surveillance kicks back. Will fortune favor your swift hands, or will time be your ultimate gamble?

CircleHammersmith & CityShepherd's Bush Market
Time cops
Outdoor

Time cops

  • 2-6 people10+90 min.
CentralNorthernTottenham Court Road
  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

An abandoned toy store harboring mysteries in a quaint village. Strange happenings, missing children. Are you brave enough to uncover the truth? Dare to enter…

DistrictHammersmith & CityAldgate East
Prison Break
Escape room

Prison Break

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Trapped behind bars for a crime you didn't commit, your skills as a former police officer are your only hope. Can you escape and expose the conspiracy, or will injustice prevail? The clock is ticking, and your freedom and honor hang in the balance.

DistrictPiccadillyHammersmith (District and Piccadilly lines)
Mission Sigma
Escape room

Mission Sigma

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Join a daring mission to disarm a nuclear warhead and prevent an impending catastrophe! With the terrorist neutralized, the clock is ticking as your squad faces traps and challenges atop an urban high-rise. Can you stop the countdown and save the city in time?

DistrictPiccadillyHammersmith (District and Piccadilly lines)
The Breakout
Escape room

The Breakout

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Boss behind bars, urgent message, and a ticking clock. Can you break him out of Hornsey Underground Prison, or will you join him inside?

PiccadillyHolloway Road
Overthrone
Escape room

Overthrone

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

The King's throne is up for grabs! Explore the castle, find the legendary Sword of Britain and claim your rightful place. You are first onto the scene, hurry before the pretenders arrive!

CircleHammersmith & CityShepherd's Bush Market
  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Trapped in a room with your magic at stake, can you outwit a power-hungry professor and survive? Use your wits to escape in this thrilling, immersive game!

DistrictHammersmith & CityStepney Green
Jungle Quest
Escape room

Jungle Quest

  • 1-6 people10+60 min.

Stumble upon a portal in the park and enter a world of flying islands teeming with mystical creatures! Can you solve the puzzles to find your way back home, or will the enchanting beauty lure you to stay forever? Embark on an adventure where every step unravels new mysteries.

DistrictPiccadillyHammersmith (District and Piccadilly lines)
The Adventure Begins
New
  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

In a P.O.W camp's shadow, Bob Hails' legendary escape sends whispers of hope through the barracks. His journal, a trove of secrets, guides you and your comrades towards freedom. Can you decipher his clues and outsmart the guards for a daring escape of your own?

St. Mary's (Whitechapel Road)
  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

Experience the thrill of becoming a thief for the greater good in 'The Da Vinci Room'. Help Dr John Albright amass his Da Vinci collection, including the Holy Grail. With unique access and knowledge, seize your chance to steal the grail while the professor is away. Will you succeed?

CircleHammersmith & CityShepherd's Bush Market
R.M.S. Titanic
Escape room

R.M.S. Titanic

  • 2-8 people10+60 min.

April 10th, 1912. The maiden voyage of the ship of dreams. Just 4 days in, a collision with an iceberg. As a first-class passenger, how would you escape the doomed ship?

JubileeNorth Greenwich

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 London 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.