Escape rooms for kids in Newcastle upon Tyne

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

11 escape rooms
First Contact
Escape game

First Contact

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

You're trapped inside an alien's chamber as its next trophy. Can you escape before it returns? Your survival depends on your swift strategy and adrenaline rush.

Dead Man's Hand
Escape game

Dead Man's Hand

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Survive malfunctioning robots at Western World! Break into the saloon's safe, find the owner's handprint, and escape before they break in. Can you find the Dead Man's Hand in this thrilling escape room adventure?

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Explore the mystery behind the closed wizard supply shop! Will you unveil the forces of evil behind Ms Garbo's disappearance, or will you get caught yourself? Stay alert...

Demon Barber
Escape game

Demon Barber

  • 2-5 people10+60 min.

People vanish; a horrid smell reeks from the bakehouse oven. Mrs Lovett gives meat pies but deflects questions to Mr Todd. Dare to get Fleet Street's closest shave?

The Arcade
Escape game

The Arcade

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Get ready for a wild adventure in the 80s! When a power surge sends you back to 1987, can you make it back to the future before you get trapped in the past?

The Bank Heist
Escape game

The Bank Heist

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Join the heist of the century! Retrieve a rare diamond for the Boss, dodge security systems, and escape with as much loot as possible before cops arrive. 60 minutes and ticking!

Prison Breakout
Escape game

Prison Breakout

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Wrongly incarcerated with a corrupt warden? Work on an escape plan, get out of your cell, disarm the security! Be quick, the warden returns in an hour!

  • 2-5 people10+60 min.

Join Professor Moriarty's quest against Sherlock. Break into 221B Baker Street, decipher Sherlock's codes, and steal a historical artifact. But beware, Sherlock and Dr Watson are on their way back!

Armageddon
Escape game

Armageddon

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

An asteroid is hurtling towards earth, and we need you to save us all! Set in a Cold War bunker, can you get the bunker working and launch a rocket to destroy the asteroid in time?

ElectriCity
Escape game

ElectriCity

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Embark on a thrilling journey back to Newcastle's industrial past in Electric City! Help Joseph Swan protect his invention against his detractors. Can you save his pioneering work and secure the North East's industrial heritage?

Plague
Escape game

Plague

  • 2-8 people10+60 min.

Overlooking a real-life plague pit, enter our plague room. Can you outwit the crazed Plague doctor and escape before the horror of the Black Death gets you?

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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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.