Award winning Escape Rooms in the heart of Cambridge
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About Lockhouse
We're Cambridge's leading independent Escape Room operator, and we've been challenging and delighting adventurers of all ages for close to a decade with immersive, live-action gaming experiences.
What is An Escape Room?
An escape room is a real-life adventure game where you and your team solve puzzles, crack codes, and uncover clues to complete a mission before time runs out.
Who Can Play?
Anyone with joy and whimsy in their heart!
You don't have to be a genius or a master puzzle solver to progress through the game, and our friendly gamemasters will be on hand to give hints and guidance at every step of the way.
Perfect For...
Social Events
Whether it's someone's birthday, a Hen or Stag Do or just an otherwise ordinary night out, nothing will bring you and your friends together like a chaotic hour of racing to save the world! What better way to kick off an unforgettable evening?
Corporate Outings
Escape rooms challenge players to think quickly, communicate clearly and solve problems as a group. Everyone has to pitch in, trust each other, and work towards a shared goal. It's the ideal activity to bring your team closer together.
Family Days Out
Come as a family, leave as a team! Our rooms are fun and engaging for all ages, offering the perfect opportunity for the whole family to play and bond together. You've battled with them over screen time, now try battling with them to break an ancient curse!
People Always Ask Us...
These are some of the questions we get asked most frequently. If you have any other queries or concerns you might want to check out our dedicated FAQ page or just get in touch with us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 01223 321 216
Will We Actually Get Locked In?
Nope, this would be kidnapping! Players are always free to leave at any time, for any reason, using the same door they came in by. They can then re-enter if they so choose, although the clock will keep on ticking while they're out of the room.
Have no fear, if you need to use the bathroom or just take a quick break we have absolutely no desire to stand in your way!
Have no fear, if you need to use the bathroom or just take a quick break we have absolutely no desire to stand in your way!
Are Escape Rooms Scary?
None of our current games are horror-based or contain anything that would ordinarily be considered frightening content. Our sets are highly atmospheric, especially the Mayan Temple and Time Machine rooms, but we generally go for a somewhat campy, family friendly tone rather than high dramatic intensity. There are no jump scares!
Some of our rooms involve crawling through tunnels, climbing ladders, and other content that might potentially be distressing to players with particular phobias or sensory triggers. If you have any concerns please let us know and we'll do our best to advise of any rooms you might want to steer clear of, or potentially adapt the experience to make it more comfortable for you where this is feasible.
Some of our rooms involve crawling through tunnels, climbing ladders, and other content that might potentially be distressing to players with particular phobias or sensory triggers. If you have any concerns please let us know and we'll do our best to advise of any rooms you might want to steer clear of, or potentially adapt the experience to make it more comfortable for you where this is feasible.
How Long Do We Have to Escape?
All our games are designed to last for about an hour, and 60 minutes is the standard time limit.
We're generally happy to let players go a bit over their time so long as there isn't another group due to go into the same room immediately after. The failure state of most of our rooms is some form of apocalyptic event, it's in our best interests to help you win so that we all get to survive!
We're generally happy to let players go a bit over their time so long as there isn't another group due to go into the same room immediately after. The failure state of most of our rooms is some form of apocalyptic event, it's in our best interests to help you win so that we all get to survive!
What Happens if We Get Stuck?
Don't panic! Our GMs will be watching and listening closely as you play and be ready to dispense additional clues and pointers wherever needed. Just shout or wave for attention and help will soon be provided.
Are Escape Rooms Suitable for Kids?
Very young children (7 and under) might find some puzzles too challenging to solve without significant help from a grown up, but kids of all ages regularly play through all of our rooms and consistently have a fantastic time.
Our policies based on many years of experience running games for kids are that children aged 12+ are allowed to play unsupervised, younger children require an adult chaperone (we grant one free adult game slot per group for this purpose), kids under 5 play for free and are generally not counted towards player limits.
Our policies based on many years of experience running games for kids are that children aged 12+ are allowed to play unsupervised, younger children require an adult chaperone (we grant one free adult game slot per group for this purpose), kids under 5 play for free and are generally not counted towards player limits.
Are We Allowed to Have Our Phones?
Players are allowed to bring their phones and any other valuables they wish to keep on their person into the game (secure lockers are also provided). However we ask to please refrain from taking pictures and videos inside the rooms without prior permission, it's a delicate balance trying to keep too many of the specific details of our adventures from getting out so as not to spoil the experience for other groups.
There will be an opportunity to pose for a team photo with props and costumes provided after the game.
There will be an opportunity to pose for a team photo with props and costumes provided after the game.
How Much Does it Cost?
Pricing varies by group size and by room (our two premium rooms "The Mayan Temple" and "The Time Machine" are a major evolution in terms of production values and are accordingly priced slightly higher). Standard pricing is £67.50 for a 2 player room and £27 per head for 3+ players. Our premium rooms require a minimum of 4 players and are priced at £30 a head
We offer 10% discounts for students and Blue Light card holders alongside various other running promotions. Check out our offers page for full details
If you're planning a large event booking for 20+ people, please get in touch to discuss potential bulk discounts and other possible accommodations
Standard Pricing
2 Players - £67.50
3 Players - £81
4 Players - £108
5 Players - £135
6 Players - £162
3 Players - £81
4 Players - £108
5 Players - £135
6 Players - £162
Premium Rooms
4 Players - £120
5 Players - £150
6 Players - £180
7 Players - £210
8 Players - £240
5 Players - £150
6 Players - £180
7 Players - £210
8 Players - £240
Thousands of five star reviews
Heidi Burke
I've tried all 3 rooms now, these escape rooms are really great and worth the money. There are lots of different puzzle and props in the rooms. The staff really make the experience with their enthusiasm! Would love to see this place grow into more of a board game cafe too!
Jana Kinsey
Fantastic experience in the Time Machine room! We went as a group with two families, three parents and four kids with mixed ages under 11 years old. The puzzle was challenging but the guide perfectly adapted to our ability level, and we got lots of clues - which didn't seem to bother the kids at all. Nothing was scary or inappropriate. Highly recommend
Robert M
Time Travel escape room was really good. Difficult but not impossible. Worked very well with a family group of 6 people. Courtney was an excellent host. Highly recommend.
Radka Vasileva
We did the Egyptian Tomb, as a team building. Had a lot of fun and the game master Alex was absolutely amazing and was into the role the whole time. Will definitely recommend:)
Lily Pettit
Some friends and I came here and did The Tomb. It was incredible! The puzzles were really well thought out and Paul and the staff there were so friendly and nice. Can't wait to come again! Thanks so much!!!
Miriam joan Shellabear
I did the secret agent room with three friends and it was hilarious fun. Helen was lovely, she got us into the mood for clue hunting, and she was great at giving us hints/tips when we needed them
Guy Smith
I've done all three rooms and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone who likes a good escape room. Particularly liked the secret agent and Egyptian tomb!
Howard Bates
wow - so much fun, every last detail thought out incredibly well, and really gets the old brainbox ticking to figure it out. we will absolutely return, the egyptian tomb is next I think! keep up the good work and we'll see you soon!
Caroline Margason
Great experience, staff were lovely from start to finish. Will definitely return for another escape room
Lindsay Howley
A good activity for a group of friends or family. 3 different themes. Takes around an hour to do and costs roughly £20 per person. Well worth it, thoroughly entertaining.
Poppy Alice C.
We had a fantastic time escaping from the Egyptian Tomb (no prior knowledge about the ancient Egyptians required!). We will definitely be going back to crack another mystery and hopefully set a record! This would be a great activity for birthdays, stag/hens, work outings - use any excuse you have to get over to LockHouse!!
Chantel Correia
Today was such unexpected fun. We had a group of 6 people, aged 12 to respectable wise adult ages :) The whole experience was memorable, the staff were friendly, helpful and great sports. (Especially Fred)
Tim D.
I attended as part of a team building event whilst staying at the lovely Varsity hotel up the road - the hotel is very close and we spent a great hour playing what was an exciting and engaging game - fantastic for team building and James who ran it for us was great
Steph Hickling
The new Mayan temple room is so good - really immersive. I don’t usually like escape rooms. Harry ran it very effectively. His character was believable. Joel hosted us wonderfully. Thank you we’ll be back.
Poppy Elliott
We had a surprise birthday party here!!! Harry was absolutely amazing, with trains delayed and staying open later we are all hugely appreciative of all the effort he made!! Thank you so much x
Jay Cano
The puzzles are really fun to play and they really get you thinking. The people in the shop are great, you can tell they really love what they are doing and how much they put into their acting and getting people excited and having fun.
Emily Sparrow
Group of 5 of us ages 12-21 did the Armageddon room and had a great time, Fred was a brilliant host and all the staff at reception were fantastic in giving us puzzles to do when we arrived early! :)
Pippa Reed
Had a lovely exciting time in the mayan temple escape room and the and the staff member helping us (Helen) was so nice and also very immersive when we were in the room! Wonderful experience and fabulous people, 10/10!
E.L. Meszaros
This was a great escape room experience! I went with a large group with a lot of first time players, and we tackled Armageddon with great success. Gamemaster Ellie put up with our shenanigans and played along and really set us up for success!!
Rob G.
For a stag do we booked two of the escape rooms, I did the Egyptian Tomb one, which was great fun, thanks to Mary for the story. The puzzles are fun, and once you get into the swing of things everything falls nicely into place. A great way to spend an hour in Cambridge.
Gillian White
First time visiting and would definitely go back. We did the Mayan Temple and found it to be one of the best escape rooms we've done ( and we've done a few!). Help was available if needed, but only if we asked, which was appreciated, as it's often more fun trying different things first. Looks like new rooms are being developed so will be keeping our eyes open.
Zhenxing Zhang
Went there for the first time today and had a great fun. Joel was really helpful to reschedule due to an issue from our side on phone. When we arrived there, Joel gave an enthusiastic introduction to our mission. And we saved the world with the help from him. :)
Adam Maltpress
Great fun & very flexible with our group's booking - we thought we'd need to do two groups but squeezed in to one, which was much nicer. Rooms seem pitched just right to be fun and challenging.
Catherine Dibble
I'd never participated in an escape game before and I was full of trepidation but it was really good fun, and John, our guide and clue-master, was absolutely fabulous.
Kirsty Mitchinson
Great experience! Staff are very welcoming and funny. I rocked up spontaneously to play one of the rooms and was not disappointed. Tips are given to you throughout the game if requested. Would definitely recommend.
Smilte
Amazing experience, loved the difficulty of the rooms. Very fun and strategic, recommend for families or bigger friend groups (4-6 people). Very satisfied by the creativity put into the rooms 😊 would come visit again!
M Sz
These people are seriously crazy about riddles. It's great to see the passion and creativity behind the effort they put into their business. 10/10 would go there again!
Chris Williams
Fantastic experience! If you enjoy The Crystal Maze, you'll love this! Hints are given only when you need them or are behind time. Mary was our games master and did a superb job! Look forward to going again :)
Nabil
Such a fun and exciting escape room experience. Helen was extremely friendly and made the perfect host. The room fit more than expected and kept surprising us! Will do it again for sure.
stephen bailey
Interesting physical puzzles (rather than a string of padlocks and hidden keys), and a healthy dose of cheesy role play make a fantastic afternoon out.