Our calendars might get rather full but there’s always room for a mates date and if you’re looking for a fun day out in Manchester – escape rooms are where it’s at. From movie-themed rooms that you’ll need to bust out of with the help of your mates, to full-on nostalgic throwbacks to shows such as The Crystal Maze, here’s our guide to the best escape rooms in Manchester.
1. Breakout Manchester
Where is it? 📍 Breakout can be found in the Northern Quarter at 51 Church St, M4 1PD and 36 High Street, M4 1QB.
What rooms do they have? 🔒 Choose from the likes of Cursed Carnival, The Emporium of Magic (a spellbound-themed room!), Vacancy B (a creepy motel room), Captured B (a Saw-inspired room), The Detective Agency, the Zombie Lab, and Sabotage (a military-inspired room). Each room has a different difficulty level, and you can find out more here.
How much is it?💰 Prices are around £22pp dependent on room, day and group size, however, check for specific prices here.
2. Escape Hunt
Where is it? 📍 Escape Hunt can be found at Unit 19, Corn Exchange, Exchange Square, M4 3TR.
What rooms do they have? 🔒 Guests can pick from Worlds Collide (a Doctor Who-themed room), Blackbeard’s Treasure (a pirate room), Escape the Wild West, Alice in Puzzleland, The Fourth Samurai, and The Last Vikings.
How much is it?💰 Prices are around £22-27pp dependent on group size. Find out more here.
3. The Crystal Maze Live Experience
Where is it? 📍 The Crystal Maze Live Experience can be found at St Johns, Lower Byrom St, M3 4FP.
What rooms do they have? 🔒 There are four adventure zones to complete, including Medieval, Industrial, Aztec and Futuristic.
How much is it?💰 Prices are around £51-64pp depending on day and time. Find out more here.
4. Escape Reality
Where is it? 📍 Escape Reality can be found at The Printworks Withy Grove, M4 2BS.
What rooms do they have? 🔒 Pick from the likes of Tortuga Pirates, Enigmista (a killer’s lair-themed room), Bank Job, The Asylum, Legend of the Mummy, Alcatraz, Ritual (a ghost-themed room), and Auron (a space-themed room).
How much is it?💰 Prices are around £25pp and you can book here.