The Escapement
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Mon- Sun 9.30am - 10pm
Unleash your inner adventurer in Margate’s most immersive escape rooms
Enjoy 90 minutes of puzzles, creative storylines and immersive experiences
Step into another world at The Escapement, an award-winning escape room venue (in fact one of the best in the UK) offering thrilling, cinematic experiences for families, friends, corporate teams and puzzle enthusiasts alike.
Whether you’re decoding ancient secrets, navigating a pirate ship or hurtling through time, each room is a meticulously designed journey that will test your logic, teamwork and nerve
What is The Escapement?
The Escapement is not your average escape room. With film-quality sets, compelling storylines and expertly crafted puzzles, it’s an immersive, 90 mins-long adventure that drops you into the heart of the action, every time.
This family owned, puzzle loving escape room is run with lots of heart and passion for puzzles, and it comes through in elements of the design, creativity and execution of the rooms.
It’s perfect as a thing to do rain or shine, for birthday parties, stag or hen dos, or as a unique date night idea.
Will you escape the Pirates of Polaris room?
The Escapement has previously won awards for being the best escape room in the UK.
What Experiences Can I Expect?
The Pit – Descend into a subterranean coal mine to uncover a dark mystery before time runs out. Atmospheric and intense.
Pirates of Polaris – Navigate a marooned pirate ship to recover cursed treasure. Expect humour, swashbuckling action and surprises galore.
Egyptian Exodus – Delve into the secrets of a lost tomb in this beautiful, brain-teasing expedition for history lovers and thrill seekers.
Each room accommodates two to six players and is designed to challenge and entertain both newcomers and experienced escapers.
Who’s It For?
Families with children (typically 7+)
Couples looking for a fun and unusual date
Corporate team-building sessions
Friends and visitors exploring Margate
Puzzle fans, gamers and adventure-lovers
Treat the family
The Escapement is suitable for older kids and for up to six players per room.
How Much Does It Cost?
Pricing runs from £18 - 30 per person depending on how many you book for, with group discounts available. Private bookings only – no strangers in your game!
Plus your fee includes a complimentary drink on arrival, 90 mins of game play (up from the usual hour) and a take home trinket and photo of your (hopefully winning) team.
Gift vouchers and corporate packages are also available.
Where Is The Escapement?
Conveniently located on Northdown Road in Cliftonville, The Escapement is easily walkable from the Old Town, Turner Contemporary and Dreamland.
