Five of the best escape rooms in London

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Sophia E. Lipp13 April 2018

Getting locked in a room for 60 minutes with friends, family or coworkers mightn't sound like the ideal Saturday night, but there's a reason escape rooms have garnered an almost cult-like following in recent years.

With scenarios ranging from wartime air raids to haunted tube stations and abandoned hospitals, escape rooms are ideal for anyone after adventure and perhaps even a little team bonding. Plus, you'll discover how clever you really are when you’ve only got an hour to solve puzzles and uncover lost secrets.

Below are five of our favourite escape rooms in the capital, listed in no particular order.

Archimedes Inspiration

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be stuck in American Horror Story, head to Bermondsey and check out Archimedes Inspiration. Their new escape room Kill M.A.D. is a psychological thriller that's definitely not for the faint of heart. Work your way through the abandoned Sally Star King hospital and discover its twisted past and the secrets behind the deranged patients. Be careful not to lose your own mind inside, too.

Unit 002, Tower Bridge Business Complex, Clements Rd, SE16 4DG, aiescape.com

Enigma Escape

In a scenario that seems all a bit too real, visitors who tackle this room will find themselves with exclusive tickets to Visionary Cinema’s new horror flick The Killer. The only problem is that, after arrival, you'll discover that you’ve been tricked and are now locked inside the theatre. With a killer out for blood, you only have 60 minutes to figure a way out before he gets to you and the flick becomes reality.

10 Hornsey St, N7 8EL, enigmaescape.co.uk

Mission: Breakout

Found in the old South Kentish Town tube station, Mission: Breakout offers two scenarios to escape from: either claw out of an old WWII Air Raid shelter or investigate the paranormal activity surrounding a lost train passenger. Although this place started off as a passion project for owner David, it quickly became one of the most sought-out escape rooms in London, and is often booked up weeks in advance. We've tried it out ourselves – if you’re looking to feel spooked, challenged and fully immersed in another world, Mission: Breakout is the place for you. Ask for manager Ulrika to be your guide.

141-145 Kentish Town Road, NW1 8PB, missionbreakout.london

Time Run

Travel through time and discover the world’s greatest secrets in Time Run’s escape room, the Lance of Longinus. After jumping through a time portal, you’ll have to make your way through several different time periods in hopes of tracking down a powerful weapon that's been lost to history. Filled with actors to guide you along the way and amazing sets, you'll feel like the main character in a fantastical novel, embarking on a grand journey.

15 Helmsley Place, E8 3SB, time-run.com

Do Stuff Hostage Hideout

Here. villainous men have infiltrated the place and are on the hunt for hostages. Luckily, you’ve clamoured your way into a mysterious room but it won’t take them long to break their way in and take you – unless you get away in time, that is. The best part of this one is that it's situated in the Grove Pub, meaning that after your hour is up, you can immediately head for a well-deserved pint and munchies.

279 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4NE, dostuffescapegames.com

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