Welcome...
Live in Chelmsford or visiting and looking to try something new? Why not come and have a go at the city's first permanent escape experience? Chelmsford Escape Rooms is located close to the city centre, in teams of 2-6 people come and see if you can escape the room in 60 minutes. Sounds scary? It's really not; a little common sense and logical thinking will get you a long way! (and don't forget to work together!!!)
Why not book now? Or if you have any questions take a look in our frequently asked question section or contact us.
Who can play?
Almost anyone can play. Please check in advance if you have any special access requirements to make sure that the room is suitable for your party's needs.
What will we have to do?
You will have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles to escape the room. The puzzles will test your ability to work as a team, think logically and with common sense.
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The Last Testament
You and your team arrive with a Solicitor at the front door of Appleyard's B&B.
You have been summoned to attend the will reading of your great uncle, Reginald B. Appleyard.
Reg has lived on the premises all of his life, you know very little about him and you've never bothered to write, call or visit.
The solicitor has an envelope, inside which is a VHS tape. What has uncle Reg got to say? Why does he want you? What is the secret?
Will you escape?
Players: 2-8 players
Game Time: 60 minutes
Average Escape Time (remaining): 3.5 minutes
Recommended Age: 8+
Difficulty: Average
Success Rate
The Governor
Back in 1964 the property developer Sam Evening and his wife Janet, and their son Jack, unsavoury family, acquired the old Victorian prison at Nickton.
The plan was to convert it into a casino night club. This was never to be, as before work could start the couple both died in bizarre and unexplained accidents.
Their ten year old son vanished. Police search teams found a broken in wooden cover to a well in the yard. The body was never recovered from the bottomless mud below. Only his torn jacket was recovered from a jutting iron bolt halfway down.
The prison was never resold and rapidly gained a reputation as a place to be avoided. Even the local children were too afraid to venture there. It became known as The Haunt.
Your team of paranormal investigators are made of sterner stuff. You have entered the building but have been overcome by a strange mist rising from the floor. You awake to find yourselves in a cell.
Players: 2-8 players
Game Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Age: 13+
Difficulty: TBC
The Missing Child
Coming soon.
Players: 2-6 players
Game Time: 60 minutes
Difficulty: Unknown
FAQ
An escape room is a live puzzle experience where you and your team work together to solve a series of puzzles in order to ultimately solve a mystery and escape the room within 60 minutes.
Comfortable clothing is recommended.
Not really. Whilst the themes may be a little creepy there are no live horror events in the games.
The games are built in reasonably spacious areas, there may however be less spacious elements to the games. If you would like to come and see the space before booking please let us know and we can arrange a visit beforehand.
We recommend a minimum age of 10. Any players under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18 or over).
You have 60 minutes to escape the room.
If you fail to escape within 60 minutes the gamesmaster will let you out. You are more than welcome to come back and try again at any time.
This varies game to game. Currently our maximum is 6 players.
If you are going to be late please phone us on 01245 808088 to let us know. Where possible we will try and make sure your game is the full 60 minutes, however we may need to shorten your game depending how late you are.
If you are more than 15 minutes late we may have to cancel your game. Unfortunately you will not be eligible for a refund.
All will be explained when you arrive.
Unfortunately not. All sales are final. Please be aware our game is a live experience. Once the booking has been confirmed refunds and cancellations are not accepted. If you can't make your booking please contact us as soon as possible (within 48 hours at the latest) and we will do our best to reschedule your game.
You may be asked for ID as part of proof of purchase on arrival.
Yes. All bookings are made via our booking service (Bookifyapp.com) and payments are processed by our payment provider (Stripe.com).
We're based in an old flour mill built in the 1800's and sadly, due to fire regulations, we cannot cater for wheelchair users at present. Please contact us to discuss your needs and we will do all we can to include you.
Please contact us using the contact form below or by email to find out more. Please be aware you may be asked for ID.
You should arrive 15 minutes before your booked time. This allows for any questions you may have to be answered an a pre-game briefing.
In short no, we work to keep our games a surprise for everyone who comes to play.
No, but we have a coffee shop serving tasty tea, coffee, cold drinks, sandwiches and cake which you can enjoy before or after your game.
Please contact us before you book to discuss whether your needs can be met. We do not think anything in the room will be a problem to most people, but want to make sure you are safe at all times.
You are competing to be the fastest team to escape our rooms.
Contact
How To Find Us
By Road
Satnav Postcode: CM2 7PX
We are at the end of Parkway just before the Army & Navy roundabout, next to B&M. Parking is free.
By Bus
There are regular buses from Chelmsford Bus Station (Stand 10 or 31X) which stops outside Moulsham Mill.
By Train
Our closest station is Chelmsford Railway station, just short bus ride or walk away.
Walking
We are a 20 minute walk from Chelmsford Train & Bus station.
