Escape In The Towers: A Historic Adventure in Canterbury

Situated behind the historic walls of England's largest surviving medieval gateway and inside what was once a city jail, Escape In The Towers is a one-of-a-kind escape room experience here in Canterbury. These historic sites from 1380 and 1830 respectively, offer a unique backdrop for epic escape room adventures featuring elements of history, mystery & mind puzzles on an all-new level. Depending on team size, patrons are free to solve the mysteries of a fantastical world within any three rooms they wish.

The Unique Setting

Set in the iconic Westgate Towers, which has been watching the City of Canterbury for over 600 years. It dates back to 1380 when it was a bastion of fortifications and over one hundred years ago, in 1830 this place became a town jail. The old stone walls and historical setting give the escape rooms a completely different feel which takes people back in time on their adventure.

The Escape Rooms

In total, Escape In The Towers has three distinct escape rooms with their own unique stories and puzzles. Some of these rooms also involve participants with deeper infectious storylines that are deeply fused with the history of the venue.

The Crime and Punishment Lab

This is a dark and ominous lab where the mystery of crime and punishment is revealed to participants in this room. The story moves back and forth, threading the dark tale of this jail's history amid a society that had no qualms about upholding justice during raids in old England. Through a series of cryptic clues and challenging puzzles, players have to make their way for redemption before time runs out. Between the paranormal aura and historical ties, this room is truly chilling.

The Comms Room

The Comms Room is chronologically set during a war and participants must solve ciphers to intercept enemy messages before the disaster happens. The room is a homage to the strategic place of Canterbury in military comms, giving an authentic backdrop to this story. Puzzle lovers will enjoy this room, as the puzzles are intricate and make you stay observant and think logically.

Magna Carta Murder

Magna Carta Murder room -- a medieval whodunit. Taking place during the signing of The Magna Carta this room adds intrigue of historical proportions while maintaining a murder mystery. It is up to the players, however, to figure it themselves out and discover the guilty party before they escape. For the History lovers (and even Detectives of stories) This room is just an eternal story.

Free Entry to Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint

The adjacent Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint are free to visit with every ticket purchased for Escape In The Towers. This museum provides an intriguing insight into the history of both the towers and Canterbury itself. Exhibitions explore the construction, use and symbolism of towers over the centuries. The top of the towers boasts stunning panoramic views across Canterbury, offering visitors a chance to sit back and study many parts of this historic urban landscape from an entirely different perspective.

The Pound Bar and Kitchen

Once the thrill of the escape room is over, as the adventure concludes, guests can relax on the ground floor. The Pound Bag & restaurant provides an opportunity to relax and giggle for the last time following the delightful escape room. Moreover, the restaurant and bar provide 10% off to players visiting pound bags. The drinks and food available in this underground restaurant are locally sourced with a hint of creative expertise. It ranges from unique craft beers, tawny and port-garnished drinks and cocktails, to multi-regional wines from the vast eats in Bulgaria. Thus, this is an ideal place for concluding the adventure.

The Historical Ambiance

While the primary difference in escape room Escape In The Towers from other businesses is its historical site, it cannot be overstated how realistic the atmosphere makes the experience. Indeed, the idea of solving puzzles in aged stone halls and dark chambers makes the participants feel like travelers in time. Furthermore, the history of the towers is incorporated into the scenarios, making the project semi-educational. For Canterbury, Iona and Aiden are not only helping a thriving new business, but they’re spreading awareness of the town’s history.

The Role of Teamwork

Escape in the Towers stresses teamwork and cooperation. Every room is meticulously thought out, meant to test participants' communication and problem-solving skills. Solving elaborate puzzles to decode clues and open secret compartments is a team effort. It helps develop camaraderie and support among the team making it a perfect activity to share with friends, family, or your work group. Even the memory that you and your partners in crime broke out of a room creates an additional bond due to this shared sense of accomplishment.

An Inclusive Experience

At Escape In The Towers, we strive to be as inclusive and accessible for all of our visitors. The employees are trained to cater to every guest's need and ability allowing everyone to the ride of their lives. The rooms can be challenging, but the difficulty remains accessible and modulated for various types of players. Whether you are an experienced escape room player or a first-timer, Escape In The Towers has at least one room that is sure to entertain.

Conclusion

Canterbury-based Escape In The Towers is the perfect mix of history, mystery and adventure. From its intricately themed escape rooms to the historic locale design and ambiance, it offers a truly memorable experience for everyone of all ages. If you seek to satisfy the riddle lover in you, unite those closest around for a good bonding challenge, or simply like living life on the adventurous side, whatever brings your Escape In The Towers adventure closer will undoubtedly leave an addictive taste that craves more!

It has a lovely historical feel to it and is really unlike anywhere else. On every visit, you might reveal things from the past, solve riddles, and make memories that last a lifetime. Get your team together, take on the challenge and get ready for a journey through time that will spark your creativity.