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The Escapement - Margate Escape Rooms
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#1 of 17 Fun & Games in Margate
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
About
The Escapement is a live action escape game. Complete challenges, find secret passages, solve ciphers, riddles & puzzles in order to make your escape! 3 Rooms to choose from - Egyptian Exodus, Pirates of Polaris & The Pit! Here at The Escapement, our team expertly capture the imaginations of our players, whether you want to sail the seas on board the Polaris, excavate the lost tomb of our Egyptian Exodus or journey to the centre of the Earth in The Pit. Each experience has been beautifully crafted to create a movie set like environment with creative lighting and THX cinematic audio throughout, combined with industry leading game design and theatrics to make long lasting memories.
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Trish Y
4 contributions
We were the Shambles group against Krops Legends
May 2022 • Family
Fantastic day! Really enjoyed the race between our two groups - Girls (Shambles) v Boys (Krops Legend) - We will be back!!
Written 22 May 2022
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Mark R
Hi Trish, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! Wonderful to hear that you were able to engage in some friendly competition, although it does make me curious to know who came out on top in the end! Should you be looking to extend your competition further then you will also have the chance to compete at our upcoming Broadstair's site which will offer two brand new escape rooms unlike anything else in the country. Kind Regards, The Escapement.
Written 23 May 2022
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Edward F
2 contributions
Best Escape Room in Kent
May 2022 • Friends
This was our second visit to The Escapment in Margate where we took on Pirates of Polaris. We previously went and puzzled our way out of Egyptian Exodus which was so brilliant we simply had to go back (especially with a returning customer discount!). The game was built from an old 130 year old ship which made the atmosphere of the game perfect. I know they work with a local set design company which really shows as everything is polished. The puzzles were challenging without being frustrating and gave a great sense of achievement upon working them out. Our team of 4 fit perfectly for this room, and although I know 6 players can do them, it would probably be a bit of a squeeze. The story line was excellent and really added to our enjoyment. The game is 90 minutes long so unlike other escape rooms, when you finish in time you feel like you’ve had a decent amount of playing time.

Credit has to go to our game master Jadine who remembered our faces and made us feel like good friends returning. Her enthusiasm for the games and natural storytelling was simply sublime. Our whole experienced was enhanced by her enjoyment and passion for the games.

There is some street parking around and a few car parks only a 10 minute walk away, or the train station a touch further so easy for everyone to get to. It’s situated right on a corner so easy to locate but the outside world just disappears when you step into their immersive world of puzzles.

We have already booked to go back to take on The Pit and when we left found ourselves talking about it all the way home. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Written 21 May 2022
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Mark R
Hi Edward, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! Congratulations on your second successful, and speedy, escape. We put a great deal of thought into the design and execution of our escape rooms, so that we are able to provide an immersive and exciting adventure. With puzzles that are thematic and varied to allow everyone a chance to contribute to the experience. We look forward to seeing you return, and hope that you will take a look at our upcoming Broadstairs site too. The two new escape rooms there are pushing the boundaries on what we are capable of, to create two really iconic world class adventures for you to undertake. Kind Regards, The Escapement.
Written 23 May 2022
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Meaghan B
3 contributions
Fantastic escape room
May 2022 • Couples
We booked to play The Pit last night after already having escaped from Pirates of Polaris and what an absolute treat. The room is immersive, technical and just the right degree of challenging. A huge shout out to our games master James for making our time so great, we’ll be back to play Exodus!
Written 21 May 2022
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Mark R
Hi Meaghan, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! Congratulations on another successful escape, and we're glad to hear that we were able to offer two unique and immersive adventures that truly captured your imagination. Our staffs passion for sharing their love of escape rooms allows them to cultivate a engaging sense of excitement for every team member to contribute towards the escape effort. We look forward to having you return, and soon we will have two new escape rooms in Broadstairs for you to tackle! Kind Regards, The Escapement.
Written 23 May 2022
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max b
Dudley, UK203 contributions
A different kind of theme for an escape room
May 2022
We did The Pit and enjoyed the atmospheric effects that really set the mood for the task. Once inside we encountered some things we needed to do and use that we haven't seen before in escape rooms and we were given good hints from our host Ellie.
We made it out in just over an hour (the game can last longer than the standard 60 minutes).
Written 16 May 2022
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Mark R
Hi Max, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We're really glad to hear that you were able to immerse yourselves in the unique experience our escape rooms offer, from the details of the props to the thematic puzzles we aim to provide an authentic adventure to engage you in the narrative of your escape. Coupled with our enthusiastic team of staff who guide the experience we have crafted the experience that allows us to be called the UK's No.1 Escape Room. Kind Regards, The Escapement.
Written 23 May 2022
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Laura H
2 contributions
Awesome Escape Room Experience
May 2022 • Couples
Awesome Escape Room experience! We tackled the Egyptian tomb. Brilliant theming with some different puzzle styles. Our host, James, was fantastic throughout our experience, making us laugh and joining in the fun! We shall definitely be returning to try the other rooms soon!
Written 14 May 2022
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Mark R
Hi Laura, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! Congratulations on your escape from Egypt, all of our escape rooms are designed to provide authentic and immersive experiences with a unique variety of thematic puzzles that demand wide array of different skills so that every member can have a chance to get involved in the solving process. We know you will find our other rooms just as awesome. Kind Regards, The Escapement.
Written 23 May 2022
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gavin h
1 contribution
13th Birthday
May 2022 • Family
First ever escape room fabulous experience my for daughter's 13th birthday.
Absolutely hilarious it was our host Jaden that made it so much fun definitely will book again many thanks never laughed so much
Written 7 May 2022
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Mark R
Hi Gavin, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! Really wonderful to hear that we were able to provide you with an exciting birthday adventure, and that you were all able to have fun. The enthusiasm and passion our team have for escape rooms is undeniable, and they really channel this energy into their characters. We look forward to seeing you again soon for our other immersive adventures! Kind Regards, The Escapement.
Written 23 May 2022
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simon_griffith
Kent, UK27 contributions
ATMOSPHERIC
Apr 2022
Polaris - another great room at The Escapement. We enjoyed the atmosphere, all the different types of puzzles and interaction with Adam who provided just the right amount of guidance with enthusiasm and good humour.
Written 3 May 2022
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Mark R
Hi Simon, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! Really wonderful to hear that you enjoyed Polaris, and if our memory serves us correctly you have now finished all three of our escape rooms? Luckily we will very soon be planning to open our new ones in Broadstairs nearby, perfect to continue your adventures with us as they will be truly world class experiences for you to challenge. Kind Regards, The Escapement.
Written 3 May 2022
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James K
1 contribution
😃
May 2022 • Friends
The team is brilliant know how to give you a experience that you didn’t know you needed ,can have a laugh and more really good if you have some spare time to enjoy your self or with family/friends
Written 2 May 2022
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Mark R
Hi James, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a brilliant experience with us, it is thanks our staff's customer service that we are able to call ourselves the UK's No.1 Escape Room and what we pride ourselves on. Everyone who works for us is deeply passionate about escape rooms, and make it their joy to share it with each group of escapees. Kind Regards, The Escapement.
Written 3 May 2022
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Darren N
5 contributions
Polaris adventure
May 2022 • Friends
Really enjoyed this pirate themed escape room , extremely well thought out and our guide Tom made it authentic . Great fun had by all and we escaped in 68 minutes
Written 1 May 2022
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Mark R
Hi Darren, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! It is wonderful to hear that you had a fun time escaping on the high seas, and congratulations too. All of our escape rooms aim to provide an authentic and immersive experience, and a key part of that is our staffs enthusiasm for their roles. Kind Regards, The Escapement.
Written 3 May 2022
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Josh
1 contribution
Absolutely amazing
Apr 2022
A couple friends and I recently did 'The Pit' and it was truly amazing. The escape room itself was fun and had a lot more to it than just a singular room with a wide variety of puzzles. Another aspect which was just excellent was the staff, they really help you get into the mood and prepared for the room with some amazing jokes here and there.
Written 1 May 2022
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Mark R
Hi Josh, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! Really wonderful to hear that you had an amazing time journeying into the depths of the Earth, we are very proud of our sprawling sets with thematic puzzles which truly immerse you in the adventure. Not to forget our talented team of staff who work hard to share their passion for escape rooms with everyone that challenges ours. Kind Regards, The Escapement.
Written 3 May 2022
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The Escapement - Margate Escape Rooms is open:
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  • Sat - Sun 10:00 - 23:00
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