Open Travel Guide
  1. Home
  2. Destinations
  3. United Kingdom
  4. England
  5. London
  6. Adventure
  7. Escape Rooms — Escape Hunt London

Adventure · England, London

Escape Rooms — Escape Hunt London

  • DistanceIn central London; 5-minute walk from Covent Garden Tube
  • Best seasonYear-round; popular on rainy days and evenings
  • PriceContact for pricing
  • OperatorEscape Hunt London — escapehunt.com/uk/london/

Escape Hunt London occupies a Georgian townhouse on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden, Westminster, offering multiple themed escape room experiences in which teams of 2 to 6 players solve puzzles to unlock a series of rooms within a 60-minute time limit.

Escape Hunt London occupies a Georgian townhouse on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden, Westminster, offering multiple themed escape room experiences in which teams of 2 to 6 players solve puzzles to unlock a series of rooms within a 60-minute time limit. No physical fitness or special skill is required, since the challenge is entirely puzzle-based rather than physical; the operator generally recommends the experience for families with children aged 10 and over, as younger children can struggle with the puzzle difficulty and pacing. All puzzles, props and equipment needed for the game are provided as part of the booking — participants need to bring nothing beyond themselves and their team. Escape Hunt operates escape room venues across the UK and internationally, and the Covent Garden site is run by trained games masters who monitor each room via camera and can offer clues if a team gets stuck, effectively acting as the safety net for the experience rather than a physical rescue plan. Being an entirely indoor activity, sessions run year-round unaffected by weather and are especially popular as a rainy-day or evening activity in central London. Advance booking is strongly recommended, since popular themes and time slots — particularly weekend evenings — sell out ahead of time, and the venue is a five-minute walk from Covent Garden Underground station, making it an easy add-on to a day in the West End.

Practical information for Escape Rooms — Escape Hunt London · Last updated August 2026
Price Gbp: From £32 per person; Usd: From approx USD 41 per person
Duration 60 minutes per game
Season Year-round; popular on rainy days and evenings
Address 31 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8NA

Activity facts

Where
Covent Garden, Westminster

Equipment

  • nothing required — all puzzles and props provided

Location

31 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8NA

51.5114, -0.1242 View on map

Highlights

  • Multiple themed 60-minute escape rooms for teams of 2-6
  • Housed in a Georgian townhouse in the heart of Covent Garden
  • No physical skill needed — puzzles and props are all provided
  • Games masters monitor each room and can offer clues if needed
  • Five-minute walk from Covent Garden Underground station

Tips for visiting

  • Book online in advance — popular themes and weekend evening slots sell out
  • Bring a team of at least 2 and up to 6 for the best puzzle-solving dynamic
  • Best suited to children aged 10 and over given the puzzle difficulty
  • Arrive 10-15 minutes early for the pre-game briefing
  • Use as a rainy-day activity given the fully indoor, weatherproof setting

Frequently asked questions

Is the escape room suitable for children?

The operator generally recommends it for families with children aged 10 and over, since younger children can find the puzzles too difficult.

What happens if a team gets stuck?

Games masters monitor each room by camera throughout and can offer clues to help teams progress within the time limit.

Do participants need to bring anything?

No, all puzzles and props are provided; participants only need to bring their team and arrive on time.

How far in advance should sessions be booked?

Advance online booking is recommended, as popular themes and weekend evening slots regularly sell out.