Xscape, Yorkshire

Castleford, West Yorkshire

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In our Statement Cafe/Bar and Escape room location next to Elis Brigham which is located to the right as you walk towards the rear of the building, you can escape from the every day to the extraordinary in one of our four escape rooms. From free-trade coffee to cocktails served in copper martini glasses or lotus flowers, there’s something for everyone.

Venue info

Escape rooms, Cafe/Bar!

Monday–Sunday 10am–10pm

With 4 rooms & and Cafe and Bar! Here’s what’s on offer:

D3LIR1UM – A Horror, Asylum Room set in 1931

Operation Slime worth: A Heist too Far! – Modern Spy and Heist Room

Vertic Alley & The Parlour of Secrets – Magical Themed Room with Inspirations from Harry potter.

The Cell!– Prison Break!

Ever After – A Magical Fairy Tale Adventure

Where to find us

The Escapologist, Unit 19, Xscape Yorkshire, Colorado Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA
Give Us A Call01977 801684
Email Usxscape@the-escapologist.com

We’re situated in Xscape Yorkshire towards the rear of the building on the ground floor. Opposite Gravity Rocks and next to Elis Brighams, you’ll find The Escapologist Cafe/Bar and our Five Escape rooms!

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D3LIR1UM

Fear has a new name, and he was a Doctor!

This one is for ages 15+

Some secrets are best left buried… 1931 and the institute may have closed its doors for good but its sinister acts live on!
Can you still hear the screams? The price of freedom may be more than you expected…

1 hour

Hard difficulty

2–6 players

2-3 players

Peak – £26pp / Off Peak – £22pp

4-5 players

Peak – £24pp / Off Peak – £20pp

6-7 players

Peak – £22pp / Off Peak – £18pp

Time: 1-Hour Long Game

Difficulty Level: Hard

Accessibility: This room is wheelchair accessible.

Game Description:

Some Secrets are Best left Buried… 1931 and the institute may of closed its doors for good but it’s sinister acts live on! Can you still hear the screams? The price of freedom may be more that you expected…

Game Notes:

While this game falls within our “Horror” Category, there are no jump scares or Live Actors present within the Game.

Venue Notes:

Please ensure you arrive around 10 minutes before the booking begins to ensure the team have enough time to appropriately brief you and then allow you into the room and playing.

Please ensure you adhere to any age limitations or restrictions relating to your booking, for example: D3LIR1UM we advise, is a minimum age of 15 to play, however we do have waver options for players younger than this to play. Players aged 13 and under require a parent or guardian to pay and play along with them, and players aged 14 to 16 always require a parent or guardian to remain within the venue (but are not required to pay and play).

We Respectfully ask that those enjoying our venue, whether here for a Drink, playing a Game or Waiting for those who are Already Playing, please refrain from bringing drinks or food from other venders into our venue.

Operation Slimeworth: A Heist too Far

The world’s greatest double agent just pulled off the world’s best double cross

The world’s Greatest Double agent just pulled off the world’s best Double cross

And you were the target!

When a Heist of unimaginable proportions came calling, you thought you couldn’t do it alone, even with your elite team beside you.

You needed help. You needed the best there is. You needed Francis Slimeworth.

As ruthless as they come, and twice as good as the rest in the field.

But you forgot the most important question of them all: could you trust him? The answer, it seems, is no. In the heat of the moment, at the height of the heist, Slimeworth made off with the loot – and not just his share. Yours too!

So with your Team assembled it’s time to go head-to-head with the best in the business and beat him at his own game.

Bbreak into his private vault, steal back the loot and slip out unnoticed…

It’s time to act as you undertake… Operation Slimeworth: A Heist too Far!

1 hour

Medium difficulty

2–6 players

2-3 players

Peak – £26pp / Off Peak – £22pp

4-5 players

Peak – £24pp / Off Peak – £20pp

6-7 players

Peak – £22pp / Off Peak – £18pp

Time: 1-Hour Long Game

Difficulty Level: Medium-Hard

Accessibility: This room is wheelchair accessible. (However, players should be aware there is one “Doorway” in this game that is slightly narrower than the average sized Door)

Game Description:

The world’s Greatest Double agent just pulled off the world’s best Double Cross!

Francis Slimeworth has made off with your share of the loot and a “job” gone wrong! So with your Team assembled it’s time to go head-to-head with the best in the business and beat him at his own game, break into his private vault, steal back the loot and slip out unnoticed…

It’s time to act as you undertake… Operation Slimeworth: A Heist too Far!

Venue Notes:

Please ensure you arrive around 10 minutes before the booking begins to ensure the team have enough time to appropriately brief you and then allow you into the room and playing.

Please ensure you adhere to any age limitations or restrictions relating to your booking, for example: Players aged 13 and under require a parent or guardian to pay and play along with them, and players aged 14 to 16 always require a parent or guardian to remain within the venue (but are not required to pay and play).

We Respectfully ask that those enjoying our venue, whether here for a Drink, playing a Game or Waiting for those who are Already Playing, please refrain from bringing drinks or food from other venders into our venue.

Ever After

Help reset the Fairy Tales

Welcome to a New and Magical World, and one like no other, just like something out of a story book!

After being separated you might be wondering where the rest of your team have gotten to, and it may be that you are going to have to work your way through these different Magical Fairy Tale Realms to find them!

Your Biggest Challenge, however, is that all the Fairy Tales appear to have lost their Magic, can you Restore the Fairy Tales to their Magical Glory or will the Evil Queen have her Wicked way and Trap you for Good!

1 hour

Easy-Medium difficulty

2–5 players

2-3 players

Peak – £26pp / Off Peak – £22pp

4-5 players

Peak – £24pp / Off Peak – £20pp

Time: 1-Hour Long Game

Difficulty Level: Easy-Medium

Accessibility: This room is Not wheelchair accessible. This room also requires all players to have the ability to crawl.This game is a “Separated Game” where players are split into to two groups.

Game Description:

Welcome to a New and Magical World, and one like no other, just like something out of a story book!

After being separated you might be wondering where the rest of your team have gotten to, and it may be that you are going to have to work your way through these different Magical Fairy Tale Realms to find them!

Your Biggest Challenge, however, is that all the Fairy Tales appear to have lost parts of their Magic. . . can you Restore the Fairy Tales to their Magical Glory or will the Evil Queen have her Wicked way. . . and trap you for Good!

Game Notes:

This game is a “Separated Game” where players are split into to two groups and play in their own Fairy Tales, while you still must very much work as a team, and work together to Escape and Restore the Magic to each Fairy Tale!

We also advise that players entering either side of the games have a minimum age of 12 if not supported by a parent or guardian and those who are supported by a parent or guardian have a minimum age of 8.

In this game one of the group of players are Locked in, however there is an emergency release button that can be pressed to override their door should they require to leave their room in an Emergency. (There is also a process in place should player want to leave even if it is not an Emergency)

Venue Notes:

Please ensure you arrive around 10 minutes before the booking begins to ensure the team have enough time to appropriately brief you and then allow you into the room and playing.

Please ensure you adhere to any age limitations or restrictions relating to your booking, for example: Players aged 13 and under require a parent or guardian to pay and play along with them, and players aged 14 to 16 always require a parent or guardian to remain within the venue (but are not required to pay and play).

We Respectfully ask that those enjoying our venue, whether here for a Drink, playing a Game or Waiting for those who are Already Playing, please refrain from bringing drinks or food from other venders into our venue.

Vertic Alley & The Parlour of Secrets

Whilst getting some last-minute shopping done before you return for the school year and… Oh No! One wrong turn and down the wrong alley you went… with no spell book or wand, no idea where you are and just your whit’s about you!

You’re going to have to find your way out of this mess and uncover the mysteries that this mysterious street holds!
But you’ve got to be quick!

You have a very important train to catch after all! And you better not be late!

1 hour

Easy-Medium difficulty

2–6 players

2-3 players

Peak – £26pp / Off Peak – £22pp

4-5 players

Peak – £24pp / Off Peak – £20pp

6-7 players

Peak – £22pp / Off Peak – £18pp

Time: 1-Hour Long Game

Difficulty Level: Medium

Accessibility: This room is wheelchair accessible.

Game Description:

Oh No! One Wrong Turn and Down the Wrong Alley you Went… No spell book or wand with you, and no idea where you are! With just your wits about you, you’re going to have to puzzle your way through the shops and uncover the mysteries of the Parlour of Secrets in time – you’ve got a very important train to catch after all, and you’d better not be late!

Venue Notes:

Please ensure you arrive around 10 minutes before the booking begins to ensure the team have enough time to appropriately brief you and then allow you into the room and playing.

Please ensure you adhere to any age limitations or restrictions relating to your booking, for example: Players aged 13 and under require a parent or guardian to pay and play along with them, and players aged 14 to 16 always require a parent or guardian to remain within the venue (but are not required to pay and play).

We Respectfully ask that those enjoying our venue, whether here for a Drink, playing a Game or Waiting for those who are Already Playing, please refrain from bringing drinks or food from other venders into our venue.

The Cell

The Guards here have got no idea

Locked up for a crime you didn’t even commit! And what’s worse, the justice system doesn’t want to hear it. They think they’ve got their man and that’s all they care about. But the real criminal is still out there, and you think you know exactly who it is. They’re walking around Scot-free while you and your gang are banged up in here! Not if you’ve got anything to say about it…

30 minutes

Easy difficulty

2–5 players

2-3 players

Peak – £18pp / Off Peak – £14pp

4-5 players

Peak – £16pp / Off Peak – £12pp

Time: 30 Minute Game

Difficulty Level: Easy

Accessibility: This room is Not wheelchair accessible.

Game Description:

Locked up for a crime you didn’t even commit! But the justice system don’t wanna hear it. A cell mate saw where the idiot guards leave their I.D Cards for the doors, surely you can at least manage to nick one, although the guard changeover is in only 30 minutes,

Game Notes:

At the beginning of this game 1 player is “Chained” up as part of the theme, however they are in no way separated from the other players and still have to opportunity to work together with their group to Escape not only their chains but the Game.

In this game Players are Locked in, however there is an emergency release button that can be pressed to override their door should they require to leave their room in an Emergency. (There is also a process in place should player want to leave even if it is not an Emergency)

Venue Notes:

Please ensure you arrive around 10 minutes before the booking begins to ensure the team have enough time to appropriately brief you and then allow you into the room and playing.

Please ensure you adhere to any age limitations or restrictions relating to your booking, for example: Players aged 13 and under require a parent or guardian to pay and play along with them, and players aged 14 to 16 always require a parent or guardian to remain within the venue (but are not required to pay and play).

We Respectfully ask that those enjoying our venue, whether here for a Drink, playing a Game or Waiting for those who are Already Playing, please refrain from bringing drinks or food from other venders into our venue.

Where to find us

The Escapologist, Xscape Yorkshire, Colorado Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA
Give Us A Call01977 801684
Email Usxscape@the-escapologist.com

We’re situated in Xscape Yorkshire to the rear of the building on the ground floor. opposite Gravity Rocks, you’ll find The Escapologist Bar and our 5 Escape Rooms.