We're proud to announce the new opening of York, City Centre Winter 2026.
Extraordinary Leisure. Inspired Hospitality.
Escape The Everyday.
When walking in you will be treated with a cosy steampunk bar.
Our 3 ever-evolving escape room themes range from Harry Potter inspired forbidden forest, to landing on another planet! With activites such as EscaPool and Interactive Darts.
Whilst onsite treat yourself in our Cafe & Bar area, offering signature Escapologist Cocktails and Hot Drinks.
We welcome everyone so come and enjoy a relaxed drink whilst you rest your shopping legs.
Due to the age and structure of the building, the escape rooms will not be wheelchair friendly.
READ ARTICLEOPENING TIMES
OPENING THIS NOVEMBER 2026
Monday - Thursday 11:00 - 21:00
Friday 10:00 - midnight, Sat 10:00 - midnight, Sun 10:00 - 21:00
Holidays and Peak Times are all 10:00 - 22:00 everyday
WHERE TO FIND US
The Escapologist,
29 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ
OPENING THIS NOVEMBER 2026
01977 801684 york@the-escapologist.com
ACTIVITIES
Escape Rooms & Activities in York, City Centre
We're Opening On Swinegate!
We are beyond excited to announce that The Escapologist will be opening on Swinegate this coming winter! We are thrilled to be taking on the historic building that The Biltmore has occupied for the last 20 years.
(And don't worry, this is not an advance on a shutdown! The wonderful team at The Biltmore will be sticking around right next door running Oscars, continuing to serve up some of the best food in York)