
Lunar Lockdown
Stranded on a mysterious planet, your spaceship is set to self-destruct in 60 minutes. Can your team repair the engines, escape, and return to Earth in time? Don't miss this nerve-wracking thrill ride!
Looking for a birthday party the whole class will talk about? These 16 escape rooms in Durham are designed for kids' parties — children's escape rooms, party rooms, and space for the whole group.

Stranded on a mysterious planet, your spaceship is set to self-destruct in 60 minutes. Can your team repair the engines, escape, and return to Earth in time? Don't miss this nerve-wracking thrill ride!

Embark on a quest to uncover the Enchanted Kingdom’s Crown Jewels! Unite these mystical, scattered relics in their rightful place to reveal their secrets. Can your team complete in time?

An eccentric billionaire murdered. Detectives stumped. Your team is called in, but gets locked inside his house! Solve the mystery before the killer strikes again!

Your favorite coach's items are missing and a rival coach is suspicious! You have 60 minutes to search his office, find the items, and decode the mystery before he returns!

Join the Christmas chaos at the North Pole! Aid Santa in restoring order in his workshop, find his suit, and pack missing gifts! Time is ticking, you only have 1 hour!

Board a fatally damaged submarine, prepare a counter attack, and fend off the enemy all within an hour! Success is freedom, failure is Davy Jones' Locker. Ready to face the odds?

Get lost in a mysterious B&B due to a GPS error. Help the innkeepers solve the oddities of the common room. Will you escape in time or be trapped forever?

Welcome to Dirt Cheap Airlines! Your pilot is locked out of the cockpit and your plane is heading over the Atlantic. With limited fuel, it's a race against time to safe landing!

Awaken in a cryogenic chamber, cold and confused. Can you and your team reach the control room before the captors notice your absence? Suitable for seasoned escape room players.

Embark on a dangerous journey big into a dark, secluded forest. Brave the horror in the depths of Count Dracula's castle. Steal the magic gem, defeat the Vampire, and escape alive!

Welcome to Candy Land! The Gingerbread Man is missing! Follow the clues, find him, and he'll guide your way out. Live the sweet, thrilling adventure of a lifetime!

Join Mr. X's team in a race against time! Wake up in Dr. Yvil's prison, escape his base before it self-destructs in 60 minutes, and keep the world safe.

Join as recruits in a top-secret bunker with nuclear launch capability. Identify the rogue agent among you to prevent missile launch and avert WWIII.

Discover the shocking results of a scientific experiment gone awry! As a scientist, locate and save genetically modified invisible soldiers before tragedy strikes.

Incarcerated for robbing a bank, you've had enough of the prison life. After bribing a guard, can you steal his keys and plan a successful escape?

Dive into the year 2834! Survive from an irreparable warp core breach in space. With no starship experience, will you be able to beam yourself to safety?
An escape room is one of the best birthday ideas for children aged 6 and up: instead of just sitting around, kids become a team of detectives or wizards and embark on a real adventure. It's active, memorable, and — unlike a trampoline — works even with 12-year-olds.
Many venues in Durham offer a special birthday package: a private escape room for the group, a decorated room for cake and gifts before or after the game, and discounts for large groups. Most rooms accommodate 2–6 children at a time — for a large guest list, ask about two parallel escape rooms or splitting into teams.
Choose a room based on age and theme: magic and treasure hunt escape rooms are a surefire hit, while older kids enjoy a light detective theme. Let the host know it's a birthday — they will adjust the clues so every child leaves a winner. Book in advance: daytime slots on weekends are the first to go.