The award winning Escape Key is a family run escape room business specializing in premium quality escape rooms uniquely inspired by the rich history and heritage of our great city. You can learn more about these immersive experiences here
The Escape Key are winners of Experience of the Year in the North East Tourism awards in 2022 and 2023.
The Escape Key's venue is in an atmospheric warehouse in the historic Gallowgate area of the city:
Witch takes you back to the notorious witch trials of 1650 when persecution of so called witches was rife in the city. Overlooking the real burial ground of witches in St. Andrew's churchyard you are challenged to save the falsely accused (and your selves) from the hangman's noose.
Plague is played next to one of the city's four plague pits. Can you escape from the plague doctor's lair and break the curse of the black death?
Armageddon is set in a cold war bunker in a secret location You and your crack team need to repair it and launch a rocket to destroy an asteroid hurtling towards Europe.
The Escape Key also encourages you to explore the city with its outdoor escape games and a self guided Freedom city tour. These innovative experiences are delivered to your smartphone and as you reach locations around the city, local actors appear on screen to set puzzles or tell you interesting stories of that place.
All their experiences can be booked online
