The Real Escape

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The Real Escape, 257 - 259 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hants, PO1 4BP

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ONE TEAM, ONE ROOM, ONE SOLUTION

The Real Escape is a unique live action “exit game” for groups of between three and six people. Locked in a room, you must solve hidden clues to find a way out. The clock is ticking so you will need to work together – and along the way you’ll find out a lot about each other.

The Real Escape's first game is The Chamber of the Deep, inspired by Portsmouth’s maritime history and full of mysterious, nautical themes:

'Deep within a shipwrecked flagship lies the Captain’s Cabin. The door swings shuts behind you and it’s just you and your team-mates under the deck. It’s up to you to think your way out. Together you can find a way.'

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About

ONE TEAM, ONE ROOM, ONE SOLUTION

The Real Escape is a unique live action “exit game” for groups of between three and six people. Locked in a room, you must solve hidden clues to find a way out. The clock is ticking so you will need to work together – and along the way you’ll find out a lot about each other.

The Real Escape's first game is The Chamber of the Deep, inspired by Portsmouth’s maritime history and full of mysterious, nautical themes:

'Deep within a shipwrecked flagship lies the Captain’s Cabin. The door swings shuts behind you and it’s just you and your team-mates under the deck. It’s up to you to think your way out. Together you can find a way.'

We can’t give too much away because it’ll spoil the game – but you’ll need skill, determination and willpower to be able to open the door.

The Real Escape is suitable for friends and family groups, higher education students and as a team-building exercise for businesses.

FRIENDS & FAMILY
The Real Escape is a great way to bond with friends and family – and to test how well you get along! You’ll find out new things about people you’ve known for years and see how easy or hard it is for you to work together. Concentrate, combine forces and think your way out of the room.

BUSINESSES
Get in, team up, get out… Unlock your team’s potential by taking part in The Real Escape with your colleagues. This superb team-building exercise will test relationships and help you find out more about people you think you already know well. Who’s the best listener? Who’s the most inquisitive? Who works best in a team? Find out by playing The Real Escape.

STUDENTS & TEACHERS
Learn lessons that you won’t find in lectures by taking on The Real Escape with fellow students. The game tests teamwork, cognitive ability and lateral thinking – all qualities that you need for your studies. The clues are there. You just need to find the answers.

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Establishment Features

  • Open all year round
  • Toilets

Languages spoken

  • Hungarian spoken

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

  • Booking essential
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Open by appointment only
  • Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed towards student/youth

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Leonie F
      Great activity to do with friends!
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 21st May 2025
      The escape room was really fun and a well done - not too easy but not ridiculously hard. The theme was great and Steven (the game master) was really friendly and helpful! Will definitely be coming... Read full review
    • Pam B
      Great venue and welcome
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 6th June 2025
      First time at this escape room and we did The Western Job. Heather was a wonderful host, very welcoming, happy and helpful. We had a great time. This particular escape room has an interesting twist... Read full review
    • Kat C
      Portsmouth, United Kingdom
      Emerged into the story line and managed to escape with a minute or so to go
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 10th June 2025
      First time I have been to an escape room. The host was very good and explained in detail what will happen in the room. Got involved when we really needed the odd tip. Great room led to another room... Read full review

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    Opening Times

    The Real Escape - Opening Hours 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

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