Escape Hunt Oxford
Escape Hunt Oxford
5
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Experience the most exciting escape rooms in Oxford. Escape Hunt Oxford features 5-star rated escape rooms, a luxury lounge and VIP amenities. Get locked in and let the adrenaline flow as you race against time to crack the clues and escape the room. Great fun for groups, team building, corporate events, families or a night out with friends. Our expert staff can help you create an exciting and memorable birthday party, group event, company away day and more. Escape Hunt is the global leader in escape room games with locations worldwide. Book online and step up to the challenge at Escape Hunt Oxford.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.

Top ways to experience nearby attractions

See what travelers are saying
  • Lexie
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great time :)
    I visited on Saturday with a group of friends and I had a brilliant time! The puzzles were challenging, though not impossible, and it made the escape all the more rewarding. The team were also extremely helpful, especially Holly Marshall, for booking us in, Riyaz for guiding us through everything with great energy and Rakavi for being an excellent games master. Highly recommend! Will be returning. :)
    Hi there, Adventurer! Congratulations on your escape! Marshall, Riyaz and Rakavi are so incredibly pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience and we hope to see you again very soon! Please check out our website for more daring escapes, and our outdoor games can be a great way to explore Oxford especially with the summer just around the corner! We await your return and hope to see another victory soon, Escape Hunt Oxford
    Written April 3, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 20, 2023
  • Ella456
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing time, fantastic GMs
    We played three rooms, as we were up for a birthday/graduation event. Our GM was Ravi, who was an absolute delight, friendly and professional and attentive. We saw Alexander in the lobby throughout, and he was also great. Fun rooms, too! The puzzles are well thought out, and the rooms are beautifully dressed. But the highlight was that they hid a birthday/graduation card in the third room for me to find, which was such a sweet gesture. And then we came out, and Ravi gave us a birthday cake! Such an incredibly sweet thing to do. I had an absolute blast.
    Wonderlanders! You managed to escape! Well done indeed! Just in time for the Hatter’s next tea party I believe! We heard about your victory all the way in Oxford, Ravi and Alex were pleased to hear you had a great time! Check out the website for more adventures, maybe head aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge and ‘loot the booty’ in Blackbeard’s Treasure! Until Next time… Escape Hunt Oxford.
    Written April 3, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 23, 2023
  • Noah Thompson
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing trip to Alice in puzzle land with friends!
    I really enjoyed my time at escape hunt Oxford. We had a wonderful game runner Felix, They were so helpful and friendly with the whole friend group, just overall a lovely person to be around. And what and amazing impression of the Cheshire Cat he had. I would definitely go again to experience a different room and I will be strongly recommending to some other friends and family!
    Dearest Escapees! Well done on your Escape! We’re so happy that you enjoyed your time with us here and loved your game! Please check out our website for more daring escapes, and our outdoor games can be a great way to explore Oxford especially with the summer just around the corner! Escape Hunt Oxford
    Written July 22, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 7, 2023
  • Hermione
    Bicester, United Kingdom2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Alice in Puzzleland (Best Escape room ever)
    As someone who regularly plays in escape rooms as a hobby I STRONGLY recommend. Had so much fun today at Escape Hunt Oxford. My games master, Marshall, was incredibly fun and had the best Cheshire cat voice I've ever heard. The team as a whole were very helpful and inviting. Incredible service and lots of fun, I recommend!
    Dearest Escapees! Well done on your Escape! We’re so happy that you enjoyed your time with us here and loved your game! Please check out our website for more daring escapes, and our outdoor games can be a great way to explore Oxford especially with the summer just around the corner! Escape Hunt Oxford
    Written July 22, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 7, 2023
  • 134melanie
    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great family day out!
    Absolutely brilliant! We did the Alice in wonderland Oxford hunt. Weather was predicted to be bad at our time so we got there early and asked if we could start sooner. It was no problem at all the guy who served us was so friendly and helpful. The equipment was all lovely and they take your bags if too much to carry. There is a lovely waiting area with refreshments and toilets available. I did it with my 7 year old daughter but definitely recommend taking another adult for help with some of the questions but was still great fun and children are able to join in with most of the questions. Will definitely do again.
    Dearest Escapees! Well done on your Escape! We’re so happy that you enjoyed your time with us here and loved your game! Please check out our website for more daring escapes, and our outdoor games can be a great way to explore Oxford especially with the summer just around the corner! Escape Hunt Oxford
    Written July 22, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written April 14, 2023
  • Crystal G
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Escape Hunt - Oxford
    Went with my boyfriend for the first time and had a really fun experience! Although it was a bit tricky and we asked for lots of the hints we still managed to get out in the end. The lady who guided as through it was really lovely. Would definitely come again!
    Adventurer! Thank you for leaving a 5 star review for your experience at Escape Hunt Oxford! If you’d like to shout out your games master, leave any feedback or let us know how we did; We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at oxford@escapehunt.com and one of our lovely team members will get back to you as soon as possible! Escape Hunt Oxford.
    Written July 22, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 19, 2023
  • Katie B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great afternoon at Escape Hunt Oxford
    We were at Escape Hunt Oxford for a hen party and we had a great time. We did the Wild West escape room and it was excellent. Everything was logic based and there were a variety challenges and games. The staff were really helpful, good fun and went out of their way to make our day very special.
    Adventurer! Thank you for leaving a 5 star review for your experience at Escape Hunt Oxford! If you’d like to shout out your games master, leave any feedback or let us know how we did; We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at oxford@escapehunt.com and one of our lovely team members will get back to you as soon as possible! Escape Hunt Oxford.
    Written July 22, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 23, 2023
  • Sarah
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant
    We attended escape hunt oxford for a hen party. Everything went really smoothly, the team replied to emails promptly and it was easy to book. We really enjoyed the escape room and hen party package. The prosecco, soft drinks and balloons were a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend!
    Adventurer! Thank you for leaving a 5 star review for your experience at Escape Hunt Oxford! If you’d like to shout out your games master, leave any feedback or let us know how we did; We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at oxford@escapehunt.com and one of our lovely team members will get back to you as soon as possible! Escape Hunt Oxford.
    Written July 22, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 23, 2023
  • Ryan M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely amazing day
    We went on Friday 21st April and had the lovely Charlotte as our host. We did the “escape the Wild West” and it was absolutely fab. We loved every minute of it and even came back for more on Sunday🤣. Charlotte made it extra special by putting on a southern American accent to help us feel like we really were in the Wild West! Thank you so much to Charlotte especially and the rest of the team - absolutely fab experience and made my boyfriends birthday so special!
    Whoa there buckaroo! Now you’ve managed to escape the Wild West with your lives, you can have that sweet sweet retirement you’ve been looking forward to! Why not see if you can stand the pressure of saving the world in our outdoor game, Time Cops! Now, ride off into the sunset and enjoy the gold! Escape Hunt Oxford
    Written July 22, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 25, 2023
  • Karen J
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience!
    We did the Samurai escape hunt at Oxford and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were polite and helpful and on hand to help should you need it. The rooms themselves were well thought out and just the right amount of puzzles to solve. Would highly recommend.
    Adventurer! Thank you for leaving a 5 star review for your experience at Escape Hunt Oxford! If you’d like to shout out your games master, leave any feedback or let us know how we did; We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at oxford@escapehunt.com and one of our lovely team members will get back to you as soon as possible! Escape Hunt Oxford.
    Written July 22, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Written April 25, 2023
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Popular mentions

5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles1,676 reviews
Excellent
1,486
Very good
109
Average
34
Poor
29
Terrible
18

Hannah H
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Family
We did our first ever “escape” yesterday and we loved it! We are a family of four, with a 15 year old (son) and 10 year old (daughter).
It can be a struggle to find something that both kids enjoy, but this worked for all of us. Jonny was our brilliant guide and helped us out when we got stuck (a few times 😜).
It was well thought out, the room was staged really well and it got us all thinking. We were really impressed with the level of thought that clearly goes into it designing the whole experience.
If I had to say anything negative it would just be the cost. For a family it is expensive for a 1 hour experience, it would be good if children were charged at a slightly lower rate. Overall though it was great and we will definitely come again and recommend to others to give it a go.
Written August 28, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi there Hannah! We are ecstatic to hear that you enjoyed your recent escape with us and that it was perfect fun for all of the family! Thank you for sharing your kind comments regarding the design of your adventure - we are glad you were as impressed with it as we are! Jonny will be thrilled to read your positive comments about him and we will be sure to pass them on. We hope to welcome you back soon for another escape! Kind Regards, Escape Hunt
Written August 29, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Emma F
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
Had such an amazing time! So much so we went back again the next day and did another escape room.

The staff were amazing, especially Cam, they were COVID safe and followed all the guidelines to the letter to ensure you felt safe on your visit.

100% recommend visiting if your in the area, will need to book in advance as it gets booked up very quickly.
Written October 1, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi There! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had an amazing time with us - thank you so much for your kind comments and 5* review! We are also thrilled to hear that you felt safe on your visit and were impressed with our COVID safe measures in place. Cam is a fantastic member of the team and we will be sure to pass on your lovely words to him. We hope to welcome you back to race against the clock soon! Kind Regards, Escape Hunt
Written October 2, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Stmartinsdiver
Colyford, UK82 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Not surprisingly we were told parking in the city was a nightmare so we used the park and ride as the bus stop is pretty much right outside. The staff running the centre all looked younger than my granddaughter, but full marks to them for their enthusiasm, confidence and clear communication - no 'shrinking violets' here which is exactly how it needs to be to manage this busy operation effectively.
Four people in our party had been to similar events several time previously, and two of us never before. Despite our best endeavours at solving what was required to escape the Pirate ship, we made it with only 2 seconds to spare. As previously commented, a countdown clock would have been good, but our hidden observer gave us verbal updates over the speaker system at critical points . We managed to solve the majority of the clues without assistance, but although we did the correct things a couple of the puzzles did not function correctly, and the solution on another was so obscure that I doubt anyone manages it without being given a hint and evidence of previous participants frustration was showed on a number of the props.
We also found that access difficult in one area due to a fixed chain across the gap.
In summary, a couple of the challenges need some TLC so they work as they should, but the main objective of having some fun was certainly achieved. Whilst chatting afterwards we all agreed that this particular game would work better with just four people - we had six. Would we go again? Yes, but in a smaller group.
Written February 11, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Chloe
5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Friends
We did the Operation Mindfall Oxford today and it was overwhelmingly disappointing. We had done the Leamington Spa one, absolutely loved how immersive and interactive it was running around the town and were recommended to try it in other cities. It is not cheap for 4 people but we hoped to explore the city and solve some puzzles. The activities were EXACTLY the same as the ones we had done previously in Leamington so no challenge at all and there was scarcely any interaction with the city/surroundings; we could've done nearly the entire thing sat in the lobby (which is where we spent the last half hour of it anyway, as after a few puzzles, it takes you back to the Escape Hunt lobby where you started!) A total waste of money and really upsetting. Such a shame
Written August 10, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hello there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback regarding your recent Operation Mindfall experience. Here at Escape Hunt we pride ourselves on delivering 5* experiences and we apologise that this was not the case on your most recent visit. We have contacted you regarding this and not yet heard back from you, could we please ask you to email Oxford@escapehunt.com so that we can discuss this further? We look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards, Escape Hunt
Written August 20, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Chris
Oxford, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This is the second time I've visited this escape room, but thanks to the amazing service I feel compelled to write a review. Everything I've come to expect from a quality Escape Room. The puzzles were challenging but not convoluted. The room decorations certainly had more charm than necessary, making the whole experience enjoyable and feeling like we really had our money's worth (some other places are very cost-efficient and it shows).

However, the highlight of our evening (there were 3 of us including my Wife and my Mum) was the staff. "Chris" (great first name if I do say so myself) was the staff member assigned to us and quite possibly deserves praise that goes further than "above and beyond". Enthusiastic without being overbearing, clear and concise as well as a great voice actor. At first I assumed the room had pre-recorded professional voice acting, until certain aspects hinted it was actually "Chris" live the whole time. It certainly made our evening stand out.

5/5 would highly recommend. Only criticism? The price, £25pp is a bit on the expensive side for an hour's entertainment but par for the course at any escape room so I can't complain really.
Written February 13, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hello Escapee, We are delighted our puzzles challenged you and that you had such an amazing experience with us! Thank you for choosing to adventure with us again and thank you for leaving such a lovely review. Chris will over the moon with your response and that he made your experience that much better for you and your fellow team members! Hopefully you choose to face more challenges with us! Have a look on our website to see if anything catches your eye. Kind regards, Escape hunt
Written July 18, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

David C
Cantanhede, Portugal1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We, the Tuna Ibérica, highly recommend a visit to the Escape Hunt for those that want to exercise their problem-solving skills. Blackbeard's challenge at Oxford proved to be a superb experience with the right amount of difficulty.

Whenever we hit a wall, Alex was there to give us just the right amount of information so that we could progress without demystifying the challenge. He was an outstanding entertainer with a Sparrow-esque voice always in character.
Written October 24, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ahoy David! Fantastic to hear you had a great time whilst on board with Alex! He will be over the moon to see you had a great time on your adventure. Thank you for taking the time to play with us and we look forward to seeing you back in the future! Kind regards, Escape Hunt
Written October 25, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Triple D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Had a fun evening on Friday with work colleagues. It was our first experience of escape hunt and we had no idea what to expect. It was a great team building experience and once we got going, we were able to crack the clues and escape with time to spare. Our session was facilitated by Rossilyn who explained everything really clearly, was so helpful and really versatile with her impersonation of the characters in the story. Worthwhile doing!!
Written January 12, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi there, Congratulations on getting out in good time, and thank you for the kind words in regards to Rossilyn, we’ll make sure to pass the message onto her! We’d be more than happy to have you guys back if you want to give another room a shot! Kind regards, Escape Hunt
Written January 16, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Francesca
25 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
Usually have only very very positive things to say about Escape Hunt, which is why I returned to do my sixth room with them. Me and my boyfriend did the Blackbeards treasure room and were surprisingly disappointed for the first time on this occassion. The room wasnt as well thought out as others have been, with some of the challenges feeling a bit random and weak. Also the stuff werent quite so attentive today. It seemed to be a very busy day but we arrived 15 minutes early and still got into the room 15 minutes late. Some of the things in the room had a delayed reaction where we clearly werent being monitored at all times, which is quite important if you are reliant on that to escape! Not only that but the room felt a bit broken, with cupboards not really opening. Overall a bit of a shame really. I wouldnt recommend this room to people as it is certainly the weakest and I would try going on a quieter day when the staff may be more attentive. It was still fun as always but it was not as fun as the other Escape Hunt adventures we have had.
Written August 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Will S
Bramhall, England, United Kingdom3 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Summary:

The game looked shabby and broken, had poor lighting, wasn't reset correctly, and was accompanied by a rubbish games master who appeared to either be on her phone or running more than 1 game at once.

Full review:

Walking into the reception, having done lots of other escape rooms, my girlfriend and I were very impressed by the decor and size of the place. Most escape rooms in my experience are tucked away up staircases in side street, not in large shopping centres.
We were sat down and given a tablet with some health and safety rules on, then our games master came and gave us what sounded like a very rehearsed speech about the Worlds Collide room, this in hindsight should have been the first warning sign.
We were taken into the room and had the theme explained to us via various multimedia devices, all very impressive.
Then the room started, and everything sort of went downhill. For starters a safe hadn't been locked that should have been! Its not a great escape room when the room hasn't been reset properly! Once we had moved into the 2nd room (through a door that should have been far more obvious about its opening - in the interest of spoilers I shall say no more, but a light turning on behind it could have been a simple fix.) there was no real direction, all the puzzles were laid out. In all previous escape rooms some puzzles have been impossible to complete until you have completed other puzzles, here they were all solvable instantly, removing the lovely sense of flow you get with escape room progress.
The final door, the door that you escape through, WASN'T LOCKED! There was a magnetic lock to lock it, but it hadn't been engaged.
A touch and feel puzzle wasn't secured down, removing all challenge when the whole base of the box was removable to look at what was inside

We also experienced what has been mentioned in other reviews, and what I will describe as 'games master apathy'. We were sat asking for hints for a good minute before our games master appeared to pay attention and answer us (subsequent related questions were answered immediately, so it wasn't a delay issue).
She also managed to miss us removing a puzzle piece from a dexterity based puzzle, actually having to ask 'Oh, do you guys have the energy core already?' Very disappointing. Her hints also left a lot to be desired, instead of directing us to an object "Oooh, X looks like it's interesting", she instead preferred to say "Go and turn X through 270 degrees and a key will pop out! (Example)". Taking all the fun out of the game.

The denouement of the room was about placing various objects on a plinth (in near total darkness), very technologically advanced, I'd wager a guess of RFID tags, but a mechanism that was supposed to remove the correct object was broken, making it very confusing and hard to complete.

Overall, a poor room.
Written January 24, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi Will,  Thank you for taking the time to leave a review- we really appreciate any feedback we get.  We would like to apologise for the experience you had at our venue. At Escape Hunt we strive to provide the best experience we can for our customers, so I’m sorry your time with us did not match up to that. The comments about your games master were of particular concern, as we usually pride ourselves on our games masters' commitment to immersion and customer service. We will be seeking to get in touch over the next couple of days, but in the meantime if you would like to speak to us directly then you could email us at oxford@escapehunt.com or call us on 01865 244822. We'd really appreciate the opportunity to find out more about your experience and go some way to making it up to you. Kind regards, Escape Hunt
Written January 27, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Viktoria M
Sunderland, England, United Kingdom1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
We did Escape the Wild West and it was really good experience. It was our first time and we did enjoyed it. Charlotte was amazing with giving all the information before we enter the room and then when asking for clues she was very helpful, she stayed in character the whole time. Definitely recommend and will go back
Written February 7, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Showing results 1-10 of 1,672
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

Escape Hunt Oxford - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Frequently Asked Questions about Escape Hunt Oxford

Escape Hunt Oxford is open:
  • Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM


Restaurants near Escape Hunt Oxford: View all restaurants near Escape Hunt Oxford on Tripadvisor