Escape Kent offers a wide range of expertly themed and highly immersive escape room games designed to put your students mental skills to the ultimate test. Situated in the heart of Canterbury, a visit to Escape Kent will make for the perfect school reward trip. School groups must work together against the clock, and by solving puzzles, finding hidden clues, a school day here will never be a boring one.

South East

Unit 1 Simmonds Road, Wincheap Industrial Estate, Canterbury Kent, CT13RA

MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December

DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays

AGE GROUPs
8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
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🔐 Escape Kent – 13 Immersive Themed Escape Rooms Across Canterbury & Faversham accommodating 80+ students at a time.
Escape Kent offers an exciting range of 13 expertly themed and highly immersive escape room games designed to transport players into captivating worlds filled with adventure and mystery.
Our escape rooms provide fantastic opportunities for students to take on challenges as a team in a fun, dynamic environment. Whether tackling small individual puzzles or complex games that require full team involvement, there’s something to engage every skill level.
What Makes Escape Kent Perfect for School Groups?
- Immersive Themes: Each game is carefully crafted to fully engage players, offering a chance to escape reality and dive into a unique adventure.
- Diverse Challenges: From spotting hidden clues to solving logic, word, and number puzzles, our games test a wide range of mental skills.
- Teamwork & Organisation: Success depends on effective communication, organising team members, and making connections, key skills for any collaborative setting.
- Inclusive & Engaging: Every student can contribute, whether through observation, problem-solving, or leadership, ensuring a rewarding experience for all.
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💪 Building Confidence & Teamwork Through Adventure
At Escape Kent, students walk away from our escape rooms with more than just great memories, they leave with a boost in confidence and stronger teamwork skills.
Escaping (or even just making great progress!) from an escape room requires collaboration, communication, and contribution from every team member. Students quickly learn that their individual input matters, whether they’re solving puzzles, spotting key items, or rallying the group and that shared success feels even better when everyone has played a part.
Our games are designed to ensure everyone feels involved, including quieter or more reserved students. With a wide variety of tasks and challenges, there’s something for every personality and skillset:
- 🔍 Spotting important items
- 🧠 Solving puzzles (logic, words, numbers)
- 🗣️ Guiding or coordinating the group
- 🏃 Dashing about to keep the pace up
No matter their role, every student has the opportunity to shine and that sense of achievement can have a lasting impact on self-esteem and group morale.
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🔍 Curriculum Connections
Our escape room challenges naturally reinforce a wide range of curriculum-aligned skills, including:
✔️ Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Supports Maths, Computing, and Science across all Key Stages.
- Encourages logical reasoning, deduction, and lateral thinking.
✔️ Communication & Collaboration
- Directly supports PSHE and Citizenship.
- Promotes active listening, clear communication, and respectful teamwork.
✔️ Literacy & Language
- Involves interpreting clues, decoding messages, and reading comprehension.
- Supports English curriculum goals through creative thinking and language use.
✔️ Leadership & Organisation
- Helps students practise delegation, time management, and group coordination—skills aligned with Careers Education and Work-Related Learning.
🎓 Key Stage Suitability
Key Stage | Suitable For | Focus |
---|---|---|
KS2 (Ages 7–11) | Yes (with adult support) | Teamwork, basic problem-solving, communication |
KS3 (Ages 11–14) | Ideal | More advanced logic, peer collaboration, leadership opportunities |
KS4 (Ages 14–16) | Strongly recommended | Critical thinking, decision-making under pressure, career-linked soft skills |
KS5 (16–18 / Sixth Form) | Excellent fit | Advanced teamwork, leadership, confidence building, preparation for higher education or work |
🧠 Learning Outcomes
By the end of a visit to Escape Kent, students will have:
- Worked effectively as part of a team
- Practised problem-solving and reasoning under pressure
- Demonstrated communication and collaboration
- Gained confidence by contributing to a shared goal
- Engaged in a fun and immersive experience that supports personal development
Group sizes


Escape Kent is well-equipped to accommodate large school groups, including those with 80+ students.
- Each escape room experience is designed for 2 to 9 players per game (game-dependent).
- With 13 themed rooms available across Canterbury and Faversham, we can run multiple games simultaneously to ensure all students take part.
- Larger groups will be split into smaller teams, each taking on different games at the same time or in scheduled waves throughout the visit.
Our team will work closely with you to organise a smooth and engaging experience tailored to your group size and schedule.
Photography, filming & audio restrictions


Guest Photography & Filming Policy
Guests are welcome to take photographs and film videos during their visit to Prison Island. Full authorization is granted for personal use, allowing visitors to capture and share their experience.
However, we kindly ask that guests remain respectful of others’ privacy and avoid photographing or filming individuals outside their group without consent. For any commercial use of footage or images, prior written permission is required.
Risk assessment


Risk Assessments available upon request.
Pricing


🎉 Exclusive School Offer – 33% Off at Escape Kent!
We’re excited to offer your students a special 33% discount on our immersive escape room experiences at Escape Kent!
📅 Available Monday to Thursday
💷 Only £20 per student per room (regular price £30)
This fantastic offer gives students the chance to enjoy a fun, challenging, and educational experience at exceptional value. With 13 unique, themed escape rooms across Canterbury and Faversham to choose from, there’s something to excite every learner, while also building confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
First Aid


First aid supplies are available on-site for minor injuries; however, please note that there is no trained first aider on duty.
We recommend that school groups or visiting organisations ensure at least one responsible adult in their party is first aid trained. Your group’s safety is important to us, and our team will assist where possible within their capacity.
Available facilities


Toilets are available on-site for all visitors’ convenience.
Please note that there are no designated areas for eating or socialising at Escape Kent, so we recommend planning meals and breaks before or after your visit.
Opening times


🕘 Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
We’re open 7 days a week to accommodate school visits, group bookings, and general admissions. Get in touch to reserve your preferred time slot!
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