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Basingstoke's Premier Escape Room Experience

Welcome to Exciting Escapes Basingstoke – where mystery meets adventure in the heart of Hampshire’s bustling market town. Located in two prime central locations on Wote Street and Feathers Yard, we’re Basingstoke’s destination for unforgettable escape room experiences.

Why Choose Exciting Escapes Basingstoke?

Whether you’re a Basingstoke local looking for the perfect family activity, a group of friends seeking an adrenaline-pumping challenge, or corporate teams from the many businesses in and around Basingstoke, our seven immersive escape rooms deliver 60 minutes of pure excitement that will have you talking for weeks.

  • Seven themed adventures across two convenient town center locations
  • 5-star rated escape rooms in the heart of Basingstoke
  • Multiple themed adventures suitable for ages 7+
  • Perfect for all weather – never let Hampshire’s unpredictable weather ruin your plans
  • Professional game masters who ensure every experience is memorable
  • Two central locations – easy walking distance from each other in Basingstoke town center


Ready to discover why Basingstoke families, corporate teams, and visitor groups choose Exciting Escapes over any other entertainment option in the area?

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How to Find Us in Basingstoke

📍 Your Basingstoke Escape Room Destination

We have TWO sites in central Basingstoke, a short walk apart:

Wote Street Location 
Exciting Escapes 2nd Floor 21-23 Wote Street
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 7NE

Phone: 01256 322111
Location: Pedestrianised street linking Festival Place and McDonald’s, opposite Taco Bell, next door to Sue Ryder

Rooms at Wote Street:
  1. The disappearing duchess, chapter 1
  2. The disappearing duchess, chapter 2
  3. A hidden past
  4. Dark deeds and groceries


Feathers Yard Location

Exciting Escapes First Floor Chiltern House
Feathers Yard
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 7AT

Phone: 01256 322111
Location: Just behind Wote Street, next to the Mayflower Chinese restaurant

Rooms at Feather’s Yard:
  1. Banking on trouble – room 1
  2. Banking on trouble – room 2
  3. Breaking the law


Walking Directions from Basingstoke Station

To reach both our venues (9-minute walk):

  1. Exit Basingstoke railway station and head west
  2. Turn toward Old Basing Mall (covered shopping area)
  3. Walk through Old Basing Mall (5-minute covered walk – perfect in bad weather!)
  4. Turn toward Wote Street (pedestrianised area)
  5. Continue to 21-23 Wote Street – we’re on the 2nd floor, opposite Taco Bell
  6. For Feathers Yard location – just behind Wote Street, next to Mayflower Chinese restaurant


Alternative route:
Via town centre streets (10-minute walk)

From Parking to Our Venues

Festival Place Car Park to Escape Rooms:

  • Walking distance: 2 minutes
  • Route: Exit car park onto Festival Way, walk to Wote Street (pedestrianised area)
  • Both venues accessible: Wote Street and Feathers Yard locations

Other car parks:

  • The Malls: 3-minute walk to venues
  • Alencon Link: 2-minute walk to venues
  • Street parking: Limited, but short walk to town center

Driving from Major Areas

From Reading

  • Distance: 16.9 miles via A33
  • Drive time: 39 minutes
  • To venues: Park at Festival Place (2-minute walk to our doors)


From Winchester

  • Distance: 20.1 miles via M3
  • Drive time: 35 minutes
  • To venues: Park at Festival Place (2-minute walk to our doors)


From London

  • Distance: Approximately 50 miles via M3
  • Drive time: 1 hour – 1 hour 15 minutes
  • To venues: Park at Festival Place (2-minute walk to our doors)

Parking

There is plentiful parking at the nearby Festival Place or other local Town Centre car parks.

Opening

Mon to Tue on request
Wednesday 1pm – 10pm
Thursday 1pm – 10pm
Friday 1pm– 10pm
Saturday 10:30am – 10pm
Sunday 10:30am – 8:30pm

OUR FAQs

We have two different locations in Basingstoke located just outside of Festival Place:
21-23 Wote Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7NE
Chiltern House, Feathers Yard, Basingstoke, RG21 7AT

Yes there is plenty of parking available in Festival Place Car Park, just a short walk from our branches. We recommend parking in either the Blue or Orange zone. There is also parking available at Central Car Park on Red Lion Lane which is also a short walk from the branches.

By Train: We’re just a 10-minute walk from Basingstoke Train Station. Head through Festival Place and exit towards Wote Street. We’re located just outside the shopping centre.

By Bus: Basingstoke’s main bus station is located next to Festival Place. From there, walk through the shopping centre or around the perimeter to reach Wote Street in just a few minutes.

The easiest way is to use the booking window above—just select your room, choose your time, and fill out your details at checkout. It’s quick, simple, and secure!

Need a hand or have a question?

 Click the ‘Hello! Can we help you?’ button on our website to message us directly

 Or give us a call on 01256 322111 — we’re always happy to help!

We don’t currently offer a specific discount just for Basingstoke residents, but we do run special offers and seasonal promotions throughout the year! All of our discounts can be found on our offers page.

Yes, you can! We’re happy to host larger groups by booking multiple escape rooms at the same time—perfect for parties, corporate events, or team-building days.

To arrange this, we recommend getting in touch directly so we can help coordinate your booking and make sure everything runs smoothly.

 Call us: 01256 322111

 Or message us via the chat button on our website

Our escape rooms are designed to be fun and challenging for a wide range of ages!
Recommended age: 7+

Younger players are welcome, but anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
We also run family-friendly games and love hosting birthday parties and school groups—just let us know if you have a mixed-age team and we’ll help pick the best room for you!

If you have any questions about suitability, feel free to call us on 02394 002907—we’re always happy to help.

At Exciting Escapes Basingstoke, our rooms offer a fun challenge for all skill levels—from first-timers to seasoned escape artists!
Our difficulty ratings range from 3/5 to 5/5 meaning there’s rooms great for families, kids and new to escape rooms; as well as perfect for players looking to really test their skills.

No matter which room you choose, our Games Masters are always on hand to give hints if you need them—we’re here to make sure you have a great time!

Not sure which room is right for your group? Just give us a call on 02394 002907 or use the chat on our website and we’ll help you pick the perfect challenge.

Don’t worry—it’s all part of the fun! Our escape rooms are designed to be challenging, but your experience is what matters most.

If you get stuck, our Games Masters are always watching and ready to offer helpful hints to keep you moving. Whether you escape in time or not, the goal is to have fun, work as a team, and enjoy the adventure!
And if you don’t make it out before the clock runs out, we’ll happily talk you through anything you missed.

Unfortunately due to location, our Basingstoke branches are not fully accessible due to multiple flights of stairs.

We always want to make sure everyone has the best possible experience, so if you or someone in your group has specific access needs, please feel free to give us a call on 02394 002907. We’ll be happy to talk you through the layout and help choose the best room for your visit.

We do sell a small variety of soft drinks in the branch however you’re not allowed to eat or drink inside the actual escape rooms. Bottled drinks with secured caps are fine to take in the room but food or alcoholic drinks are not permitted inside the rooms. 

We do allow food and drink on site as apart of our birthday party packages or team building events. For more information on this then please do give us a call on 01256 322111.  

There is no particular dress code for our rooms. We do recommend wearing comfortable and non restrictive clothing, especially shoes, as you will be on your feet exploring the room and solving puzzles for up to an hour. 

Yes! Exciting Escapes is the perfect choice for Hen and Stag Dos!
Our Escape Rooms offer a fun, memorable and totally unique experience to kick off your celebrations. Whether you’re looking for a great daytime activity or an icebreaker before a night out, we’ve got you covered!

We even have a special offer: The Hen or Stag goes FREE when you book your group in with us! We can accommodate larger groups and run multiple games at once. To find out more or book, give us a call on 01256 322111!

Other offers

OffPeakPromo

Two Game Offer

Book two games, one following the other, for only £40pp. Minimum 4 players. You need to call 01256 322111 to book

OFF-PEAK OFFER

15% OFF ANY GAME – 3 or more players. Every Sunday to Friday. Use the code OFFPEAK15 at the checkout.
birthday-parties

Children’s Birthday Parties

Up to 12 children for an extra special birthday party. One or two games, then room for food/drinks/cake!
stag-hen-offer

STAG & HEN GO FREE

Book an stag or hen do and the Stag or Hen goes free! Please call us to receive this discount

BLUE LIGHT & MILITARY DISCOUNT

10% off any game for the Emergency Services, using the code BLUE10 at the checkout and for our Military using the code MIL10

OUR UNIQUE BENEFITS

7 Authentic Escape Games

 Explore our six different escape room themes in Basingstoke.

Go Head-to-Head!

A unique game mode where you’re pitched against your friends in a race against time. Who’s the faster investigator? This scenario uses two rooms.

Big Brother Game Mode

This “watch one play one” offers a game mode perfect for team building. Think Big Brother meets Crystal Maze.

Large ‘Team Build’ Rooms

Our reception and separate briefing rooms cater for bigger teams..

Free Momento

 When you escape, we reward you with an epic team photo.

Fancy Dress Wardrobe

Don the ultimate sleuth persona, choose an outfit from our diverse fancy dress wardrobe.

Winning Time Fridge Magnet

Celebrate your winning time with a personalised fridge magnet. Think you can do better? Come back and try again…