Essex Escape Rooms

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Hackers brings you an exciting escape room experience like no other. These family-friendly adventures are designed to test your problem-solving skills and teamwork as you tackle the ultimate challenge. With each room offering a unique theme and set of puzzles, you’ll need to work together to unravel the mysteries. Will you emerge victorious?

The tomb of the wandering king

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A stunning discovery in Yorkshire has turned into a chilling mystery. The Tomb of the Wandering King—a figure shrouded in legend—lies uncovered, but Dr Alexandra King and her archaeological team have vanished. You arrive to find the dig site abandoned, the tomb’s entrance glowing.
This Essex escape room is perfect for history buffs and adventurers aged 10+ , blending atmospheric storytelling with challenging puzzles. Wheelchair accessible and starting at £99 per group, can you uncover its secrets?

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Blood over Baker Street

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Sherlock Holmes is missing! As journalists from The Strand magazine, you arrive at 221B Baker Street to find chaos: signs of a struggle and cryptic clues hint at a sinister conspiracy. Your mission? Solve the mystery and uncover Sherlock’s fate before it’s too late.
This fully immersive Essex escape room blends detective storytelling with challenging puzzles that test both physical and mental skills. Suitable for ages 8+, accessible for wheelchair users and starting at £99 per group, will you crack the case?

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The tower of sorcery

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Step into The Tower of Sorcery, the former home of the mysterious sorcerer Dubras. This towering structure has stood silent for years, surrounded by whispers of magical treasures and the ultimate prize: a key to eternal life.
This family-friendly escape room combines enchanting storytelling with captivating puzzles in a magical setting. Perfect for ages 10+ and starting at £55 per group , will you unlock the key to eternal life?

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Adventure games

For those who can’t get enough of our escape rooms, our adventure games provide additional excitement. Perfect for families and small groups of up to four players, these games bring new challenges and experiences.

Deep dark thunder

It’s World War II, and your submarine carries a stolen logbook with access to the Kriegsmarine codebase—a vital asset that could change the war. Enemy forces are closing in, attacking from above and below. Can you navigate the dangers, crack the codes, and protect your mission, or will you sink into the depths?
This immersive escape room puts you in a high-stakes scenario, testing your teamwork and strategic thinking. Suitable for ages 10 +, and starting at £40 per group , will you rise to the challenge or disappear without a trace?

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Fun for Families

We have the perfect escape rooms for families who are looking for a fun and interactive activity. Work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and uncover hidden secrets. With a variety of themes to choose from, there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Create lasting memories while sharpening problem-solving skills in a thrilling environment.

Challenges for Teens

Teens crave excitement and challenges. Our escape rooms for teens offer the perfect blend of both. Immerse yourselves in captivating storylines, work together as a team, and race against the clock to escape. Test your wits, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities in a thrilling escape room adventure.

Adventures for Kids

We believe in fostering a love for puzzles and problem-solving from a young age. We design our escape rooms for kids to be engaging and fun for younger minds while still providing a challenge. Kids aged 10 and above will love working together to overcome obstacles and feel a sense of accomplishment.

FAQs

What are the age requirements to participate in the escape rooms?

The age requirement for our Essex escape rooms is 8+, although some rooms have a minimum age of 10.

How long do the escape rooms and games take?

Our escape rooms typically take around 75 minutes to complete, while the adventure games take approximately 45 minutes.

Do I need to pre-book for the escape rooms?

Yes, you must pre-book to secure your spot in all our escape rooms.

Are the escape rooms accessible for wheelchair users and prams?

Yes, our site is wheelchair and pram accessible, with an on-site lift. Blood over Baker Street and The Tomb of the Wandering King are both wheelchair accessible.

What themes do your escape rooms offer for families and teens?

Our escape rooms feature exciting themes, including a Sherlock Holmes escape room, a lost tomb adventure, a wizard sorcery challenge, and a submarine escape game. These escape rooms in Essex, are suitable for families, teens, and kids aged 10+, promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills while ensuring a fun and interactive experience.

Can we include a 7th player in our group for escape rooms?

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate groups larger than 6 players for escape rooms due to safety and experience quality.

Can I reserve a table for food after our escape room booking? How much time should we allow?

Yes, you can reserve a table by giving us a call. We recommend allowing at least 15–30 minutes after your escape room experience to settle in and enjoy your meal.

Can I get a refund or a gift voucher if part of my booking has cancelled, but some of us are still attending?

We don’t offer refunds or gift vouchers for partial cancellations. However, we can postpone the balance to be used at a later date.

How do I get the group photo from our escape room experience?

Your group photo will be sent to you automatically after your experience, if you don’t receive it please send us a message on facebook with your booking details.

Is the age limit for your escape rooms flexible? Can younger children participate if accompanied by an adult?

The minimum age for our escape rooms is 8 years old. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact us
34-36 High Street,
Billericay
CM12 9BQ
01277 285176
Opening times

Please see booking times for accurate opening and closing times. Below are a guide:


Monday: CLOSED (Open bank holidays/school holidays)
Tuesday: 11am - Late
Wednesday: 11am - Late
Thursday: 11am - Late
Friday: 11am - Midnight
Saturday: 10am - Midnight
Sunday: 11am - 6pm

Weekdays open at 10am during school and bank holidays.

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