Built for birthday crews
Always private
No strangers in the room. Bigger parties split across rooms running side by side.
Ages 9–16
Rooms matched to age and confidence. Ages 9–11 play with an adult or an in-room Games Master.
DBS-checked hosts
Every Games Master assigned to a children's party is DBS checked. A responsible adult stays onsite or within five minutes.
Two venues
Market Street has the party room; Horsefair House has ramp and lift access. Both in the city centre.
Birthday booking packages
Escape room birthday parties for ages 9–16. Adventurer and Legend include an in-room Games Master for ages 9–11.
- ✓60-minute private escape room
- ✓Immersive puzzles and team challenges
- ✓Team photo included
- ✓Soft drinks and water available to buy
- +Games Master in the room for ages 9–11 · £50 per room
- ✓60-minute private escape room
- ✓One hour in the events room
- ✓One pizza per team
- ✓Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
- ✓Team photo included
- ✓Two 60-minute private escape rooms
- ✓One hour in the events room
- ✓One pizza per team
- ✓Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
- ✓Team photo included
Children's party room hire: £75 per hour (included free with the Adventurer and Legend packages for 6 or more). Everyone present counts towards the room's 48 standing / 32 seated limit, including accompanying adults; game player limits are separate and in-room Games Masters don't count. Adventurer and Legend include one pizza per team and unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee. Extra pizzas are quoted separately. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options carry no surcharge — tell us in advance, and talk to the events team before booking about allergies.
Games Master in the room
Included in the Adventurer and Legend kids packages for ages 9–11, and available on a one-hour Explorer booking for £50 per room. A DBS-checked Games Master joins the group inside the room, explains the story and the rules in a way that's fun and simple, and keeps every child involved with age-appropriate hints.
Alien, The Magic Castle and Mayan Temple don't need a Games Master when a parent plays with the children. The Cabin is 12+, and accepts 9–11s only with a Games Master in the room. Echoes of Madness is strictly 14+.
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Which room for which age?
Every room hosts parties — the only real question is age. Pick from the right band and you can't go far wrong. Ages 9–11 play with an adult or an in-room Games Master.
No scares — bright worlds and puzzles they can win.
- Alice in LeicesterlandMARKET STREET · up to 6 kids
- AlienMARKET STREET · up to 6 kids
- Mayan TempleMARKET STREET · up to 6 kids
- Mystery FortressMARKET STREET · up to 6 kids
- OverthroneHORSEFAIR HOUSE · up to 12 kids
- The Da Vinci RoomHORSEFAIR HOUSE · up to 6 kids
- Royal BattleMARKET STREET · up to 6 kids
Still no horror — just harder puzzles and more pressure.
- The Magic CastleMARKET STREET · up to 6 kids
- Witchcraft & WizardryHORSEFAIR HOUSE · up to 7 kids
- Project Area 51HORSEFAIR HOUSE · up to 6 kids
- SubmarineMARKET STREET · up to 6 kids
- FairytaleHORSEFAIR HOUSE · up to 5 kids
- Space PodHORSEFAIR HOUSE · up to 5 kids
The Cabin: 12+; ages 9–11 only with an in-room Games Master. Echoes of Madness: strictly 14+.
- The CabinHORSEFAIR HOUSE · up to 7 kids
- Echoes of MadnessMARKET STREET · up to 6 kids
Not sure? Call 0330 122 8877 and we'll point you to the right door.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Games Master included?
For ages 9–11, an in-room Games Master is included in the two- and three-hour kids packages. On a one-hour booking it costs £50 per room. Tell us the children's ages when enquiring so support and room selection can be arranged.
Are hosts DBS checked?
Yes. Games Masters assigned to children's parties and school bookings are DBS checked. A responsible adult must remain onsite or within five minutes and reachable, including when a Games Master accompanies the game.
What food is included?
One pizza per team, with unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee. Extra pizzas, chips, nachos and potato wedges can be added, and chicken nuggets or other catering requests may be possible when arranged in advance. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options have no surcharge.
Do adults count towards the room capacity?
Everyone present counts towards the events room limit of 48 standing or 32 seated, including accompanying adults and non-playing guests. Game player limits are separate; in-room Games Masters are excluded from those limits.
What ages are the parties for?
Ages 9–16, whether you are planning a 9th or 10th birthday party or a teenage celebration. Most rooms are recommended 9+, The Cabin is 12+ and Echoes of Madness is strictly 14+. We'll point you to the right door for the group.
Do parents need to stay?
A responsible adult must be onsite or within five minutes and reachable by phone for all players aged 9–15, even with a Games Master in the room. Parents are welcome to play too.
Can we bring our own birthday cake?
Yes. Bring your own cake to enjoy in the party room, with space for candles, photos and presents after the game.
Can we decorate the party room?
Yes. Balloons, banners, table decorations and themed party items are all welcome, so the room can feel like your child's own party.
What happens on the day?
Arrive around 15 minutes before your game. Your Games Master welcomes the group and gives a safety and mission briefing before the 60-minute game begins, and there is a team photo afterwards. Allow around 90 minutes for the game itself, plus party-room time on your package.
Are the children locked in?
No. Players are never physically locked inside and can step out at any time. Games Masters watch every game and give hints whenever the group needs them.
Where are you, and where can we park?
We have two city-centre venues: 26 Market Street, LE1 6DP, and Horsefair House, 1-5 Horsefair Street, LE1 5BP, about three minutes apart on foot. Dover Street Car Park (LE1 6PW, entrance on Calais Hill) is open 24 hours and close to both. Check your confirmation so every guest heads to the right venue.
How experienced are you with children's parties?
Escape Leicester has hosted hundreds of children's birthday parties since 2018, with DBS-checked Games Masters and thousands of five-star reviews from players and parents.
Can you help us plan a bespoke party?
Yes. Tell us your idea, from games and food to decorations and special requests, and the events team will help bring it to life.
Private kids birthday parties and exclusive venue hire in Leicester
Every children's party is a private game: only your group, with a DBS-checked Games Master and puzzles matched to the ages in the room. Larger parties split across rooms running side by side, and the events room at Market Street gives you a private space for pizza, drinks and the cake. For big celebrations, exclusive venue hire is available by quotation.
Perfect for large groups and special celebrations
Bigger parties split across rooms running side by side, then regroup in the Market Street party room for pizza, drinks and cake. For a full takeover, tell us the numbers and date and we'll plan the rooms, timings and food around the birthday child — up to 48 guests at one venue, counting every adult present.
Give them a birthday to remember
Private games · DBS-checked hosts · rooms for every age from 9–16.
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