A unique escape room experience
St Neots Museum, in partnership with Mystery in History, are proud to present the second season of Jailbreak, set in the Victorian cells of the Old Police Station, more commonly known these days as St Neots Museum.
Our first season in Spring this year saw 574 people locked in our cells and we now return with a brand new challenge involving different skills and challenges.
Dates for season 2
Tickets are now on sale for sessions on the following dates.
October 2018
- Saturday 20 October (Evening)
- Sunday 21 October (Afternoon)
- Saturday 27 October (Evening)
- Sunday 28 October (Afternoon)
November 2018
- Friday 2 November (Evening)
- Sunday 4 November (Afternoon)
- Thursday 8 November (Evening)
- Saturday 10 November (Evening)
- Tuesday 13 November (Afternoon)
- Thursday 22 November (Evening)
- Saturday 24 November (Evening)
- Thursday 29 November (Evening)
- Friday 30 November (Evening)
December 2018
- Saturday 8 December (Evening)
- Sunday 9 December (Afternoon)
- Thursday 13 December (Evening)
- Saturday 15 December (Evening)
- Friday 21 December (Evening)
Afternoon sessions are at 1.30, 2.30, 3.45, 4.45 and 5.45pm
Evening sessions are at 4.45, 5.45, 7, 8 and 9pm.
The scenario
It is the 16 November 1916. You and your colleagues are employed by Mr Bartlett, renowned butchers of St Neots. Last week you all received your call up papers to join the Bedfordshire regiment and to prepare to begin military training before travelling to the Western Front in France to serve with His Majesty’s forces.
But you believe it is imperative that the good people of St Neots continue to have a good supply of meat, and without your presence, there will be an acute shortage of slaughtermen and butchers. You have therefore appealed against your conscription into the army and in consequence you have been summoned to St Neots jail, where you will be held for one night before appearing at Huntingdon County Appeal Tribunal before Lord Sandwich and Lieut. Carter representing the Military, who will consider your appeal.
But you know Lord Sandwich’s reputation as someone who will not allow people to avoid military service, as the tribunals have been ordered to be a strict as possible. Therefore, you are determined to escape.
The challenge
After being locked in the cell, you and your colleagues will have 60 minutes to break out. You will have to pass through three stages: breaking out of the cell; breaking out of the cell corridor; and – finally – escaping through the main gate. These stages get progressively harder and more complex so you will need to work together, promptly, from the very moment the game starts.
This game does not require any strength or physical force. All the information you need to escape is already provided, as long as you use your eyes, ears and your brain and are able to work together as a team.
Frequently asked questions
What is an escape room?
If you’ve not tried one of these before — an escape room is a physical adventure game where players are locked in a room and must solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives, all this within 60 minutes. It’s a bit like The Crystal Maze or Fort Boyard but don’t worry its just for fun so you will be let out after the experience is complete. The challenge is to get out, and compete with other participants for the best time. Good luck.
Is Jail Break suitable for people in wheelchairs?
Yes, doors will be narrow, but the whole experience is conducted on the same floor level.
What is the largest group size?
8 people
Is that really a genuine police cell, and are we really locked in?
Totally. Half the group will be locked in the cell, and half in the cell corridor. Your first challenge will be to work together to unlock the cell door.
What is the minimum age that can play?
We would recommend that the attraction is unsuitable for anyone aged under 10. Children under the the age of 18 taking part in the Escape Room must be accompanied by an adult.
What if I get claustrophobic?
No need to worry, someone will be at hand to help you out. Early escapes are assisted when medically required.
Are there prizes?
Successful teams will have the option to have their photo taken with a board recording their escape time. The team who escapes in the fastest time throughout the season will get a special prize, and our Facebook will keep an updated list of ‘top times’.
I loved the museum but didn’t get chance to look properly at the displays.
Then come back again during normal opening hours which are 11am – 4pm Tuesday – Saturday. Admission is free for local residents and £3 for non-residents.
I really enjoyed it, can I come back again?
The attraction will remain unaltered for our first season, April to June, so you will find it repetitive if you come back in that time. We hope to have a second season later in the year where we will have totally new clues and forms of escape, so trust you will want to come back for that.
Anything else?
We hope you have a great time and want to tell your friends all about it, but please, if you do no spoilers.