Manchester Escape Rooms
Urban adventures bringing the secrets of Manchester to life.
- Work together to solve fun challenges & puzzling clues Perfectly balanced & location-based.
- Guided by clues sent to your phones Messages sent to you and your team's phones.
- Explore Manchester's historic landmarks and hidden gems Our speciality, discovering and showing off amazing places!
- Discover top-rated pubs, bars and cafes Optional breaks to catch a rest along the way.
- Compete Set the fastest time and see you ranking on your end certificate. for top spot on the Manchester leaderboard
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Next Steps
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- 1. Select your game, pick a trail of your choice and receive your welcome email.
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- 2. Rally your team and enter a team name and phone number(s) into the system.
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- 3. Receive your welcome text, then head to the start location on a day and time of your choice.
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- 4. Text START to receive the first in a series of cryptic directions. Solve the puzzles to unravel your mystery.
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- 5. Discover unique places, the secret and hidden of your city - and great independant pubs/cafes!
CityDays Manchester Hunts
Each hunt explores a different area of city in one of two ways. Our classic treasure hunts & scavenger hunts use puzzle-filled directions to guide players to exciting new sights. Our Story trails do all this with the added bonus of an immersive story on top - play the main character and relive a tale from the city's past or experience a story all your own.
Northern Quarter Nooks
Heart of the Hive
Through the Ages
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Action-packed Manchester escape rooms in Manchester
How the Manchester days out work
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Discover Manchester's secret places
- Experience Manchester's unique places and share stories in independent pubs & cafes, curated for each Manchester Manchester escape room.
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Fun challenges
- Engaging puzzles and captivating stories reveal Manchester in a new light.
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Play together or competitively
- Work as a team or compete head-to-head to set the fastest time on our Manchester leaderboard.
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Fully flexible bookings
- Alter your booking freely; change the date, time, number of people or chosen Manchester Manchester escape room. Even stop and start once you've begun.
Fun activity for all groups
Manchester escape room Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays Manchester escape rooms
RAB
Really enjoyed the trail! Will be booking again in a different city! Such a great way to explore!
SPUNLY
Really good, throughly enjoyed it. First one we have done and will be doing it again! Good service and clear instructio…
The Geniuses
Really fun, would definitely do another one. I discovered corners, streets, paths and pubs that I never a knew before. …
Kojak
really fun way to get to know the city we live in. a little tough in places, but that's the fun of it. 10/10 would reco…
Ladies who lunch
The cobbled mews, tiny parks, and amazing building show a hidden side to Kensington, we loved the whole experience of t…
Super Sleuths
Great way to pass time, see the sights of the city and pop in to the ‘local establishments’ for some refreshment. Can r…
Lightning Sharks
Had an amazing few hours, saw things we had never noticed before. Loved every minute of it and can not wait to do our n…
Slay queens
Very enjoyable day for daughters 17th birthday and friends
Kenya Girls
What a fantastic day we had celebrating my friend's birthday. It's amazing what treasures are hidden behind the busy st…
Sarah's Sleuths
So much fun to explore around the mews and see some very beautiful parts of London
Awesome Foursome
Great experience! Lots of fun.
SOTS Girls On Tour
Did the painted city tour of Bristol with a group of 6 friends from my 70s music group. We loved it , a really inform…
Swebenny
Lots of fun being tourists in the city we love! Loved all the facts. Thanks Citydays!
Women Sherlock
Had an amazing time. Cleverly written. Suggest comfortable shoes and spare about 3 hours to finish. Answer questions …
GJ Dream
It was a peaceful and lovely walk around the area and enjoyed the historic background. The directions for this one was …
The Hay Rollers
A great way to explore the city in a totally unique way. You see parts of the city that you never knew were there, or y…
JG’s Gang
Had great fun! Saw lots of things we obviousLyn haven’t really noticed before. Impressed with the two pub stops!!!
missun complete
This was so amazing and fun! Puzzles are not too complex, but just enough to keep us guessing! Would definitely do agai…
Shakhil
Great way of learning about NYC!
Viva Raf Cambridge
Love these games. Highly recommended
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Your Manchester Escape Room - Your Way
Burst free from bricks and mortar with a CityDays Manchester escape room!
For too long, the curious, quick-witted and creative brains of Manchester have been trapped behind doors, bound to opening hours and confined by four walls and oppressive ceilings.
But not anymore!
At CityDays, we create escape rooms in Manchester and around the world that reveal more than just your competitive streak.
You still get all the puzzles, riddles, cryptic clues and challenges of a traditional escape room – but instead of being cooped up inside, we take the games outdoors.
No doors. No ceilings. No specific time slots. No hassle.
Our Escape Rooms Manchester: An Outdoor Extravaganza
Since our Manchester escape “rooms” are held outdoors, they’re “built” slightly differently. After all, since there are no physical barriers to get through or doors to unlock, you might be wondering what the object of the game is…
Well, it’s really very simple.
You and your team start at a chosen location (depending on which trail you pick).
From there, you have to complete a set of tasks, puzzles and riddles, deciphering clues to take you to your next location, sent to your phone(s) via WhatsApp. If you don’t give us the right answer, you can’t move on in the game!
When you’ve sent us the correct answer, you’ll be given new clues and challenges to lead you to your next destination. Each location is located a short walking distance away, and may require you to keep your eyes peeled for possible clues along the way…
Once you’ve answered all our clues, visited all the destinations and completed the trail, we’ll tally up your score. This is based on how many correct answers you got, any time penalties you accrued, and how many hints you asked for.
CityDays’ Outdoor Escape Rooms in Manchester
We’ve been creating outdoor escape rooms in Manchester (and the rest of the world!) for over five years now, so we know a thing or two about what makes a good one.
But our escape rooms aren’t about us - they’re about you and your code-cracking team.
In our opinion, the best escape rooms in Manchester are ones where you're in charge.
That’s why we put the decision-making back in your hands, so you and your friends, families, colleagues or whoever can play, compete, and test your skills in the great outdoors, whenever you want, with whoever you want. Here’s a breakdown of what that means…
You decide when you play: Whenever you’re ready, we’re ready. You don’t need any previous experience, knowledge or equipment*. There’s only one real caveat to that: we recommend that you play during daylight hours (it’s hard to spot hidden clues in the dark!). Otherwise, it’s up to you!
Take breaks, if you want: Don’t worry, we won’t penalise you if you want to stop and enjoy a drink halfway through your Manchester escape room experience. In fact, we encourage you to! We add recommended pub and café stops along the way so you know where your nearest watering hole is. When you’re ready to resume the game, just let us know.
Go at your own pace: Race to the end or take your time deciphering clues, whatever works for you. If you have a big group, we recommend splitting up and going head-to-head. Contact us if you have any queries!
*All you need to play our games is a phone with Whatsapp or Telegram, access to cellular data and a pair of comfy shoes. That’s it!
Any questions? Here’s how it works.
CityDays’ Escape Room Manchester City Centre
Our escape rooms in Manchester are all based around the city centre - so whether you’re a local or a visitor, you can easily find the start location for your game and start playing!
Each route is set in a particular area or suburb and contains a mix of puzzles, challenges, clues and more. Here’s a breakdown of our available games in Manchester…
The Best Escape Rooms in Manchester
Heart of The Hive
Experience Manchester like never before in an exciting outdoor escape room adventure.
More than just a game, this Manchester escape room is a journey through time, celebrating the city’s iconic worker bee spirit. Embark on a thrilling and cryptic escape room in Manchester, exploring the city's rebellious spirit and unsung heroes.
Solve intriguing puzzles and uncover hidden secrets at iconic landmarks such as Chetham's Library and the John Rylands Library. Enjoy the vibrant street life, and stop at highly recommended great pubs, and cafes along the way.
Perfect for those seeking a fun, inspiring, and uniquely outdoor urban exploration, this outdoor escape room in Manchester city centre is ideal for puzzle lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and competitive, curious teams!
Northern Quarter Nooks
Explore Manchester's epic Northern Quarter, where the charm of Manchester's streets meets the thrill of puzzle-solving in an outdoor escape room adventure.
Once a bustling textile hub, this area now bursts with culture, featuring public art, hidden sculptures, and colourful murals. This outdoor escape room takes you on a journey through these artistic streets, where you’ll have to decode the history behind a whimsical pet shop owner, a haunted pub with a story spanning 40 miles, poignant memorials, and creatively lit lamps.
Filled with puzzles, challenges, and discoveries around great pubs and cafes, this experience is perfect for groups seeking an immersive and competitive dive into one of Manchester's most vibrant districts, unveiling its rich history and artistic heartbeat.
Through The Ages
Embark on a thrilling outdoor escape room journey through Manchester's grand city centre and historic canals.
This puzzle-packed adventure weaves through the city's fascinating history, from its Roman roots to its vibrant music scene. Uncover the stories behind landmarks like the ancient Castlefield, the Science and Industry Museum, and St John's Gardens. Marvel at the Opera House, delve into Rylands Library, and stroll along Rochdale Towpath to the Kimpton Clocktower and the Alan Turing Memorial.
Expect a trail filled with intriguing puzzles, hidden gems, and delightful surprises, including stops at great pubs and cafes. Ideal for friends, families, or colleagues seeking a fun day out, this unique experience lets you engage with Manchester's lesser-known splendours and captivating riddles. Dive into the underappreciated grandeur of this magnificent city in a way like no other!
