Are you ready for a great escape?
Escape into immersive worlds made for the adventurous and bold of all ages. Four rooms on the middle level of the Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury, every one private to your group and hosted from start to finish.
The Darwin Centre escape rooms are now XscapeNow Shrewsbury
XscapeNow already runs escape rooms and the Sultan's Secret show in Telford. The four rooms on the middle level of the Darwin Centre now run under the same name, operated by . You'll still spot the old name on the odd sign and page while everything switches over.
Four rooms. One private to you. Which will it be?
You will not be grouped with strangers. Booking a room, even for two, gives you the entire room for the duration of the game, with a host from the briefing to the debrief.
A crew of puzzle-lovers, set designers and story-makers
We're a passionate crew of puzzle-lovers, set designers, and story-makers, dedicated to crafting unforgettable adventures for everyone. From multilingual hosts to lighting designers and trained actors, the team is built from technology, performance and customer service, and united by a passion for play. From families to friends, we create experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.
We believe in the power of play to bring people together. That's the whole idea.
Three ways in
Gift cards
- From a single game to a whole party
- Can be used for larger groups
- Varied voucher options
Online booking
- As low as £30 pp
- Bookings of up to 8 people
- Reserve your escape in seconds
- See our full room schedule
- Instant booking confirmation
Venue hire
- Specialised team building or celebration event deals
- Corporate events, birthday parties, hen & stag do's
- Need more people? No problem, just get in touch
Priced per person. Same rate for adults and children.
UK Escape Room Awards 2026 winners, with pricing that's as simple as it gets: one rate per person for groups of three or more, and a little more each for a pair (the room's still all yours). Round up your crack squad of problem-solvers, pick a room and get booked in.
Straight from the people who've escaped
Middle Level, Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury
Right in the middle of town. Park in the Darwin or Raven Meadows car parks, or it's about ten minutes' walk from the station.
Directions link
Questions people ask
The short version of everything the hosts get asked at the desk.
Ready to get escapin'?
Reserve your escape in seconds, instant confirmation, free changes up to 7 days before. See you on the middle level.
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