Solve puzzles and break free from three themed escape rooms designed for families and groups of 2-7 people in the South Lakes.

Cliffhanger Escape Rooms offers award-winning immersive experiences located in Backbarrow, at the southern tip of Lake Windermere. The venue features three uniquely themed escape rooms: Bank Diamond Heist (difficulty 2/5), Haunted Pirate Ship (difficulty 4/5), and Vlad the Vampire (difficulty 4/5). Each room challenges teams to work together against the clock, solving puzzles, decoding clues, and discovering hidden hints to complete their mission within one hour. All rooms are family-friendly and can accommodate between 2 and 7 people per team, with options for larger groups to book multiple rooms simultaneously. The escape room experience is designed for visitors of all skill levels, from those without previous experience to seasoned puzzle solvers seeking a greater challenge. Players are not locked inside the rooms, and staff members are available to provide guidance if teams become stuck. The venue is conveniently located next to the Lakeland Motor Museum, just off the A590 near Newby Bridge. Cliffhanger Escape Rooms has been recognized as a finalist for 'Experience of the Year' in the 2025 Cumbria Tourism Awards. Gift vouchers are available for those wishing to give the experience as a present, valid for 12 months.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Reni Hristova

2 months ago

Great experience with the Vlad the Vampire room. Excellent puzzles and creative solutions await you here. We were pleasantly surprised by the variety, as well. Room was fairly linear, but with a clear direction on how to proceed and really good clues the couple of times we got stuck. Good atmosphere setting by the effects. Definitely would recommend.

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Damien Birchenough

2 months ago

Loved it . The puzzles were tricky but not overly complicated the staff were helpful without spoiling the story . Great hour well worth the cost .

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Pam Birchenough

2 months ago

We did pirate escape room today, family of 4, age from 14 to 50. We all had so much fun and laughter from our visit, and will 100% do it again, great fun for everyone

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Maria G

9 months ago

Excellent experience! We did the Bank robbery escape room. Cliffhanger Escape Rooms never disappoints and we will be back in the future. Would highly recommend to first time escapers or experienced ones. The game was explained to us by a very helpful young chap.

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vicky brown

12 months ago

Absolutely loved it. My first escape room experience and I'll definitely be doing more. Great venue and the host was very friendly and helpful.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026