Escape Rooms Durham: Lily of Lumley

By | March 20, 2019

by Escape Rooms Durham (website)

Lumley Castle, Ropery Ln, Chester le Street, DH3 4NX

Durham

2-7 players

Languages: EN

60 minutes

Lumley Castle holds a secret. For centuries the halls and passageways have been said to be haunted by Lily Of Lumley. You and your team are here to investigate the haunting and solve the mystery. A previous investigator has disappeared, people at the castle speak of an ancient curse and the cries of a young woman can be heard behind the old stone walls. Work your way through ancient rooms, find Lily, free her from the curse and Escape a deadly fate!
Lily of Lumley is our latest game from Escape Rooms Durham. Situated inside the 600 year old Lumley Castle, the game is the only one of it's kind in the UK. No expense has been spared at creating a truly immersive and thrilling Escape experience.
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based on ratings from 9 users
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brilamb rated this:Rated between 50 and 50 out of 5
Played: 14 Jan 2022 Team size: 4 Time taken: 46
immersivestory-drivenmagical
Amazing venue and a good game, thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone.
browngate experienced rated this:Rated between 40 and 40 out of 5
puzzlebitch experienced rated this:Rated between 40 and 40 out of 5
Team size: 3 Outcome: Successful escape!
immersivestory-driven

By far the best of the games Escape Rooms Durham has to offer. The setting makes the theme really immersive and there are some great puzzles! 

simsi747 experienced rated this:Rated between 50 and 50 out of 5
Played: 28 Aug 2023 Team size: 2 Time taken: 59.56
immersivestory-drivengreat hosting

The theme is fantastic. The setting in Lumley Castke Hotel is perfect for the story of the room. Our host Matt was excellent in the introduction of the game and fed us the little hints we needed at just the right tines. I would definitely recommend this room 

Anonymous rated this:Rated between 25 and 25 out of 5
Played: 2 Jun 2023 Team size: 2 Time taken: 57 Outcome: Successful escape!
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rachrvm rated this:Rated between 40 and 40 out of 5
Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
beautiful

Great game, playing on the history of the castle. Also YOU'RE IN A CASTLE so the theming is amazing. Good puzzles and hosting.

AdamEscapes rated this:Rated between 45 and 45 out of 5
Played: 26 Feb 2022 Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
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Anonymous rated this:Rated between 50 and 50 out of 5
Played: 23 Aug 2023 Team size: 4 Time taken: 45 Outcome: Successful escape!
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I love every bit of this game! Lily Of Lumley was so magical and interactive.  

Jen Wells (Get Wells Soon) expert rated this:Rated between 50 and 50 out of 5
Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
beautifulimmersivestory-driven

A fabulous game in an actual castle. Great variety of puzzles and some really original fixtures, fittings and puzzles. Loved this one - definitely worth a visit!

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An immersive story driven escape room set in an actual castle. Great hosting, great puzzles and very original. Very enjoyable experience!

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