Award Winning - 5-Star Rated
Independent Escape Rooms in Basingstoke
Stories told through puzzles -
crafted with passion
Our Escape Rooms
Choose Your Adventure
AWARD WINNING
CREATORS
- Fun
- Skill
- 2-8 Players
- 3 Difficulties
Classic childhood games, reimagined with some clever twists. You’ll need more than a lucky roll to beat this fun-filled escape room!
Perfect for larger groups – Up to 8 players welcome
Why Choose Us?
The Trapped In Fiction Experience
Independently Owned
We’re a proudly independent escape room, passionately built by a escape room enthusiast.
You are the Hero
You’re not just solving puzzles – you’re living the adventure.
Puzzles with Purpose
Our puzzles aren’t just there for the sake of it – they help tell the story.
All Skills Levels
Beginner to expert – multiple difficulties to choose from across both rooms.
How Does It Work?
A Guide to Your Escape Room Adventure
Before Booking
Have a look at our About Us page to find out a bit about us and what is an Escape Room?
Up to 6 players in Peter Pan
Up to 8 players in The Forbidden Room of Fun
BEGINNER - Recommended for most children only groups
Also available:
STANDARD - Normally complete rooms quicker than an 55-60 mins
MORE CHALLENGING - Normally complete rooms in under 40/45 mins
Choose a date and time, and Book Online
Or Contact Us for dual-room scheduling, or if you have any questions. We usually reply in under a few hours.
On The Day
Arrive at the time of the booking for a friendly briefing with our expert Games Host
Duration: 10-15 mins
Solve the puzzles and have fun!
Our expert Games Host will give you clues along the way
Duration: Up To 60 mins
Celebrate in style with themed props to hold in your photos
Duration: 5-10 mins
What People Say About Us
Ready for your Adventure?
Start by Choosing a Date and Time
Basingstoke's Escape Rooms - Right in the Heart of Hampshire
We’re based in the Top of Town area of Basingstoke, 37a Winchester Street, in a beautiful Grade II listed building that’s been home to Trapped in Fiction since we opened. With parking at Castons Yard, Albert Yard, Joices Yard, and Festival Place just a short walk away, and Basingstoke train station around 15 minutes on foot.
That puts our escape rooms within easy reach of the whole of Hampshire. Whether you’re coming from Winchester, Fleet, Andover, Hook, Tadley, Farnham or further afield, Basingstoke is a straightforward drive – and we’re right in the centre once you’re here.
Something for Every Occasion
Planning a birthday party? We’ve hosted hundreds – from children’s parties for groups of nine-year-olds to milestone adult birthdays.
Looking for a corporate away day that people will actually enjoy?
Our rooms work brilliantly for teams, with the option to run both rooms simultaneously for larger groups.
Family outing, date night, group of friends who keep saying they’ll do something together – we’ve seen it all, and we’ve built our rooms to work for all of it.
If you’re not sure which room or which difficulty is right for your group, just get in touch. We’d rather spend five minutes helping you pick the right experience than have anyone walk in unprepared.