Escape to a world of magic in Harry Potter adventure
WANDS at the ready - a Harry Potterthemed escape room has opened in Manchester and you’ll need all the spells you can muster to get out.
The University of Magic traps wannabe witches and wizards inside an academy of the dark arts, where they will have to find their way out using dragon potions, unicorn hair and their own sleuthing skills to solve its mysteries.
Dressed in full sorcerers’ garb, groups will have one hour to complete a series of magical tasks, cast spells, recite incantations and battle with dark forces in the hope of securing a coveted place at the University.
The spellbinding challenge has launched at the Lucardo escape rooms in the Northern Quarter.
Director Adam Conroy said: “This escape room is nothing short of magical. Myself and the creative teams have worked hard to make this a truly immersive experience, and we want people to believe in this magical world of witches and wizards as they cast their spells.”
He added: “It is going to be a fantastic game that will appeal to everyone from teenagers their mums and dads to students and pensioners.
“We even have companies booking our rooms to encourage team-building exercises and the response from businesses has been very positive.
“You need people to work together to get out of an escape room.”
Other escape rooms run by Lucardo at its Virginia House premises on Great Ancoats Street include World War II thriller Espionage, bank heist challenge Gem Runner and murder mystery whodunnit Virginia House.
Advanced booking is available now at lucardo.com, with prices ranging from £15 per person for groups of six to £21 per person for groups of two.