Escape Time St Ives is an award-winning, independently owned escape room venue in the heart of St Ives, Cornwall. We design and run live, fully immersive 60-minute games where small groups work together to solve puzzles, uncover clues and beat the clock. Everything we do is built around story and atmosphere, so you are not just solving puzzles, you are stepping inside another world for an hour.
Our story
Escape Time St Ives was established in 2025 by a local team who wanted to bring a genuinely world-class immersive experience to one of Cornwall’s best loved seaside towns. St Ives is famous for its beaches, galleries and light, but there was very little to do indoors when the weather turned or when families and groups wanted something a little different. We set out to fill that gap with escape rooms that feel cinematic, welcoming and proudly Cornish. Every room is designed in house and themed specifically around St Ives and Cornish culture, rather than being bought in as an off-the-shelf kit.
What we offer
We currently run two fully bookable escape rooms, with more on the way. Lost Treasure of Pirate Kernow is a low intensity family adventure suitable for ages 8 and up, perfect for families and first timers. St Ives Slayer is a horror-themed thriller where you choose medium or high intensity on the day, ideal for braver groups and adults. A seasonal room, Festive Feast, runs from November to January, and a third room, Sound Sleuth, is coming soon. Every game lasts a full 60 minutes, takes groups of 2 to 8 players, and starts from £20 per person.
Award-winning and proudly independent
Escape Time St Ives is a completely independent limited company, locally owned and operated. We are not part of a chain, which means every detail is decided here in St Ives. We are proud to have been recognised with a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award in both 2025 and 2026, placing us among the top 10% of attractions worldwide, based on thousands of genuine guest reviews. That recognition reflects the thing we care about most: sending every group home with a story to tell.
Our team
Behind every game is a small, dedicated team of designers and Games Masters who live and work locally. Our designers build and maintain each set by hand, while our Games Masters look after your group from the moment you arrive, with a friendly briefing, live hints when you need them and a debrief at the end. We pride ourselves on a warm welcome for everyone, whether you are a family with young children, a group of friends or a corporate team on an away day.
Find us
You will find us on the First Floor of Cornerstone House, Park Avenue, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DN, a couple of minutes from the train and bus stations. We are open seven days a week from 10am to 10pm. Access is via stairs only as there is no lift, so please call us before booking on 01736 887444 if you have mobility requirements. To book a game or ask a question, call 01736 887444 or email info@escapetimestives.co.uk.