Escape Rooms Cardiff: The Cardiff Castle

By | November 23, 2020
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by Escape Rooms Cardiff (website)

119 St. Mary Street, CF10 1DY

Cardiff

2-6 players

Languages: EN

60 minutes

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Rated between 3.5 and 4 out of 5

based on ratings from 19 users
combined with 2 pro reviews

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d.green26 expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 30 Oct 2026 Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
beautifulfamily friendly
ethanescapes rated this:Rated between 3.5 and 3.5 out of 5
Played: 5 May 2026 Team size: 3
originalgreat hostingquite easy

Good game, although looking a little tired now. Nothing that particularly stands out - but we enjoyed the puzzled involving rope (without giving anything away). Escaped with plenty of time to spare!

Owlsteelerben rated this:Rated between 3.5 and 3.5 out of 5
Team size: 2 Time taken: 55 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalimmersivegreat hostingquite difficult
gamesmaster13 experienced rated this:Rated between 3 and 3 out of 5
Team size: 2 Time taken: 56:11 Outcome: Successful escape!
☕Joe Brown expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 29 Jun 2024 Team size: 4
Lots to see in a great set with solid puzzles.
Izy Rhodes experienced rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Outcome: Successful escape!
beautifulcleverquite difficult
Beautiful escape room, really lovely setting created for this one. Had moments where we definitely felt a bit suck so was good to have some help when staring at what feels like a blank page (not actually but don't want to spoil). I would go back to do other rooms as was very fun and beautifully made.
Penny Jodie rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Played: 31 Jan 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 45 mins
originalclever
puzzlepalooza experienced rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
beautiful
Really nicely themed game! They've done a great job making this feel authentic.  Didn't have time to play any more here but will be back for sure. 
Dan Getliffe experienced rated this:Rated between 3.5 and 3.5 out of 5
Played: 18 Oct 2021 Team size: 2 Time taken: 55 Outcome: Successful escape!
alzinos rated this:Rated between 2 and 2 out of 5
Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
beautifulbroken techplainquite easy

We were plagued with tech issues, including the complete failure of the timing/hint screen. The room is incredibly linear, and is quite simple throughout. It is thematically excellent, the props and set dressing are really good. But it is a shame that the old Heist room got replaced, which had excellent asymmetrical gameplay.

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Cardiff Castle is by far the prettiest of all the games we’ve played at Escape Rooms Cardiff, and possibly the prettiest we’ve played in Cardiff itself. It’s a solid game that will be fun for enthusiasts and great for newcomers to escape rooms, plus it’s a perfect tie in if you’re planning to visit the game’s eponym while you’re in the area.
Cinematic!

The Cardiff Castle has quickly become one of my favourite escape games in Wales. With a beautiful set, wonderful a-ha moments and solid puzzles, it’s an instant win for me.

I’d hyped up the game quite a bit in my mind during lockdown, and I was delighted that it had exceeded my expectations.

If you enjoyed The Tomb and are looking for something a bit more challenging, The Cardiff Castle should be next on your list. But I think everyone will get a kick out of playing this room.

I’d recommend this game for groups of 2-3 (four maximum) as the rooms aren’t too big and bigger groups might step on one another’s toes.

This game is the closest to a Crystal Maze style experience you’re likely to get without going to the real deal. You’ll have a blast!

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