by LevelUp Escapes (website)
Unit SU33, Middle Level, Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury SY1 1BW
2-6 players
Languages: EN
After a wild night out in Birmingham, you’re desperate to make it back to the safety of Shrewsbury. The last train—the prestigious Shrewsbury Express—is your only hope, but disaster has struck! The engine has failed, and its panicked conductor, Colin, needs your help. If you don’t get the train running within the hour, you’ll be stranded in Brum with nothing but RAIL REPLACEMENTS to save you… and nobody wants that.
This hilarious, immersive 75-minute escape experience is packed with engaging storytelling, fun characters, and plenty of laughs, it's a thrilling experience that promises fun for all the family, whether you're a first-time player or a seasoned escape room enthusiast. Get ready for a journey like no other!
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As stated in previous reviews, this room is an absolutely crazy experience! You really can never guess what is going to be revealed next.
Its hard to discuss the main elements of The Shrewsbury Express without providing spoilers but let’s just say they have some very unique puzzles for the UK as well as a method to deliver a code for a lock that is certainly a first! The GM’s stay fantastically in character throughout and aren’t afraid for a bit of interaction!
All the above elements really make you forget you’re in the middle of a shopping center, this room exceeded all expectations and is a must do if you’re in the area.
We have not laughed this much in a room, for a long time. Great hosting and a great time.
Very different, very funny, not your usual escape room! We really, really enjoyed this room. Great hosting, throughout. Highly recommend this room.
What a ride! We’ve ticked off a fair few rooms across the Midlands (Telford, Birmingham, Stoke, you name it), but this one had vibes.
Theming was spot on, puzzles were clever without being head-melting, and there were moments that genuinely made us all laugh (and scream a bit, not gonna lie). We’ve done harder rooms, sure — but for story, atmosphere and sheer fun factor, this one’s right up there.
Massive shoutout to our Game Master too, who absolutely nailed the balance between helpful and hands-off. Top-tier hosting.
If you’re into immersive, story-driven games with a few surprises up their sleeve — this is one to do. Already eyeing up our next one at LevelUp!
What a game! Definitely not one for the faint-hearted – this was easily the most interactive experience I’ve ever played, and I was all in for it. The opening sequence was brilliantly crafted, and I loved how it kicked off with such a clever start. The puzzles were a solid mix of tech and padlocks, with some fresh ideas I hadn’t seen before. As this is our more local room, the team mentioned that a few puzzles had changed since Christmas, though some core features remained the same. The whole thing was hilarious and full of surprises – we never knew what was coming next. Huge thanks to Colin!
My wife and I absolutely loved this one! As others have mentioned, it's an 'intense', in-your-face immersive experience with some brilliantly funny moments that remind you it's not just about escaping, it's about having an unforgettable time. The game is packed with spectacular moments, and for us, the sheer enjoyment of the 'experience' itself was the real highlight. If you're looking for an room that delivers more on excitement and entertainment in equal measure, this one is a must!
An absolutely bonkers experience that's not for the shy, retiring type; role-play is fairly essential in some form or another and the hosts are excellent at providing those opportunities to join in with the fun. There's all sorts of things going on in here and some very inventive things indeed, particularly taking into account the space. Our preferences are geared more towards puzzles and there aren't loads in here but it's a real hoot and we can imagine families with children absolutely loving this.