Whispers of the Cursed Carnival have haunted the town since it abruptly closed after a group of teenagers vanished without a trace. For over a decade, the site has been left to rot—until now. Recently, locals have reported strange lights flickering and eerie music playing between 11 PM and midnight. When the police were called to investigate, they found only chilling silence.
You arrive just before 11 PM, heart racing with anticipation. Suddenly, the carnival springs to life—the lights blaze, the haunting music fills the air, and the gates slam shut behind you with a bone-jarring thud. You’re trapped.
As the vibrant colours dance in the darkness, a sense of dread creeps over you. In the shadows, you catch a glimpse of something watching, lurking, waiting.
Can you unravel the dark secrets of the carnival and uncover what happened to the missing teenagers before you too are swallowed by its sinister grip? The clock is ticking, and with each passing second, the shadows draw closer. Time is not on your side…
Creepy Carnival is a spooky escape experience in which you must solve puzzles, find clues and collect items to escape from the haunted ride before it claims another victim!
Available for 2 to 8 players.
This is a 60 minute game suitable for players aged 12+
An adult over 18 must remain on the premises at all times if all the players are under 18. Players aged 12-16 must be accompanied by a paying adult over 18, players aged 16-18 may play on their own while an adult over 18 must sign the waiver before the game and remain on the premises at all times.
Please note: this escape room includes scary live actors acting.
*Creepy Carnival is also available to play at Houdini's Chester, Coventry, Doncaster, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, and Walsall.
HOW WILL YOU ESCAPE?
Houdini's Southampton near West Quay
9A Castle Way, Southampton, SO14 2BX
Bus
There is a variety of buses that travel nearby. The closest bus stop is West Quay which is one minute's walk away.
Train
Southampton Central Train Station is the closest station and is less than a mile from our site. See train times.
Car
The nearest parking is WestQuay Multi-Storey which offers all-day parking for just £5.
What's On?
50% OFF 1/2 Term
Half Price - Full Treat
Code TREAT50 | Oct 28th - Nov 1st | Min. 4 players | Excluding Farringdon and Dundee
MONDAY BLUES
£17.50 per Player ONLY
Code BLUESCAPE | Every Monday | £17.50 per Player, min. 4 players| Excluding Farringdon; excluding UK bank holidays & seasonal promotions
TUESDAY HALF PRICE
WEDNESDAY BREAKOUT
£75 for Up to 6 Players
Code MIDBREAK | Every Wednesday | Excluding Farringdon; excluding UK bank holidays
Southampton West Quay FUN
£75 for Any Room
Code SUN4WQ | Every Sunday after 4 pm | £75 for any room (no restrictions on the amount of people) | Only at Southampton near West Quay Location
Find out if you made it on to our leaderboards and compare your escape times and how many clues you had with other teams.
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Difficulty:
Players:
2 - 6
Success Rate:
65%
Age Guide:
8+
Time:
60 minutes
Contact Phone:
0800 999 1996
Difficulty:
Players:
2 - 6
Success Rate:
48%
Age Guide:
8+
Time:
60 minutes
Contact Phone:
0800 999 1996
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