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Escape Box Experiences at The Armitt
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There are two brand new experiences available at The Armitt where you'll be solving puzzles and clues, learning about history and having fun all at the same time. You may have heard of escape rooms, well at The Armitt we've devised a different style of activity where instead of trying to get OUT, you're trying to get IN. This is a great activity for everyone so get booking today!
Escape Box 1: Beatrix Potter’s Missing Paper
90 minutes – 2-6 players – Ages 8+
Think you know Beatrix Potter? Think again.
A dusty old trunk has been discovered in a house in the Lake District. With the building once being home to Beatrix Potter, builders asked if we might like to take it for the museum. We absolutely said yes, but when it arrived, we found it was locked and sealed with codes and puzzles which we can't solve. We need your help. Can you unlock the hidden history and see if maybe it contains Beatrix Potter's long lost papers on fungi?
Escape Box 2: The Bridge House Mystery
90 minutes – 2-4 players – Ages 8+
Once upon a time the Bridge House was home to the Rigg family, and it was filled with the laughter of six children. However, there was a woman watching them and she was jealous, as she could never have a family of her own. As her obsession grew, she managed to lock them in their own home, waiting for the day she could take what she wanted. When the day finally came though, she found the family had disappeared leaving no trace. Now a box has been found that may reveal the mystery, but can you help solve what really happened and uncover the truth?
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | |
| Tuesday - Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday - Sunday | Open | |
* Fridays-Mondays - See Armitt website for booking availability
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Advance booking essential
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for groups
Property Facilities
- Smoking not allowed
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Armitt is located in Ambleside just to the north of the town centre and at the tip of the University of Cumbria campus. We are also opposite the main car park off Rydal Road which is where the public should park on visiting as we have no onsite parking except for one accessible space outside the front of the museum.
Public Transport Directions
The Armitt is accessed on main bus routes - 555 and 599 - from Windermere (to the south) and Keswick (to the north). Bus stops are either in the town centre or outside the health centre. The Armitt is just a short walk away.
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