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It may be news to some that Welkin Mill in Bredbury is home to a haunted house, one of Merlin's castles, and a dank, SAW-inspired chamber. 

Well, not quite literally. 

But certainly the next best thing - meticulously designed rooms based on each of the above themes, for families, friends and colleagues to explore in an immersive escape game. 

moviESCAPE Bredbury is a hidden gem which has been based at Welkin Mill since 2017, attracting visitors from far and wide. It currently offers three themed escape room games - SAWtopsy, Merlin's Magic Academy, and Haunted House II. 

Participants are given one hour to escape a themed room using clues and solving puzzles. 

At moviESCAPE, however, it's not just a matter of getting in and getting out. Each room tells a subtle story which players piece together as they progress.

The descriptions for each of the three rooms are as follows:

• SAWtopsy - "In this unsettling whodunnit horror, you awake in a dark, dingy basement. Can you escape before the killer returns for their next victim?"
• Haunted House II - "This room combines traditional escape room challenges with an immersive and interactive horror experience! Can you break the curse?"
• Merlin's Magic Academy - "Merlin's Magic Academy is now enrolling! Intrepid witches & wizards must cast spells and complete a series of exciting challenges to solve this magical, family friendly escape room."

There are a range of rooms, then, for families, parties, and colleagues alike. And with hundreds of visitor reviews leaving a near-perfect five-star rating, it's clear that moviESCAPE is a hit for many.

Merlin's Magic Academy is a must for all wizardry and fantasy fans, and is suitable for younger players (Image - moviESCAPE)

What is it, then, that makes this local business special?

As staff member Matt explains, "I think it's the immersion. It's something that we've focussed on a lot. Everything in the rooms has a reason to be there."

"We also have briefing videos done by professional actors [...]. We've designed this to be an experience - rather than just a game - it's what makes us unique."

And what have previous visitors enjoyed about these rooms? Staff member Phil explains that it's different things for different people. 

"There are different drivers", Phil said.

moviESCAPE prides itself on its immersiveness, and has attracted people from all over for that reason (Image - moviESCAPE)

"Some people love the problem-solving element - what we'd call 'escape room enthusiasts'. Their massive driver is to get out of the room and solve the puzzles. 

"For others, it's the immersive, emotional experience."

Indeed, on the one hand, moviESCAPE has hosted 'professional' escapists - one team from Switzerland set the record for the Haunted House room by escaping in just 24 minutes. 

However, as Matt adds: "People can also meander through and take 59 minutes - the rooms are just as much for them as it is for the 'professionals' - slowly going through and taking in the atmosphere is just as valid."

Phil also adds: "When you get companies coming in - especially different departments - the competitive level is off the scale! There are some massive bragging rights going on."

As well as escape rooms, the venue also has a bar and meeting rooms such as this one (Image - moviESCAPE)

And there is more to moviESCAPE than just the escape rooms! As Phil explains, the site has meeting rooms and even a bar - there is the capacity for talks, seminars, parties, and more. 

"It's not exclusively an escape room", Phil said. "It's a similar scenario to 'who do movies appeal to?'. The answer is everybody. 

"It just appeals to people who like entertainment, as well as parties, families - even businesses who want to use the facility for meetings, team-building, training, that kind of thing."

Matt adds: "There's a chance for people to have an evening or a day out - we have a bar, waiting areas, meeting rooms."

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Only valid for online bookings and not valid with any other offer or voucher. 

The code is limited to 50 redemptions and will expire after the first 50 customers have redeemed. Maximum one redemption per customer. Valid only for escape room tickets of 4 players or more at moviESCAPE Stockport.

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All bookings are subject to our standard terms and conditions, displayed at www.moviescape.co.uk/terms-and-conditions.

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