Time 2 Escape

Time 2 Escape sits just outside Cranbrook in Kent and does exactly what it says on the tin - it's an escape room venue. You turn up, get locked in a themed room with your mates or family, and you've got a fixed amount of time to solve puzzles and find your way out. The setup varies depending on which room you've booked, so the experience isn't quite the same twice over.

This is genuinely decent for groups who fancy something different on a rainy afternoon - teenagers especially tend to get properly into it. Adults who've done escape rooms before will know what to expect: hunting for clues, that moment of panic when you're halfway through and nothing makes sense, then the rush when you crack it. It's less about being physically active and more about thinking laterally and working as a team. Kids under about ten might find it frustrating rather than fun, depending on the difficulty level.

If you're staying at one of the nearby camping spots - Tanner Farm Park, Glassenbury, or Go Glamp are all within a few miles - Time 2 Escape makes for a solid half-day activity to break up your holiday. A typical session runs about an hour. Fair warning: you'll want to check their website or ring ahead for booking details and pricing, as that information isn't readily available. It's not a walk-in sort of place.