Stockport Escape Room: Merlin's Magic Academy

moviESCAPE Rooms Stockport
Available until 31 October 2025

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Book moviESCAPE Room tickets for one of the best magic escape rooms in Manchester!

moviESCAPE has reigned proudly as Stockport's leading Escape Room specialists for over six years! With over 1000+ five star reviews from visitors who have adored their experience, moviESCAPE is perfect for everyone.

Created by filmmakers with a love of puzzles, cinema and adventure and located in an atmospheric Victorian cotton mill in Bredbury, moviESCAPE is the perfect alternative day out for families, friends, couples, parties, groups and more!

Get ready for a unique, immersive, magical experience in Manchester!

A family-friendly escape room in Greater Manchester

Welcome to Merlin's Magic Academy! Here, you will learn to hone your magic moves, spooky spells and wonderful wizardry!

  • As an apprentice Witch or Wizard, your final and greatest challenge awaits you at Merlin's Magic Academy!
  • To become a true graduate, you must use your skills to unlock the secrets of the room
  • Create enchanted potions, solve mystical puzzles and use real wands to cast spells
  • Make friends with your mysterious guide and reach out if you need any out-of-this-world assistance! 
  • Beneath the floorboards of the school lies a deep, loud rumbling, and it's your job to investigate
  • Harness your magic and find the mythical beast that resides within the academy
  • Beating the beast is the only way to save the school and keep your magical powers!
  • Can you take on the monumental, magical mission?

Perfect for those who are new to escape rooms, Merlin's Magic Academy is inspired by and ideal for fans of BBC's Merlin, The Worst Witch and of course, Hogwarts' own Harry Potter!

A magical day out in Manchester, suitable for the whole family!

Pop your mythical beasts in your backpack, prepare your potion and wave your wands about - you're heading to Merlin's Magical Academy!

About your Magic-themed Escape Room:

  • Duration: 60 minutes of magnificent magic!
  • Age Requirement: The magic-themed escape room is suitable for ages 8+: fun for the whole family!
  • Capacity: moviESCAPE's Merlin's Magic Academy room is able to cater for 2-8 players
  • SFX: There will be minimal amounts of special effects throughout the experience
  • Min. booking of two players: Please book a minimum of two tickets; make magic with your mates!

Book moviESCAPE tickets today for one of the best Harry Potter-inspired escape rooms in Manchester - the perfect family-friendly day out!

Location

moviESCAPE Rooms Stockport

Welkin Mill,
Welkin Rd,
Bredbury,
Stockport,
SK6 2BH
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How to find us

Address: moviESCAPE Stockport, Welkin Mill, Welkin Road, Stockport, SK6 2BH

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Parking:

  • Free parking is available outside Welkin Mill. 
  • If there is no parking available within Welkin Mill or on Welkin Road, the nearest car park is approximately 10 minutes away at Vernon Park.

By Train:

  • Bredbury Station: Serviced by trains between Manchester Piccadilly and New Mills Central.

By Bus:

  • Bus stop located on Stockport Road West (B6104)
  • The 330 bus travels through Stockport and Ashton-under-Lyne.
  • The 382 and 384 travel through Bredbury.
Facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Toilets 
  • Lockers
  • Café
More Info
Are the moviESCAPE games wheelchair accessible?
  • The Haunted House II: Demon's Curse and SAWtopsy games are 90% wheelchair accessible.
  • There are some smaller sub-rooms in which a wheelchair may not fit, however a wheelchair user could view the inside of these sub-rooms from the doorway.
  • Merlin's Magic Academy is not wheelchair accessible at this time due to narrow passageways.
Are the moviESCAPE rooms dark?
  • The Haunted House game does get dark at times, but it's all part of the experience!
  • The SAWtopsy game is dimly lit but never completely dark.
  • The Merlin's Magic Academy game is dimly lit in areas but candles (though sadly not real ones!) are provided.
Are the moviESCAPE rooms scary?
  • The Haunted House game does feature jump scares and special effects.
  • SAWtopsy is a gory and ominous room but does not feature any jump scares.
  • None of the other rooms are designed to be scary, although some may feature realistic animal/insect props. 
Are the moviESCAPE rooms difficult?
  • Game hosts will provide as much or as little help as you like - this is your game.
  • Every room can be played by escape room experts or complete novices!
How long are the games a moviESCAPE?
  • You are given a maximum of 60 minutes in the room, however you may escape in less than the designated time.
  • Your time spent at the venue will be slightly longer due to a briefing prior to the game, and photo opportunity afterwards.
Is moviESCAPE suitable for kids?
  • Merlin's Magic Academy game is a family-friendly room. These rooms have an advisory age limit of 8.
  • Haunted House II: Demon's Curse features jump scares and SAWtopsy features gore. For this reason there is an advisory age limit of 12 and we wouldn't suggest the Haunted House for children who are easily scared.
  • You may choose to bring a child younger than 12 if you wish, but this is at the parent or guardian's discretion. Our experiences are designed for players of the stated advisory age limit.
  • There is no charge for children aged five and under, however they must have a (free) ticket and must be included in the total number of players.
  • Children under the age of 12 can play as part of a family group as long as there is an adult aged 18 or over present (inside the escape room) who will take parental responsibility.
  • Children aged 12-16 can go into the escape room on their own but an adult aged 18 or over with parental responsibility must remain present inside the venue at all times.
Can I take food and drink into the moviESCAPE rooms?
  • Food is not permitted to be consumed within the escape rooms.
  • You can take a drink in a sealed container but please be careful not to spill it.
  • The Escape Lounge in the main reception area serves a selection of snacks and drinks including premium Rijo42 Coffee.
Can kids go in unaccompanied at moviESCAPE?
  • Children under the age of 12 can play as part of a family group as long as there is an adult aged 18 or over present who will take parental responsibility.
  • Children aged 12-16 can go into the escape room on their own but an adult aged 18 or over with parental responsibility must remain present inside the venue at all times. 

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