Christmas @ The Deacon’s Cabinet Escape Room

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Then gather your team and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room for The Deacon’s Cabinet!

About Christmas @ The Deacon’s Cabinet Escape Room

	21st Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
	Various dates and times - see event website for details
	Escape The Past Basement 1 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh South EH8 9BX
	See event website for details
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Listed Under Christmas Events / Days Out Events / Family and Kids Events / History Events / Nights Out Events

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!

Deacon William Brodie loved 'festivities' a little more than most, and his double life has finally caught up with him! Can your team outwit this infamous Edinburgh villain before he hangs from the gallows he himself designed? Will you uncover the ultimate Christmas present - his rumoured secret fortune? Or will the mysteries contained within his cabinet remain locked away forever..?

An award winning escape room from Escape The Past - currently rated as Edinburgh’s #1 fun activity on TripAdvisor!

Suitable for groups of 2-6 people. Ages 10+.

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