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Hell's Waiting Room

23 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026

Hell’s Waiting Room is a live actor Halloween walkthrough experience set behind a mysterious East London curiosity shop, where condemned souls await processing into the underworld.

Key details

Players 1–8
PriceFrom Β£25.00
ArrivalPlease arrive 5 mins early
Age12+
Difficulty1
Scare5
Rooms9
Reschedule FeeΒ£35.00
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I had an absolute blast at this escape room on an outing with my coworkers! The puzzles were fun, granny was SCARY, and we managed to solve it and get out in 51 minutes. I got trapped in a room by myself with granny and it sufficiently scared the crap out of me. I would recommend as a fun Halloween time spooky activity!

Olivia Sorley
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I hated every second of it, absolutely terrifying. I went there for my brothers birthday as he loves this kind of stuff and never thought somthing like this would scare me, but its very very clever psychologically how its been designed. Great for people who love being scared. Not me!

Toby Stevenson
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***Edit: I’ve done three escape rooms with ScreamWorks and it is still the best escape room I’ve ever done. We did the haunted house escape room and it was unreal. It’s easily one of the best escape rooms I’ve ever done. The quality of the set and puzzles were next level. It was definitely more scary than the 2/5 scare rating assigned to it (but I also get scared when a door slams). Would be perfect as a Halloween activity with friends! It’s also great that it’s 90 minutes and you have the option to purchase extra time.

Yasmin S
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READ CAREFULLY This was a fantastic experience and our group of 4 had a great time, there are a few things to note however. Please read the emails very carefully regarding directions and check in info. There are strict instructions so no excuse really for time delays. Each participant has to sign their own waiver prior which the booker has to send in advance. This is not like other escape rooms where you have a game master that gives you some instructions before you start and sets a story. The game starts as soon as you have put your belongings in the locker and proceed into the house. This is not a linear experience, you are best splitting up to explore the whole house so a group of 4 is the minimum. If you get stuck there is no asking for help like some escape rooms. When we asked for help and feedback at the end, the gentleman/manager responded as though he hadn’t been watching us; he told us what we already had been attempting to do. Finally, there is darkness, jump scares and live actors so if you enjoy playing in those conditions this will be an amazing game!

H S
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Great experience. A lot of fun and the whole experience from entering to starting is creepy enough to make it immersive. Not a fan of the ball pit puzzle/game, but everything else was great. Also maybe add more of Granny. Not everyone in our group managed to get a scare from her. Can also add her in the form of mirror reflection effects, projector images etc for more jump scares.

Hussain S
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By far my favourite escape room concept I’ve done so far. The whole story is incredible, and the fact that you actually get to move around the place and work as a team makes it feel like you’re living inside the experience, not just solving puzzles. We laughed, we screamed, we got scared… it was honestly amazing from start to finish. I can’t wait for the new rooms they’re building and I genuinely hope they make them even scarier because this was SO good. Granny Screamworks is on another level. Bravo!!

Ana BelΓ©n Miranda Witzmann
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Screamworks consistently deliver the best scare-puzzle adventures in London, from Open House last year to Granny this year. The creativity and attention to detail is really impressive, and it's clear they really care about making memorable experiences. I'd definitely recommend giving them a go, even if you aren't a fan of traditional escape rooms - yes there are puzzles to solve, but it's honestly worth going just for the atmosphere if you're a fan of horror.

Sebastian Lee
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(Translated by Google) An excellent, terrifying experience and well worth doing. (Original) Une expΓ©rience excellente terrifiante et Γ§a vaut le coup de le faire.

Franck Guerrero
October 2026

Hell’s Waiting Room

Since the pandemic, the underworld has become overwhelmed.

The queues are endless. And Satan has begun outsourcing the overflow.

Hidden behind an old curiosity shop in East London lies Hell’s Waiting Room β€”
a labyrinth of forgotten corridors, condemned souls and eternal limbo, overseen by a man known only as the Collector.

Rumour has it that for every soul he delivers, Satan rewards him with another cursed artefact for his ever-growing collection.

And tonight… your names have been entered into the ledger.

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What To Expect

Hell’s Waiting Room is a live actor Halloween walkthrough filled with corrupted souls, infernal departments and creatures awaiting their final descent.

Journey through:

  • The Collector's Curiosity Shop β€” Meet the mysterious Collector and discover why your name has been entered into his Ledger.
  • The Medical Department β€” Get buried alive by Hell's resident nurse. Literally.
  • Hell's Canteen β€” Experience Fine Dying as Chef Ramshead prepares and serves your Last Meal.
  • Limbo β€” Where impossible choices reveal your true nature.
  • The Court of Injustice β€” Compete in twisted trials that will truly test the limits of your morality.
  • The Descent β€” Descend into the restricted lower levels of Hell's Waiting Room, reserved only for the darkest and most corrupted souls.
  • Where you go next is entirely up to you! Or is it?

Expect:

  • Live actors
  • Immersive environments
  • Claustrophobic spaces
  • Dark humour
  • Sudden scares
  • Interactive storytelling
  • Impossible moral choices
  • Atmospheric lighting, sound and special effects
  • Crawl spaces
  • Unforgettable characters
  • One-on-one interactions

Age Guidance

Recommended for ages 12+.

Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.Β 

Entry Instructions

Join the queue at the time stated on your ticket. You will enter on a first-come first-served basis, and security will admit you in small groups of up to 8, every 5 minutes. Fast Track ticket holders will join a separate queue and will enjoy shorter queuing times (one fast track group will be admitted for every two standard groups). Fast track ticket holders in groups of between 6 and 8 persons will not be split up or joined with other persons.

The story

Hell’s Waiting Room

Since the pandemic, the underworld has become overwhelmed.

The queues are endless. And Satan has begun outsourcing the overflow.

Hidden behind an old curiosity shop in East London lies Hell’s Waiting Room β€”
a labyrinth of forgotten corridors, condemned souls and eternal limbo, overseen by a man known only as the Collector.

Rumour has it that for every soul he delivers, Satan rewards him with another cursed artefact for his ever-growing collection.

And tonight… your names have been entered into the ledger.

Β 


What To Expect

Hell’s Waiting Room is a live actor Halloween walkthrough filled with corrupted souls, infernal departments and creatures awaiting their final descent.

Journey through:

  • The Collector's Curiosity Shop β€” Meet the mysterious Collector and discover why your name has been entered into his Ledger.
  • The Medical Department β€” Get buried alive by Hell's resident nurse. Literally.
  • Hell's Canteen β€” Experience Fine Dying as Chef Ramshead prepares and serves your Last Meal.
  • Limbo β€” Where impossible choices reveal your true nature.
  • The Court of Injustice β€” Compete in twisted trials that will truly test the limits of your morality.
  • The Descent β€” Descend into the restricted lower levels of Hell's Waiting Room, reserved only for the darkest and most corrupted souls.
  • Where you go next is entirely up to you! Or is it?

Expect:

  • Live actors
  • Immersive environments
  • Claustrophobic spaces
  • Dark humour
  • Sudden scares
  • Interactive storytelling
  • Impossible moral choices
  • Atmospheric lighting, sound and special effects
  • Crawl spaces
  • Unforgettable characters
  • One-on-one interactions

Age Guidance

Recommended for ages 12+.

Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.Β 

Entry instructions

Join the queue at the time stated on your ticket. You will enter on a first-come first-served basis, and security will admit you in small groups of up to 8, every 5 minutes. Fast Track ticket holders will join a separate queue and will enjoy shorter queuing times (one fast track group will be admitted for every two standard groups). Fast track ticket holders in groups of between 6 and 8 persons will not be split up or joined with other persons.

FAQs
I booked at 7:30pm timeslot, when should I arrive?

Hell's Waiting Room is a walk-through scare attraction and guests will be admitted in small groups of 6 - 8 every five minutes. The time stated on your ticket is the time you may join the queue not the time you will be admitted. Fast Track Ticket holders will experience a substantially reduced wait time as we admit one Fast Track group for every two standard admission groups.

Is this suitable for persons who are pregnant?

Due to the physical nature of the experience, darkness, sudden scares, confined spaces and intense themes, Hell’s Waiting Room is not suitable for guests who are pregnant.

Hell's Waiting Room is no place for the unborn.

Is this suitable for persons with epilepsy?

No. Unfortunately, the flickering flames of hellfire are likely to trigger the photosensitive.Β 

Is this suitable for children?

Is it suitable for children?

Hell's Waiting Room is an intense live horror experience featuring darkness, gore, disturbing imagery, live actors and themes specifically designed to frighten, unsettle and distress guests. It is not intended to be a family attraction.

The minimum age for entry is 12+. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, who must remain with them throughout the experience.

Parents and guardians should not rely on the minimum age alone when deciding whether this experience is suitable. Every child is different, and only you can judge whether they are likely to cope with an intense horror attraction.

Your safety, and the safety of our other guests, is our overriding concern. We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone whose behaviour is unsafe or likely to affect the experience of others. This includes children who are excessively distressed, over-excited, aggressive or forceful.

What's a Fast Track ticket?

Fast Track tickets give you access to the Fast Track queue, with two main benefits:

β€’ Groups of 6–8 guests are guaranteed entry together as a private group.
(Groups smaller than 6 or larger than 8 may still be combined or split.)

β€’ Priority admission.
We admit one Fast Track group for every two standard admission groups, helping reduce your expected wait time.

Will my group be split up?

Standard admission tickets operate on a first come, first served basis. Guests are admitted in the order they are waiting in the queue, and groups may be combined in order to fill the next available admission group of 6–8 guests.

Fast Track ticket holders who arrive as a group of 6–8 guests will be admitted together as a private group (see above).

Is this a contact event?

Our performers will never intentionally touch guests during the experience, and guests must not touch performers under any circumstances.

Please be aware that this is a live, immersive environment with reduced lighting, moving crowds, uneven surfaces and sudden moments. Accidental contact between guests, actors or the environment may occasionally occur.

Aggressive behaviour, intentional physical contact, or failure to follow safety instructions may result in immediate removal from the experience without refund or readmission.

Is this suitable for persons with heart or respiratory conditions?

This experience contains intense themes, loud noises, sudden scares, darkness, flashing lights, confined spaces, uneven flooring and high-adrenaline situations.

For safety reasons, the experience is not suitable for guests with heart conditions or other medical conditions which may be aggravated by stress, fear, sudden shocks, physical exertion or dust or haze/ smoke.

If you are unsure whether the experience is suitable for you, we strongly recommend consulting a medical professional before booking.

Is there a cloakroom/ bag storage?

There is no on-site cloakroom or bag storage available.

As this is a walk-through experience with separate entrance and exit locations, it is not operationally practical for us to store personal belongings during the event.

Please avoid bringing large bags, suitcases or unnecessary items with you.

Corporate groups may request limited bag storage in advance, subject to management approval and availability.

Is there a safe word if I wish to leave early?

If you wish to leave the experience early at any point, please inform the nearest member of staff or actor.

Once you have exited the experience, re-entry will not be permitted.

Please note that CCTV cameras may not be actively monitored at all times, so attempting to attract attention via cameras is not a reliable method of requesting assistance or exit.

I have claustrophobia, is this suitable for me?

This experience contains confined spaces, enclosed environments and sections which require guests to crawl through tunnels.

Guests with claustrophobia, anxiety relating to confined spaces, or mobility conditions which may make crawling difficult should carefully consider whether the experience is suitable for them before booking.

Alternative routes may not be available during all sections of the experience.

FAQs

I booked at 7:30pm timeslot, when should I arrive?

Hell's Waiting Room is a walk-through scare attraction and guests will be admitted in small groups of 6 - 8 every five minutes. The time stated on your ticket is the time you may join the queue not the time you will be admitted. Fast Track Ticket holders will experience a substantially reduced wait time as we admit one Fast Track group for every two standard admission groups.

Is this suitable for persons who are pregnant?

Due to the physical nature of the experience, darkness, sudden scares, confined spaces and intense themes, Hell’s Waiting Room is not suitable for guests who are pregnant.

Hell's Waiting Room is no place for the unborn.

Is this suitable for persons with epilepsy?

No. Unfortunately, the flickering flames of hellfire are likely to trigger the photosensitive.Β 

Is this suitable for children?

Is it suitable for children?

Hell's Waiting Room is an intense live horror experience featuring darkness, gore, disturbing imagery, live actors and themes specifically designed to frighten, unsettle and distress guests. It is not intended to be a family attraction.

The minimum age for entry is 12+. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, who must remain with them throughout the experience.

Parents and guardians should not rely on the minimum age alone when deciding whether this experience is suitable. Every child is different, and only you can judge whether they are likely to cope with an intense horror attraction.

Your safety, and the safety of our other guests, is our overriding concern. We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone whose behaviour is unsafe or likely to affect the experience of others. This includes children who are excessively distressed, over-excited, aggressive or forceful.

What's a Fast Track ticket?

Fast Track tickets give you access to the Fast Track queue, with two main benefits:

β€’ Groups of 6–8 guests are guaranteed entry together as a private group.
(Groups smaller than 6 or larger than 8 may still be combined or split.)

β€’ Priority admission.
We admit one Fast Track group for every two standard admission groups, helping reduce your expected wait time.

Will my group be split up?

Standard admission tickets operate on a first come, first served basis. Guests are admitted in the order they are waiting in the queue, and groups may be combined in order to fill the next available admission group of 6–8 guests.

Fast Track ticket holders who arrive as a group of 6–8 guests will be admitted together as a private group (see above).

Is this a contact event?

Our performers will never intentionally touch guests during the experience, and guests must not touch performers under any circumstances.

Please be aware that this is a live, immersive environment with reduced lighting, moving crowds, uneven surfaces and sudden moments. Accidental contact between guests, actors or the environment may occasionally occur.

Aggressive behaviour, intentional physical contact, or failure to follow safety instructions may result in immediate removal from the experience without refund or readmission.

Is this suitable for persons with heart or respiratory conditions?

This experience contains intense themes, loud noises, sudden scares, darkness, flashing lights, confined spaces, uneven flooring and high-adrenaline situations.

For safety reasons, the experience is not suitable for guests with heart conditions or other medical conditions which may be aggravated by stress, fear, sudden shocks, physical exertion or dust or haze/ smoke.

If you are unsure whether the experience is suitable for you, we strongly recommend consulting a medical professional before booking.

Is there a cloakroom/ bag storage?

There is no on-site cloakroom or bag storage available.

As this is a walk-through experience with separate entrance and exit locations, it is not operationally practical for us to store personal belongings during the event.

Please avoid bringing large bags, suitcases or unnecessary items with you.

Corporate groups may request limited bag storage in advance, subject to management approval and availability.

Is there a safe word if I wish to leave early?

If you wish to leave the experience early at any point, please inform the nearest member of staff or actor.

Once you have exited the experience, re-entry will not be permitted.

Please note that CCTV cameras may not be actively monitored at all times, so attempting to attract attention via cameras is not a reliable method of requesting assistance or exit.

I have claustrophobia, is this suitable for me?

This experience contains confined spaces, enclosed environments and sections which require guests to crawl through tunnels.

Guests with claustrophobia, anxiety relating to confined spaces, or mobility conditions which may make crawling difficult should carefully consider whether the experience is suitable for them before booking.

Alternative routes may not be available during all sections of the experience.

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