Whispers of the Cursed Carnival have haunted the town since it abruptly closed after a group of teenagers vanished without a trace. For over a decade, the site has been left to rot—until now. Recently, locals have reported strange lights flickering and eerie music playing between 11 PM and midnight. When the police were called to investigate, they found only chilling silence.
You arrive just before 11 PM, heart racing with anticipation. Suddenly, the carnival springs to life—the lights blaze, the haunting music fills the air, and the gates slam shut behind you with a bone-jarring thud. You’re trapped.
As the vibrant colours dance in the darkness, a sense of dread creeps over you. In the shadows, you catch a glimpse of something watching, lurking, waiting.
Can you unravel the dark secrets of the carnival and uncover what happened to the missing teenagers before you too are swallowed by its sinister grip? The clock is ticking, and with each passing second, the shadows draw closer. Time is not on your side…
Creepy Carnival is a spooky escape experience in which you must solve puzzles, find clues and collect items to escape from the haunted ride before it claims another victim!
This escape room offers an immersive, live-actor experience with a touch of spookiness and a few surprises — just enough to keep you on your toes!
Available for 2 to 8 players.
This is a 60 minute game suitable for players aged 12+
An adult over 18 must remain on the premises at all times if all the players are under 18. Players aged 12-16 must be accompanied by a paying adult over 18, players aged 16-18 may play on their own while an adult over 18 must sign the waiver before the game and remain on the premises at all times.
Please note: this escape room includes scary live actors acting.
*Creepy Carnival is also available to play at Houdini's Chester, Coventry, Doncaster, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, and Walsall.
HOW WILL YOU ESCAPE?
Houdini's Southampton near West Quay
9A Castle Way, Southampton, SO14 2BX
Bus
There is a variety of buses that travel nearby. The closest bus stop is West Quay which is one minute's walk away.
Train
Southampton Central Train Station is the closest station and is less than a mile from our site. See train times.
Car
The nearest parking is WestQuay Multi-Storey which offers all-day parking for just £5.
LATEST DEALS
CHRISTMAS ESCAPE
50% OFF*
Use the promo code XMAS25 at checkout. *Available between 15th December 2025 and 9th January 2026, Monday to Friday only (exclude weekends), before 6pm at all Houdini’s locations excluding Greenwich. Minimum 4 players required. Subject to availability. The discount code MUST be applied at the time of booking your experience. Full T&Cs can be found on our terms and conditions page.
MONDAY BLUES ESCAPE
£17.50 PER PLAYER*
Use promo code BLUESCAPE at checkout. *Available all day Mondays at all locations excluding Farringdon. Minimum 4 players. Excludes bank holidays. Subject to availability. The discount code MUST be applied at the time of booking your experience. Full T&Cs can be found on our terms and conditions page.
HALF-PRICE TUESDAY
50% OFF*
Use promo code PRICECUT at checkout. *Available all day Tuesdays at all locations. Minimum 4 players. Excludes bank holidays. Subject to availability. The discount code MUST be applied at the time of booking your experience. Full T&Cs can be found on our terms and conditions page.
MIDWEEK BREAKOUT
£75 FOR UP TO 6 PLAYERS*
Use promo code MIDBREAK at checkout. *Available every Wednesday at all locations excluding Farringdon. Up to 6 players per room. Excludes bank holidays. Subject to availability. The discount code MUST be applied at the time of booking your experience. Full T&Cs can be found on our terms and conditions page.
SOUTHAMPTON SUNDAY SAVER
£75 PER ROOM*
Use promo code SUN4WQ at checkout. *Available Sundays from 4pm at Houdini’s Southampton (West Quay). Up to 6 players. Subject to availability. The discount code MUST be applied at the time of booking your experience. Full T&Cs can be found on our terms and conditions page.
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ENJOY 20% OFF*
*Available Monday - Friday at all locations. The offer is not available on bank holidays. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. It is available at all Houdini's locations excluding Greenwich. Please refer to Blue Light Card platform to obtain unique promo code and use it at the checkout on our website.
Find out if you made it on to our leaderboards and compare your escape times and how many clues you had with other teams.
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Difficulty:
Players:
2 - 6
Success Rate:
65%
Age Guide:
8+
Time:
60 minutes
Contact Phone:
0333 004 9700
Difficulty:
Players:
2 - 6
Success Rate:
48%
Age Guide:
8+
Time:
60 minutes
Contact Phone:
0333 004 9700
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