Escape-Boat

Sorry, the Escape Boat is temporarily out of commission
but it'll be afloat again soon

Contact us for more details on its availability at escapeboat@wwmhs.org.uk

Code Red! Code Red!

The UK's First Escape Boat
Solve the clues before you sink!!

You may be familiar with the craze for 'escape rooms' where you're locked in a room and must solve a set of clues to find the key to the exit door.

Here at WWMHS we've gone one better - we've put the room in a boat - and launched the boat on the River Cleddau!
Solve the 1st clue as the murky waters start to lap around your ankles then find the elusive key to the escape hatch before the boat sinks forever......
Just kidding - apparently there were Health & Safety issues with our first game design!!

So, yes, you will be 'locked' in a boat, with clues to solve (many of them with a nautical theme) but the boat is firmly moored on the riverside where you can hear the lapping of the waves - but we promise your feet won't get wet.

£30 for a group of up to 4 people.

By the way, 'Code Red' is a military/nautical term for 'Emergency' e.g. fire, saboteurs, espionage, sinking boat.....!!

How It Works

At the moment we cannot operate a real-time booking system so this is how we operate:

we are running 3 time-slots on Saturdays: 9:30, 12:00, 14:30
use the form below to tell us your preferred time-slot
we'll get back to you to confirm your time-slot
then pay for your booking using the Paypal option below (or pay by debit/credit card)
THEN... we'll meet you at the boatyard at the agreed date/time and give you the 1st clue - then it's Code Red!

Booking Enquiry

tell us when you'd like to come, i.e. which Saturday and which time-slot ( 9:30, 12:00, 14:30); and give alternatives if you can.
we aim to provide a quick response by email (it just depends on our volunteer availability - but 48 hours max.)
if you have any problems or questions with your booking then please contact us at escapeboat@wwmhs.org.uk

Confirm Booking

once you've received our email confirming your time-slot then please pay via Paypal (this will accept debit/credit cards too if you have no account)
the price is £30 for your party of up to 4 people
you will receive a confirmation email, then you'll be good to go

Thankyou for supporting our work here at WWMHS and we hope you have a great time in the Escape Boat.
Remember: Code Red - emergency - be prepared for anything - even sea serpents!!!

Useful Info.

allow at least 80 minutes for your visit - 15 mins. for an intro, 1 hour to Escape, 5 mins. for review/feedback
you can of course visit the museum whilst you're here
checkout our 'Visit Us' page for directions & parking etc.
in winter, wear warm clothes as the boat doesn't have central heating!
wear stout shoes, e.g. trainers, as you'll need to cross a stony yard
it's a working boatyard so be aware of moving boat trailers, ropes & chains etc
please be aware there are 4 or 5 steps onto the boat and no provision for wheelchairs - apologies

A Little History

Our Escape Boat was conceived as a fun way to involve people in our charitable maritime heritage endeavours, and raise funds to support the work. Our boat is a Norfolk Broads cruiser which we renovated & converted for our purposes. The escape scenario & clues were devised by our members working with students and other volunteers. We are grateful to PAVS (Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services) and the Heritage Fund who have supported this project.