Bolted Escape Rooms: The Most Fun You Can Legally Have in an Hour (Escape Rooms Cornwall)

Let’s be honest—there’s only so much sightseeing, beach-walking, and pasty-sampling a person can do before you crave something a little more thrilling. Something that gets your brain ticking, your heart racing, and your competitive side flaring up. Enter stage left: Bolted Escape Rooms, the latest and boldest adventure to hit Par Market—and your ultimate destination for Escape Rooms Cornwall.

Yes, Cornwall has its cream teas and cliff walks—but now, it also has high-stakes puzzle-solving in locked rooms. And no, you can’t Google your way out of this one.

🧠 What Is an Escape Room (and Why Should You Be Mildly Obsessed)?

Escape rooms are real-life adventure games where teams work together to crack codes, solve riddles, and unlock doors (literally) within a time limit. It's like starring in your own detective movie—except with less Hollywood drama and more panicked shouting of, “TRY THE OTHER KEY!”

At Bolted Escape Rooms, you and your crew get 60 minutes to unravel clues, tackle mind-bending puzzles, and attempt a daring escape. The thrill? It’s very real. The frustration when you try the same incorrect code three times? Also real. But when the pieces finally fall into place and that door swings open—you’ll feel like you just won the Olympics of cleverness.

📍 Cornwall’s Cleverest Corner: Bolted Escape Rooms at Par Market

Located at the ever-lively Par Market, Bolted Escape Rooms brings a whole new level of adventure to this local hotspot. It’s the only escape room in the area, making it a must-visit for thrill-seekers, puzzle pros, and anyone who’s ever shouted at a TV detective for missing the obvious clue.

The current room is meticulously designed to drop you deep into a story. We’re not giving away any spoilers—but let’s just say, whether you're dealing with mysterious figures, eerie environments, or ticking clocks, your logic, leadership, and perhaps your ability to keep calm under pressure will all be tested.

And if you’re thinking, “Just one room?”—don't worry. More rooms are coming, each with their own twist, theme, and torment (the good kind).

🧩 Escape Rooms Cornwall: Why It’s the Perfect Day Out

You might be asking yourself, “Why would I voluntarily get locked in a room with my friends, spouse, or coworkers?” Here’s why:

• Family Bonding: Think Monopoly causes drama? Try working out a six-digit combination under time pressure with your mum second-guessing everything. It’s unforgettable (and mildly therapeutic).

• Team Building: Need a break from boring office icebreakers? A solid hour in an escape room will reveal who the real problem-solvers are—and who panics and screams “We're doomed!” five minutes in.

• Rainy Day Rescue: Cornwall weather got you soaked? Escape rooms are 100% indoors and 1000% more exciting than drying off in a café.

• Date Night with a Twist: Want to see if your new partner can handle pressure? Lock them in a room with you. Bonus points if they don’t accuse you of hiding the key.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

😅 Expect the Unexpected: What You Might Say Inside an Escape Room

• “I think this key is decorative. Or cursed.”

• “Wait, why does this bookcase move?”

• “Was that clue there the whole time?”

• “We’re running out of time!”

• “Let’s just unplug something. That usually works, right?”

It’s chaos. It’s fun. It’s a race against the clock. And at Bolted, it’s all happening in Cornwall’s coolest escape experience.

🧳 Planning Your Visit to Bolted Escape Rooms

Thinking of taking on the challenge? Here’s what you need to know:

📍 Location:  Par Market, Par Moor Road, St Austell, Cornwall

🕒 Duration: Approximately 60 minutes of gameplay (plus a short briefing)

🎟️ Booking: Highly recommended in advance—especially on weekends👥

Group Size: Great for couples, friends, families, and teams (2–6 people is ideal)

💡 Difficulty Level: Challenging but doable. Clues are provided if you need a gentle nudge (or two)

Oh, and don’t worry—you’re not actually trapped. The door is monitored, and you can always leave if needed. But where’s the fun in that?

🧠 Top Tips for First-Time Escapers at Bolted

First time trying an escape room? Nervous about embarrassing yourself in front of your most competitive friend? Don’t panic—we’ve got your back with these pro-level-but-totally-not-serious tips:

1. Touch Everything (Except the Staff):Escape room rule number one: if it’s not nailed down, it might be a clue. If it is nailed down, it might still be a clue. Basically, question everything.

2. Communicate Like You’re in a Heist Movie: Think Ocean’s Eleven meets Scooby-Doo. Share what you find, shout out your ideas, and try not to overthink every padlock like it’s a trapdoor to Narnia.

3. Don’t Hog the Props: Yes, finding the first clue is a rush. No, that doesn’t make you the team captain for life. Escape rooms are a team sport—be a gracious genius.

4. Ask for Clues—Seriously: There’s no shame in using hints. Even Sherlock needed Watson (and let’s face it, Bolted staff are way more helpful than Watson ever was).

5. Celebrate Like You Just Won Bake Off: Whether you escape with 3 seconds left or run out of time mid-puzzle, you deserve a dramatic post-game photo and a proud debrief over snacks.

🧭 Why Bolted Is Leading the Way for Escape Rooms Cornwall

There’s something exciting happening at Bolted Escape Rooms. It's not just the clever puzzles or cool props—it’s the energy. The thrill. The full-on sense of adventure. Whether you're new to escape rooms or a locked-room veteran, Bolted is a must-do.

And with more rooms planned, themed experiences on the horizon, and a growing reputation across Cornwall’s escape room scene, this isn’t just a one-and-done experience. It’s the beginning of a new obsession.

📸 Don’t Forget to Snap a Victory Pic

Escaped in record time? Brag-worthy. Needed 12 hints but still made it out? Still epic. Don’t forget to strike a pose at the end—you’ll earn that "We Escaped!" board and a spot in the Bolted Hall of Fame (well, Instagram feed).

🎉 Final Word: Escape Rooms Cornwall Just Got Bolted

So next time you’re wondering what to do in Cornwall that’s fun, different, and just the right amount of weird—head to Bolted Escape Rooms at Par Market.

Get locked in. Get your brain in gear. Get the gang together.

Escape Rooms Cornwall just went next level.