Prison Island: A Multi-Challenge Experience

Prison Island is opening at Westfield London on Thursday 26 November, bringing its Scandinavian-inspired action-adventure to Unit 1026 in West London. It's a multi-challenge experience that first landed in France in 2019, growing from Montpellier to cities across the world. It already has a London footprint in Islington, and this Westfield venue is billed as bigger than ever, with 35 themed cells and a steady stream of unannounced challenges to keep it from feeling like a one-off.

The format is straightforward: teams of two to five players split up and tackle the cells, each one a mix of physical trials and mental brainteasers. You aren't just solving a single puzzle; you're working through a variety of tasks, and because the cells are themed, the challenges change from one to the next. Sessions run for 60, 90 or 120 minutes, so you can pick the length that suits your group. The whole thing is built for all ages, from 7 to 77, which makes it a rare bet for a mixed-age crowd.

Because of that, it works for a few different kinds of outing. It's set up for birthdays, family days out, team-building, stag and hen dos, and office socials, and since you can bring a group of up to five, it's easy to pull together a full team without having to coordinate a massive crowd. The more cells you take on, the more of the experience you see, so the longer session is the way to go if you've got the time.

On the day, you'll find it at Westfield London, Unit 1026, in West London. Tickets start from £21.94, and there are more dates available beyond the 26th, so if that particular Thursday doesn't work, you can find another slot that does.