LVLS Newcastle: Escape Rooms, Axe Throwing and Games

If you are looking for a fun group activity in the centre of Newcastle, LVLS Newcastle at 15-17 Princess Square offers a solid mix of entertainment options. Located right near Northumberland Street and close to the Eldon Square Shopping Centre, it is an easy spot to reach whether you are catching the Metro or walking through town. They feature two primary locations across Newcastle, including Princess Square in the City Centre and another venue at The Gate. The venue spans a variety of activities suitable for anyone aged 10 and up, making it a popular option for birthday parties, corporate team-building events, or casual weekend catch-ups.

Their main draw is their selection of Escape Rooms, offering 60-minute immersive challenges across 11 different themes between their two sites. Popular room options include Prison Breakout, Demon Barber (1785), The Bank Heist, The Arcade, and 221B Baker Street. Standard entry pricing operates on a scale depending on group size: two players cost A$116 (A$58 each), three players cost A$156 (A$52 each), four players pay A$192 (A$48 each), five players pay A$220 (A$44 each), and six players pay A$252 (A$42 each). Discount codes are available for students (STU20), Blue Light Card holders (BLUE20), and NHS staff (NHS20) from Sunday to Friday.

Besides escape rooms, the venue features Axe Throwing on interactive Champ Throw machines as well as classic urban axe lanes. If you prefer something lower key, they have a Board Game Café with table hire and a range of snacks and drinks, alongside V-Darts, which uses soft-tipped darts and self-scoring interactive screens. For larger groups of 20 or more, they offer a Whole Venue Lock-in package for A$60 per person, giving exclusive evening access to the ground floor games, axe throwing, and café area.

Opening hours run Monday to Thursday from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, and Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Wheelchair accessibility varies between sites: at The Gate location, the Dead Man's Hand room accommodates wheelchairs up to 76 cm wide, though the City Centre site currently does not offer step-free access. You can book directly online or reach their booking line on 0330 133 1620.