Breakout Town Hall

Creative Tourist

One of the two Breakout sites in Manchester city centre. You are locked in a room. To get out, you have to solve the clues – there’s a team behind this immersive game, and they won’t be making it easy.

14a Brazennose StreetManchesterM2 6LW View map
Telephone: 0161 839 8012 Visit Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday10:00am - 10:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am - 10:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am - 10:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am - 10:00pm
  • Friday10:00am - 10:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am - 10:00pm
  • Sunday10:00am - 10:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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