ESCAPE ROOMS 5 MINUTES FROM BRIGHTON STATION
Perfect for day trips, hen and stag dos, and groups arriving by rail.
STRAIGHT OFF THE TRAIN
Coming to Brighton by train? You don't need to cross the city to play. The Lift is just a 5-minute walk from Brighton Station, so you can arrive, play, and still have the rest of the day for the Lanes and the seafront.
Every one of our escape rooms is designed and hand-built by us, set in unusual spaces including a reclaimed shipping container and a characterful basement. Every game is fully private, so it's just you and your team, with a dedicated host from the moment you arrive.
HOW TO FIND US FROM THE STATION
Don't leave through the main front entrance onto Queens Road. Head to the back of the station and leave by the rear exit. It's the quickest way to us.
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Leave by the rear exit
From your platform, head away from the main concourse towards the back of the station and leave by the rear exit.
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Head down the stairs
Once out of the back of the station, head straight and immediately turn right to go down the stairs.
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Turn onto New England Road
Continue forward and turn left at the F45 gym. Then just walk straight.
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You've arrived
Keep walking straight until you reach the containers our rooms are housed in. Look for The Lift at the Cobblers Thumb site, 10 New England Road. Look for The Lift Escape Rooms logo out the front of the Cobblers Thumb container site. Your host will be waiting for you!
Cobblers Thumb Site, 10 New England Road, Brighton, BN1 4ZR
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Getting to Brighton
- London Victoria: around 1 hour
- London Bridge: around 1 hour 10 minutes
- Gatwick Airport: around 30 minutes
Times are approximate. Check National Rail before you travel.
Luggage
We don't have space to store large luggage such as suitcases. If you're arriving for a weekend, drop your bags at your accommodation or use a left-luggage service near the station before your game.
When to arrive
Please arrive around 5 minutes before your booking so your host can brief you. Leave a little buffer for train delays, and if you're running late, call or WhatsApp us.
Opening hours
We're open 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week, so morning, afternoon and evening games all fit around your train times. Can't see a slot that works? Get in touch, as we can often take last-minute bookings.
A PERFECT DAY OUT IN BRIGHTON
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Arrive at Brighton Station
Take the rear exit and you're with us in about 5 minutes.
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Play The Lift
60 to 70 minutes in a private, hand-built room, finished off with a team photo.
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Lunch nearby
There are some fantastic pubs and cafes around us. The Argyle Arms and Unbarred are great places for a post game drink!
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The Lanes and the seafront
Head downhill to the Lanes, the pier and the beach, all within walking distance.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
GROUPS ARRIVING BY TRAIN
Bringing a hen or stag party, a birthday crew or the whole office down for the day? Being next to the station means no taxis and no getting lost with a group in tow. Meet at the station and walk over together.
WHAT OUR PLAYERS SAY
It was our first time and it was amazing from start to finish. We had fantastic hosts with a brilliant amount of enthusiasm, they were so helpful. The puzzles were challenging but definitely doable.
We went along to the superhero/comic themed one for a family birthday and it was great! Aesthetically awesome and so many details! The host was incredibly engaging and helpful and fun.
Had a great time at 'the lift' escape room, was super enjoyable and very well thought out! Our host did an amazing job and made the experience seamless. Would definitely recommend.
TRAVEL QUESTIONS
About a 5-minute walk. Leave by the rear exit of the station, not the main front entrance onto Queens Road, and follow the directions above.
We don't have space to store large luggage such as suitcases, so please travel light, or drop bags at your accommodation or a left-luggage service near the station first.
Please arrive around 5 minute before your booking. If your train is delayed, call us on 01273 011025 or message us on WhatsApp.
Definitely. Direct trains from London Victoria and London Bridge take around an hour, and we're 5 minutes from the station, so you can play a game and still have most of the day for the city and seafront.
We don't have on site parking but there are two large car parks near us. Vantage Point car park is across the road and London Road car park is about 3 minutes away. You can also park at Brighton Station too.
More questions? See our full FAQ.
COMING BY TRAIN? BOOK AHEAD
Pick a slot that fits your train times and we'll see you 5 minutes after you arrive.