Sherlock Holmes: Telephone Booth Escape Room at Escape This Perth CBD

Sherlock Holmes Escape Room Sydney, Manly Beach

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Australia's *Smallest* Escape Room - one like no other!


Prepare for a one-of-a-kind escape room experience that packs all the excitement of Sherlock Holmes into the confines of a classic red London telephone booth! Locked in this iconic setting - with a footprint of just 1sqm - you and your teammate have only 45 minutes to solve a series of intricate puzzles and outsmart the diabolical Moriarty. It's a high-stakes battle of wits, where every inch of space contains vital clues and every second counts!


What to Expect:

  1. An immersive two-player challenge, played entirely inside a telephone booth.
  2. Solve Sherlock-style puzzles in an up-close, hands-on experience.
  3. Feel the pressure of limited space and time as you race to escape.


This is not your typical escape room—it's a compact, high-energy test of teamwork, observation, and quick thinking. Small in size, but brimming with adventure, this unique escape room is a must-try for puzzle enthusiasts and Sherlock fans alike.


Are you ready to think like the world’s greatest detective? Step into the booth, and let the mystery unfold!



You have 45 mins to escape!

PRICING $45PP

+ Subject to group numbers and session times


YOU SHOULD KNOW


🧠 Difficulty: 7/10


⌛ 45 minutes to solve the mystery


👥 2 players


🔞 13 years and up


Health & Safety

+ Panic buttons allow you to exit the room early, if need be.

+ You will be monitored on CCTV at all times.

+ You will not be permitted to play if under the influence.


Perfect for

Families, Adults, Children, Film Fanatics, Sherlock Holmes Fans, Sherlock Holmes himself, Police Detectives, Intermediate Escapers

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What Others Have Said

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An absolutely awesome experience that’s worth every cent. We went as two friends, with our three kids, and had a ball. I’d always been intrigued by the concept but the experience far surpassed my expectations. Can’t wait to go back!


Asiri Perera


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First visit to an escape room, and oh! what an introduction!! It was great fun. The hour went really quickly, it was challenging, cryptic and quirky. Loved it!


Ronald Marks


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Loved it! Such a great arvo out with friends.

Thanks to all the friendly staff too.


Charlotte Tomblinson


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Brilliant rooms, glowing staff. Such an immersive experience and such creative and clever puzzles! Can’t wait to see what the Escape This team bring next!


Dylan Dorotich


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One of the best activities I have done with some friends. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of laughter and will definitely recommend this place.


Joanna Gonzales


Sherlock Telephone FAQS

  • 🌍 Where is Sherlock Holmes: Telephone Playing?

    You'll find this old English telephone booth playing right in Sydny's beautiful Manly Beach at Escape This' escape rooms venue. A short stroll along The Corso to nearby city restaurants, cafes, hotels, Manly Wharf and Manly Beach, Sherlock Holmes: Telephone really is centrally located!

  • 🔐 How hard is Sherlock Holmes: Telephone?

    Sherlock Holmes: Telephone has a difficulty rating of 7 out of 10. Bring on the challenge! In Sherlock Holmes: Telephone, the clues are generally easy to find, but solving them can be a challenging, while still offering plenty of fun and excitement. Recommended for players who've experienced an escape room before, but still great for beginner-level escapers up for a bit more of a challenge. Learn more about our difficulty levels here.

  • 🎫 How do I book the Sherlock Holmes: Telephone?

    The simplest way is to check availability and book online here. Our website shows live availability and all bookings are confirmed immediately. It's the quickest and best way to secure your desired time slot.

  • ✋ Will our group be playing with strangers?

    At Escape This, all bookings are exclusive to your group. This has always been (and will remain to be) our policy before, during and after Covid.


    If you want to be locked in a room with a group of people you have never met before (some people do!) then we recommend you try another escape room experience provider.

  • 💳 Can I book more than one room to start at the same time?

    Absolutely, if you want to book multiple escape rooms, including Sherlock Holmes: Telephone, to start at the same time. Please use our multi room booker to check availability and place a booking. 

  • ⏳ How long will the Sherlock Holmes: Telephone Escape Room experience last?

    You'll have 45 minutes inside Sherlock Holmes: Telephone... so don't get caught! We recommend you arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time and if you allow for 15 minutes afterwards, to catch your breath and debrief, your whole experience will last up to 60 minutes. You may be one of the lucky ones to escape earlier, in which case your time with us may be shorter.

  • ❓ How many people can play Sherlock Holmes: Telephone at the same time?

    The maximum group size that our Sherlock Holmes: Telephone escape room can accomodate is 2 people.


    Our group limits are set to optimise gameplay and ensure a truly immersive experience for all our guests. Fortunately for you, it is company policy to never compromise on your gameplay experience so these limits are NOT flexible! 


    If your group is larger than 2 players we suggest that you book multiple rooms to start at the same time and split your group across the rooms. Thus ensuring the very best experience for everyone in your group.

  • 🗣️ What if I don’t speak English fluently?

    Spoken cues and clues are a key element of our escape rooms. Presently, these cues are only available in English, though we are working towards multi-language options. To ensure the best escape experience in the meantime, we recommend that the majority of your player group should be fluent in English.

  • 👍 Is Sherlock Holmes: Telephone a good choice for my first escape room?

    First time escapers will find Sherlock Holmes: Telephone quite challenging but it remains a very popular choice for first timers. So yes it's a great choice and our gamesmasters will be on hand to offer any extra clues if you need them.

  • 🦺 Are there any health & safety precautions we should know about?

    Like all escape rooms, Sherlock Holmes: Telephonee is a controlled lighting environment. It may feature periods of complete darkness and/or flashing lights. Similarly, you might experience confined spaces and/or jump scares during your escape. If you have any concerns or questions, please raise these with our Gamesmasters at check-in.

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We have three other escape rooms to choose from at our Sydney, Manly Beach venue including Hitman, Entombed, and The Dunny. For a full list of our upcoming Sydney CBD room launch schedule, check out our Coming Soon page.


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