It starts as a game of I dare you. Break into the old lady’s house — behind the abandoned bookshop. Grab something. Anything. Then get back out. Easy, right? She’s just a harmless old lady…
But the moment you’re inside, the door locks. And the nightmare begins!
Granny may not see well, but she hears everything. And when she moves — she’s lightning⚡. You’ve got 60 minutes before the door unlocks again… If you can survive that long.
Run! Hide! Plot your escape! Just don’t let her catch you. Because once Granny’s got you in her arms… She’ll never let you go.
FEATURES
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Private? Your group will not be joined by other members of the public.
- No. of players: 4 – 18*
- Live actors? Oh, yes!
- Difficulty level: 4/5
- Scare level: 4/5
- Physical requirements: Granny doesn’t do stairs, so everything happens on one level. No crawling required. Pregnant guests are advised not to attend — Granny has her reasons.
- Location: 2 mins from Bethnal Green tube station on the Central Line.
- Food & Drink: Granny might decide to feed you… But she’ll have to catch you first.
- Digital content (beta): Get post-show access to the ScreamWorks Attendee Dashboard, where you can see digital copies of videos taken during key moments of your experience! This system is in beta testing mode and is delivered as a gesture of goodwill without any warranty and is only available where ALL members of your group have consented to this media being shared publicly.
IMPORTANT INFO
- We do not offer refunds for cancellations or no-shows. We are like a train – if you miss it, it’s gone. See our terms and conditions.
- Please arrive at the venue exactly 10 minutes before the start time of your booking. Don’t arrive too early or you could spoil the experience for yourselves. And please don’t bang on our door – that’s just impolite.
- Due to the nature of the experience, and the way our shows are scheduled, if you are more than 5 minutes late you will be denied entry and will not receive a refund. Make sure you read and accept our terms and conditions before booking.
- There is a bathroom inside the event, but this will only be accessible after your game has started, so please try to use bathroom facilities in advance of your arrival.
TICKET PRICES
| Number of Players | Price per Player | Ticket Type |
|---|---|---|
| 4 – 18 Victims* | 42.00 | General Admission |
* The minimum cost per group is the price of 6 tickets, so groups of 4 and 5 will need to pay a surcharge.
F.A.Q.s
This event is designed to create fear, paranoia and anxiety in its participants and has been given a fear factor of 4/5. If you don’t enjoy feeling afraid, then this probably is not the experience for you.
ScreamWorks’ productions are unique, so don’t expect Granny to be like a traditional escape room or anything you have done before. You need to enter with an open mind leave all expectations at the door. If you are the kind of escape room player who likes to ask for clues, then this is not a good choice for you.
Granny is like being inside a multi-player horror suvival game. You will have 60 minutes to work together as a team to plan and execute your escape, while trying to avoid being caught by Granny.
Well, that would be telling! But it is unlikely to be anything that you have ever experienced before or would wish to experience again.
Yes! It’s Granny’s house, and she doesn’t take kindly to intruders. But you must never, under any circumstances, touch Granny, unless she tells you to.
The age restriction is 13+, but under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Presently, all bookings for Granny are private bookings (i.e. you will not be joined by other members of the public) and our minimum booking quantity is four persons (although we do have a four-player and five-player surcharge for this event, to make it economically viable to permit smaller groups to attend). From time to time we will release Public timeslots where solo travellers or individuals can join together to form a group. Email us at info@screamworks.co.uk if this is of interest to you.
10 minutes briefing/ check-in time and 60 minutes of game time.
We have given this a difficulty rating of 4/5. The puzzles unfold in an open-world environment without traditional clues, which can feel unfamiliar to those used to a more structured escape room. But don’t worry — everything is designed to make sense, with intuitive signposting and logical progression. Most groups quickly find their rhythm and discover exactly what they need to do.
Yes. Granny might be ancient, but she ain’t dead yet.
Yes. Your belongings will be stored in a locker and you will retain the key.
No, it will ruin the immersiveness.
There is one toilet available during the experience — but it’s Granny’s bathroom, and you’ll need to find it first. Once the game begins, you can use it at any time… if you’re brave enough to enter. We strongly recommend using the bathroom before you arrive. Many guests stop at Mother Kelly’s nearby for a pre-show drink — they are happy for you to use their facilities and if you show them your Granny ticket, you’ll receive 10% off your bill.
The minimum cost to reserve a timeslot is 6 tickets. If you’re planning to visit Granny with a group larger than 6 and want others to pay separately, just purchase 6 tickets in one transaction to secure your slot. You’ll receive a confirmation email with all the instructions — including a booking link and password — so your friends can add themselves to your timeslot later.
The experience takes place on one level and does not involve crawling or climbing, but unfortunately, due to the layout of the building, it is not wheelchair accessible. If you’re registered as needing a carer (e.g. DLA), we’re happy to provide a free carer ticket. Please contact us at info@screamworks.co.uk so we can discuss your specific access needs and do our best to accommodate you.
The experience may involve moments of physical intensity, startle effects, and an unpredictable environment — all of which make it unsafe during pregnancy.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes with a good grip – trainers are perfect. Please avoid high heel shoes or any shoes which have a smooth leather bottom, like formal wear.
We are located at 261 Paradise Row, E2 9LE. We are a two-minute walk from Bethnal Green underground station (Central Line) and a twelve-minute walk from Bethnal Green overground station.
We do not have a customer parking facility. However, there are plenty of parking bays on adjacent streets.
Not for Granny — she’s only visiting for Halloween, and we don’t expect her to stick around. But you can absolutely purchase gift vouchers for any of our other year-round experiences.
Absolutely. Granny is able to accommodate up to 18 simultaneous players, which makes this an ideal choice for corporate teambuilding events during spooky season.
After attending the event, you can log in using the email address you used at check-in and access your footage via the Attendee Dashboard. Please note: this system is currently in beta and is provided as a gesture of goodwill — we cannot guarantee availability, functionality, or technical support. Access is only granted if all members of your group consented to video sharing during check-in. Unfortunately, we cannot grant access after the event if: (i) you failed to check in, or (ii) anyone in your group declined consent. Clear check-in instructions are displayed in the venue lobby, and the system has been tested with thousands of guests. Free guest Wi-Fi is available — login details are clearly posted on-site. If you encounter issues, please double-check that all steps were followed before contacting us.
HOW TO FIND US
Address:
261 Paradise Row
London
E2 9LE
Email: info@screamworks.co.uk
Directions:
We are just a two-minute walk from Bethnal Green underground station which is on the Central Line. Avoid using Google Maps or City Mapper; instead, look at the map on our website.
