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Did you know that Bath is the official birthplace of Frankenstein?

Visit the origins of the world’s most famous monster and experience The House of Frankenstein’s award winning, multi-sensory Museum & Escape Rooms. Here, visitors will discover the true story of author Mary Shelley, who wrote the novel whilst living in Bath in 1816, learn about her unconventional tragic life and the incredible global legacy of her infamous creation.

Bursting with unusual artefacts, emotive soundtracks, bespoke smells and effects it also features rooms dedicated to Popular Culture, an intimate screening room showing the first ever Frankenstein film from 1910, a jaw dropping 8ft animated Creature, two themed Escape Rooms and, for the braver visitor, a creepy walkthrough experience in the basement.

Key Features:

4 multi-sensory floors set in a Grade II listed central Bath town house

11 atmospherically themed rooms complete with aroma and sound scapes

The world’s first 8ft animatronic recreation of Frankenstein’s “Creature” as Mary Shelley imagined

Victor’s Lair Escape Room

The Shallows Basement Escape Room

The Body In A Suitcase Escape Game

The Gift Escape Game

A Frankenstein inspired gift shop

Bloody Mary’s Bar

A creepy walk-through Basement experience (optional)

Victor's Lair Escape Room

The clock is ticking for you to unlock the mysteries of an unhinged mind and, more critically, your way out to freedom! This puzzle-based game suitable for groups and families with older children. Tickets for Victor's Lair Escape Room are separate to the main House attraction, but you will be able to explore the award-winning, multi-sensory museum afterwards, including the option to enter the horrifying walkthrough experience in the basement. 

The Shallows Escape Room

Rumours of a hideous conspiracy linked to unethical human research, deep within the dank basement shallows, are proving reliably credible. You’ve gained unauthorised access to The Shallows only to discover the rumours are a great deal worse than ever imagined. Who is the shadowy world order, what is their ultimate goal?

NEW: The Gift – group puzzle challenge

New this Christmas, will you unwrap …The Gift? 

A frightful package awaits you at The House of Frankenstein….will you uncover its menacing contents? You have just 45 minutes to learn The Gift’s dark secret and discover where you fit into this most ghastly of Christmas tales!

The Body In A Suitcase – group puzzle challenge 

Do you have what it takes to solve a gruesome mystery? An ominous suitcase thought to contain a number of body parts and personal effects has been discovered at Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein, you have just 45 minutes to solve the riddle of The Body in a Suitcase and identify who lies within and why. This new puzzle-based challenge is suitable for groups of up to 6 people, tickets are separate to the main House attraction.

Celebratory Packages 

Birthday Packages - Party Package Includes: Entry to Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein, an Escape Room (maximum of 6 players in Victor’s Lair, 4 players in The Shallows per session), your own costumed character host, exclusive use of Bloody Mary’s Bar for up to 1 hour with a complimentary mocktail per party guest. Prices are from just £30 per party goer (1 adult free). All parties can be tailored to suit including Gothic Horror Face Painting, Goodie Bags and Party Bites. 

Hen & Stag Parties - Package includes: A dedicated character host to look after your event, entry to Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, an Escape Room (maximum of 6 players in Victor’s Lair, 4 players in The Shallows per session) or The Body In A Suitcase Game / The Gift Game plus, exclusive use of Bloody Mary's Bar for 1 hour with a free bottle of fizz on arrival (or alternative complimentary drink). Price from £35 per person, minimum party size 3. 

Accessibility Information

Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein is situated in 37 Gay Street, a Grade II listed townhouse spread over four split-level floors. The main entrance has three steps, with no lift or ramp. There is level access from the main entrance to the ticket office and gift shop. There are steps from the main entrance to the basement, ground floor toilets, fire exit to the rear of the building, as well as the first, second, third and fourth floors.

The fire alarm has flashing lights and all staff have disability awareness training, with some also having BSL and Next Generation Text training.

Some parts of the venue have low lighting and foreboding audio and visual effects, so parents should use good judgement as to whether the attraction will be suitable for their children. The basement walk-through experience is unsuitable for those with asthma, photo-sensitivity or epilepsy, claustrophobia and heart conditions, and may also be unsuitable for those with a nervous disposition.

While Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein has made every possible permitted intervention to maximise physical access, regrettably due to the historic layout and nature of the property, the attraction is currently unable to accept buggies, prams and wheelchairs.

The attraction offers complimentary Day Tickets for essential carers assisting someone with accessibility needs with a general admission ticket.