Question 1

When is the best time to visit The Great Escape?

Accepted Answer

Weekdays in term-time are usually the quietest at The Great Escape, with midweek (Tuesday-Thursday) typically calmer than weekends and school holidays. Arrive at opening to beat the longest queues.

Question 2

What are the quietest days at The Great Escape?

Accepted Answer

Midweek days outside school holidays are normally the quietest. Saturdays, Sundays and holiday periods see the biggest crowds.

Question 3

Is The Great Escape busy today?

Accepted Answer

Crowd levels change daily. See The Great Escape's live crowd calendar for a day-by-day forecast and today's expected crowd level.

Question 4

When does The Great Escape get busiest?

Accepted Answer

Weekends, school holidays and major event days (e.g. public holidays and school breaks and seasonal events) are the busiest. Crowds also peak in the middle of the day.

Question 5

What time should I arrive at The Great Escape?

Accepted Answer

Arrive for opening. The first hour or two after the gates open reliably has the shortest queues of the day at The Great Escape, whatever the season.

Question 6

How long are the queues at The Great Escape?

Accepted Answer

Queue lengths vary by ride, hour and season at The Great Escape. The live queue times page shows what every ride is running right now.

Question 7

Is it worth visiting The Great Escape midweek?

Accepted Answer

Midweek days in term time are normally quieter than weekends and school holidays at The Great Escape.

Best time to visit The Great Escape