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Perth has a rich tapestry of history and architecture, with stories echoing from the walls of many buildings. Few, however, carry the captivating tales and mystique of the 126-year-old Escape This Northbridge venue at 48 Lake Street.

Historical photo of 3 women in the original Escape This Northbridge building in the early 1900s

Constructed in 1897, Atkins House, the building at 48 Lake Street in the heart of Northbridge stands as a testament to time, showcasing pre-Federation architecture from a bygone era. Over the decades, it has witnessed the changing landscapes of the city of Perth, evolving industries, and countless visitors who have walked through its doors. Today, Atkins House is home to Escape This, Australia's premier escape rooms operator, and fittingly for reasons you soon learn, host 9 totally immersive, totally terrifying Horror themes escape rooms including fan favourites The Haunting and Cannibal.


Twelve Unfortunate Souls

As you can imagine of a building that is 126-years-old, Atkins House has quite a storied past... including a darker side. For a time it was the happy family home of Perth's illustrious Atkins family, that was until 1919 when lady of the house, Mrs Emily Mary Atkins, was found dead on the property. A year later her husband died, with the property eventually being converted to a boarding house owned by a Mrs M Long. During her time of ownership the property was the site of 11 further deaths! That's 12 recorded deaths that have taken place within walls of Escape This' Northbridge venue. Some say, paranormal investigators included (watch an investigation in full, HERE) that these spirits still linger, eternally trapped and forever making their presence known by making things go bump in the night.


Halloween at 48 Lake Street

This Halloween, as the eerie glow of jack-o'-lanterns lights up the streets and tales of ghouls and monsters are exchanged, there's no better place to immerse oneself in a genuine atmosphere of mystery and history than Escape This' haunted escape rooms. The chilling stories of the venue are not just tales conjured up for Halloween; they are part of its very essence. For the brave souls daring enough to venture inside, an unmatched experience awaits. Whether you're booked to play The Haunting or just visiting to trick-or-treating this Halloween, perhaps you'll hear the distant footsteps of spirits long gone or feel the cold, inexplicable draft that whispers stories from another era.


Escape This, Australia's premier escape rooms operator, proudly resides in this historic building, weaving its own tales and adventures into the rich tapestry of the venue's history. The Horror-themed escape rooms are not just a test of wits and problem-solving skills, but they also offer a unique blend of thrill and history that is impossible to find elsewhere.


Dare you Enter?

This Halloween, come and experience the thrill of escape rooms at Escape This, set against the haunting backdrop of 48 Lake Street's eerie legacy. Whether you're an escape room enthusiast, history buff, or someone looking for an unforgettable Halloween adventure, the doors of Escape This Northbridge are open to you. But remember, as you traverse through the puzzles and mazes, the stories of the 12 unfortunate souls might just seep through the walls, making your escape room experience one for the ages!



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