How to Host the Ultimate Sherlock Holmes-Themed Escape Room Party

How to Host the Ultimate Sherlock Holmes-Themed Escape Room Party

 

Thinking about a Sherlock Holmes-themed party? What an elementary idea! Whether you're planning to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, or just a gathering of fellow escape room enthusiasts to your humble abode, here’s everything you need to get Sherlocked!

Of course, your Sherlock Holmes Escape Room Party wouldn’t be complete without the main event! Find our epic Sherlock Holmes Escape Room here.

Quick notes about our Sherlock Escape Room:

  • ⏳ Play: 40 minutes +
  • 🔐 Age: 11+ Younger players may also find this fun with adult guidance.
  • 🔍 Players: 2 - 6 

What’s the story?

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Celebrated sleuth Sherlock Holmes has received a curious note from a very special informant alerting him that something is amiss, and only a man of his impeccable calibre could possibly solve the series of clues being left like crumbs for a duck. Who is the mysterious crook leaving cryptic clues and cyphers to solve? Will you be the next great private detective whose name is on everyone's lips?

Sherlock Holmes-Inspired Invitations and Decorations 

No Sherlock Holmes mystery party would feel complete without the right setting. Step into the shoes of Sherlock and his trusty side-kick Doctor Watson by decorating your party from top to bottom! Our crowd-pleasing detective has been in the zeitgeist for years, so there are tonnes of ready-made items to peruse, or you can simply take inspiration and make your own! If you want your party guests to feel like they’ve stepped right through the door of 221B Baker Street, here are some fabulous decorating ideas to get you started:

Sherlock Holmes Party Banner - This Sherlock Holmes banner will help you set the scene for your escape room extravaganza. The design is printable, so can be sized and created to your specifications. 

Sherlock Holmes Birthday Party Invitations - If you want quick and easy-peasy invitations, these quaint and creative designs are perfect!

Sherlock Holmes Stickers - These super cute stickers are perfect to give your invitations a little extra flare. They can also be used as decorations to get the theme going! 

Sherlock Holmes Commemorative Coin - Trying to come up with the perfect prize? This commemorative Sherlock Holmes coin would make the ideal gift for the lucky winner.  

Sherlock Holmes Scrapbook Pack - Featuring 25 pages, this pack contains lots of Sherlock-themed paraphernalia to help you set the scene for your party.

Sherlock Holmes Gift Bags - After a night of fun and frivolity, everyone loves a gift bag to remind them of fond memories made on an epic night of sleuthing. 

Sherlock Holmes Baker Street Candle - Can you guess sniff out the mystery of that delectable aroma? This Sherlock-inspired candle will fill your room with warm, sophisticated notes of honey and amaretto layered with brandy and sweet woods. Or, as one delighted reviewer wrote–– wet moss!  

DIY Tips for Creating Sherlock Home!

Want your living room to feel like Mrs Hudson’s Victorian living room? Create an aesthetic that screams ‘a serious sleuth lives here!’ with some simple steps. Popping by your local charity shop may get a lot of bang for the buck when it comes to antique-looking furniture, old candlesticks, vintage portraits and old-fashioned bric-a-brac. A bit of smart lighting and you’re set.

Sherlock Photo Op!

A party wouldn’t be complete with a stack of selfies to go with it. Save a corner of the room and set it up as a Sherlock photo booth with props inspired by the Sherlock Holmes stories such as magnifying glasses, deerstalker hats, pipes, fake moustaches, and a "Baker Street" sign. Encourage your guests to strike their best detective poses–– and don’t forget to snap your final ESCAPE!

A Feast Worthy of Sherlock Holmes

There aren’t many foods that sound all that Sherlock–– Sherlock sherbet, anyone? That said, going back to the Victorian age doesn’t exactly scream salivate… but you know what? You can never do wrong with a classic British High Tea. We’re sure Sherlock would have approved of these fine recipe ideas:

Sherlock Holmes Party Drinks Recipes

Non-alcoholic: This Sherlock Holmes London Fog Latte Recipe from Alison’s Wonderland Recipes is a pure delight! They’re made with Earl Grey–– is there anything more British than Earl Grey? And if you really want to make it special, try Earl Grey Blue Lady with an extra hint of rose and vanilla.

Alcoholic: Sherlock's Pipe

  • 5ml Talisker.
  • 20ml Johnnie Walker black.
  • 1 ml Campari.
  • 3 ml Martini Rubino smoked.
  • 5ml Pimento Dram.

Sherlock Holmes High Tea Recipes

Mrs Hudson’s Tea Sandwiches – Classic cucumber, smoked salmon, or egg salad sandwiches with the crusts cut off–– elementary!

Deviled Eggs – Spicy deviled eggs with a little kick– paprika, cayenne (secret tip* use Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise.)

221Brie Bites – Mini puff pastry bites filled with Brie and cranberry.

Elementary Cheese & Crackers – A simple but classy charcuterie board with an array of your favourite cheeses, crackers and biscuits.
Baskerville Hound Cookies – Bake dog-shaped biscuits and decorate them to resemble the mysterious Hound of the Baskervilles.

PaperBox Escape Rooms

Looking for inspiration for your next birthday party, team-building exercise, or book club anniversary? Stories and literature are at the heart of everything we do at PaperBox Escape Rooms. There’s a game for everyone’s favourite story. 

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