# Prison Escape, Christchurch Central City Prison Escape is an attraction at 85 Armagh Street, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 021 0291 0169. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Kilmore Street Town Hall, route 1, route 29, route 95) is 238 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 18 m away. The address’s own page keeps 25 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 85 Armagh Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 021 0291 0169 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.crateescape.co.nz/, declines automated reads _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Email:** info@crateescape.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## In its own listing Crate Escape is an exciting real life escape game where you and a group of friends are confined to a room, full of hidden clues, locks and puzzles for 60 minutes. Your goal is to solve all the puzzles and escape with time to spare! A great activity for friends and family or as a team-building activity for staff, school, club or other group. Everyone must work together to escape from the room. Bookings essential. Open Friday 1pm-9.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-9.30pm _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [85 Armagh Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/85-armagh-street), 25 reports on file ## The reports nearby 4,131 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9075264), Ground Floor/329 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9060284), [280A Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/280a-durham-street-north) - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9059869), [110 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/110-armagh-street) - [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/9058778), [280A Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/280a-durham-street-north) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9052176), [66 Chester Street West, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/66-chester-street-west) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9048415), [6 Cranmer Sq, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/6-cranmer-sq) - [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9027166), [86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/86-kilmore-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9027162), [86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/86-kilmore-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8999160), [89 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/89-armagh-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8999153), [792 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/792-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8997277), [91 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/91-armagh-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8996552), [1/2 Cranmer Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/1-2-cranmer-square) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Kilmore Street Town Hall, 238 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Kilmore St near Manchester St, 395 m (routes 1, 27, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Victoria St near Peterborough St, 432 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilson off-street parking, 18 m (49 spaces, 2 mobility) _(Council parking data)_ - [Armagh Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/armagh-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Prison%20Escape%2C%2085%20Armagh%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.528628751164725,172.6340380368353) ## Nearby - [Millie's House](https://www.chch.live/business/millie-s-house-christchurch-central-city), Childcare, 18 m - [Quake City](https://www.chch.live/business/quake-city-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 49 m - [The Dirty Apron Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dirty-apron-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 57 m - [The Apron](https://www.chch.live/business/the-apron-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 61 m - [Curious Palate Cafe & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/curious-palate-cafe-bistro-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 62 m - [Bean Adjourned Espresso](https://www.chch.live/business/bean-adjourned-espresso-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 68 m - [Canterbury Provincial Council Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1068-canterbury-provincial-council-reserve), Botanic, 87 m - [Victoria Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1066-victoria-square), Botanic, 120 m - [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 282 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Aldersgate](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-32), Car park, 96 m ## The nearest other attractions - [Chill Out](https://www.chch.live/business/chill-out-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 125 m - [Avon River Precinct](https://www.chch.live/business/avon-river-precinct-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 210 m - [Waka on Avon](https://www.chch.live/business/waka-on-avon-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 259 m - [Ko Tāne](https://www.chch.live/business/ko-tane-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 268 m - [Cathedral Square Chess Set](https://www.chch.live/business/cathedral-square-chess-set-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 302 m - [Christchurch Casino](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-casino-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 324 m - [Cheapskates Skate Skool](https://www.chch.live/business/cheapskates-skate-skool-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 343 m - [Kim's World](https://www.chch.live/business/kim-s-world-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 343 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [MetroMart](https://www.chch.live/business/metromart-christchurch-central-city-5), Dairies & convenience, 70 m - [Tonkin + Taylor](https://www.chch.live/business/tonkin-taylor-christchurch-central-city), Consulting, 79 m - [BDO Financial Services](https://www.chch.live/business/bdo-financial-services-christchurch-central-city), Business, 86 m - [Chill](https://www.chch.live/business/chill-christchurch-central-city), Bike shops, 89 m - [Ice Cream Charlie](https://www.chch.live/business/ice-cream-charlie-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 110 m - [Te Pae Convention Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-convention-centre-christchurch-central-city), Business, 121 m - [Hikari Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine](https://www.chch.live/business/hikari-sushi-bar-japanese-cuisine-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 131 m - [Christchurch Memorial RSA](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-memorial-rsa-christchurch-central-city), Clubs, 140 m - [Bakertilly - Staples Rodway](https://www.chch.live/business/bakertilly-staples-rodway-christchurch-central-city), Business, 151 m - [Te PAE Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 161 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.528628751164725&lon=172.6340380368353) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.528628751164725,172.6340380368353,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Prison%20Escape) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Prison Escape?** An attraction in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Prison Escape?** 85 Armagh Street, Central City, on [Armagh Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/armagh-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.528628751164725,172.6340380368353,17) **Is Prison Escape still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact Prison Escape?** phone [021 0291 0169](tel:02102910169) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.crateescape.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@crateescape.co.nz](mailto:info@crateescape.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other attractions are near Prison Escape?** [Chill Out](https://www.chch.live/business/chill-out-christchurch-central-city) (125 m), [Avon River Precinct](https://www.chch.live/business/avon-river-precinct-christchurch-central-city) (210 m), [Waka on Avon](https://www.chch.live/business/waka-on-avon-christchurch-central-city) (259 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near Prison Escape?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/85-armagh-street) holds 25 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Millie's House](https://www.chch.live/business/millie-s-house-christchurch-central-city) (18 m); the Kilmore Street Town Hall bus stop is 238 m away: routes 1, 29, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Canterbury Provincial Council Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1068-canterbury-provincial-council-reserve) (87 m). **What stood where Prison Escape is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.528628751164725&lon=172.6340380368353) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - Record assembled 2026-10-19 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/prison-escape-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city