Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions Gripped London
- Company Details
- Ticket Purchase Terms & Conditions
- Terms and Conditions of Entry
- Rules of Play
- Annual Passes
- Escapade
- Gripped
- Gift Vouchers
- Gripped
- Escapade
- Schools
1. COMPANY DETAILS
Gripped is owned and operated by the Escapade Group (‘we’, ‘us’ and ‘our’)
trading as: Hobbledown West London Ltd Company Registration No:09446438
You can contact us in writing at: Escapade Group Head Office, Hobbledown Epsom, Horton Lane, Epsom, KT19 8PT
The attraction address is: Staines Road, Hounslow TW14 OTT
- Gripped London: 0203 885 0427 hounslowinfo@begripped.com
Your access to and use of (“the Website”) is subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions.
Please read these Terms carefully before buying a ticket to Gripped.
2. TICKET PURCHASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By buying a Ticket you agree to be bound by these Ticket Purchase Terms and Conditions (and the bespoke terms associated with products like Annual Pass & parties) along with our Terms and Conditions of Entry and Rules of Play.
Tickets are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, void if altered and save, as expressly set out in the Terms non-refundable.
All persons entering Gripped must pay for admission and/or hold a valid Ticket or Annual Pass which has been obtained from Gripped or an authorised third party. A Ticket must be used by the same person during it’s period of validity. Selected special events may require an additional ticket purchase.
Gripped reserves the right to deny admission, or to require a person already admitted to leave Gripped without refund or compensation, for failure to comply with any of the Gripped rules, for unsafe, illegal or offensive behaviour, to ensure safety, security or order, or if we consider that the circumstances so require.
If Tickets are bought on behalf of other visitors (for example, Parties, Schools or Group bookings), the buyer accepts these Terms on behalf of every visitor and shall ensure that these Terms are notified to and followed by each person in the group.
For the purpose of entry to Gripped the following definitions apply and proof of age may be required:
- At Gripped, a Child is under 15 years
There is no child-only entry to Gripped.
Active Supervision and Definition of a ‘Responsible Person’
At The Escapade Group, we want all our guests to have a safe and enjoyable experience with us. To ensure everyone is clear on their responsibilities, we kindly ask that you familiarise yourself with the below. By entering our venues, you agree to follow the guidelines in place to maintain a welcoming and secure environment for everyone. These terms outline your responsibilities as a guest, including safety measures, respectful conduct, and compliance with venue policies.
Active Supervision
- Active supervision is the continuous and attentive monitoring of children by a Responsible Person to ensure their safety and well-being. This involves being physically present, actively engaged, and ready to intervene when necessary. Simply being in the same area is not enough—Responsible Persons must observe, anticipate risks, and guide children’s behaviour to prevent accidents or harm.
Who is a defined as a Responsible Person
- A Responsible Person is someone who is legally and practically capable of supervising a child and acting on their behalf to safeguard their welfare. This includes:
- Parents and legal guardians – Individuals with direct responsibility for the child’s care and well-being.
- Designated caregivers – Adults specifically assigned to supervise, such as teachers, group leaders, or childminders.
- Responsible family members – Older siblings or relatives (typically aged 16 or over) who have been entrusted with supervision and can act in the child's best interest.
- A Responsible Person must be capable of enforcing safety rules, recognising risks, and taking appropriate action in an emergency. In all environments, especially those with play equipment, water features, or other potential hazards, active supervision is essential to safeguarding children’s welfare and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
Children at Play
The Responsible Person must supervise and observe the children in their care to ensure they can use the equipment safely, as we are not aware of their individual needs and abilities. Please explain the rules of play to the children and actively monitor their behaviour throughout their time at the venue.
- Visitors under 15 years of age to must be accompanied, at all times, by a Responsible Person at Gripped. The minimum height restriction for most Gripped activities is 1.4m, with the exclusion of the Speed Slides and Power Fan which are 1.3m, and Net Park which has no minimum height. The Net Park has a minimum age of 4, but children between the ages of 4 and 6 must be accompanied by a Responsible Person on the Net Park at all times. Accompanying Reponsible Person: Under 15s will need a ticket-holding Responsible Person to participate with them on the Zip Trek and High Ropes, and a supervising Responsible Person present (no ticket needed) for the Speed Slides, Bag Jump and Power Fan. 1 Responsible Person can accompany up to 4 under 15s.
- Children must be directly and actively supervised by a Responsible Person at all times whilst at Gripped, and it is the responsibility of the supervising Adult to ensure that their children are always following the Rules of Play.
- The maximum ratio of Responsible Person to children is 1 to 4.
- Tickets purchased online may not be used in conjunction with any other special offer or promotion.
- Following the purchase of an online ticket no refunds can be given, and you cannot cancel your tickets or resell them.
- Any discounts or offers online are available for limited quantities and periods only and shall not be available on bookings made in person on the day of visit.
- Entry to the Attraction is only permissible when the ticket is printed out or the Booking Reference Number is given.
- All persons covered by the online ticket must enter the Attraction at the same time.
- Tickets purchased online are only valid for the date for which they were purchased.
Should they be used on dates other than that for which they were purchased, Gripped reserves the right to refuse entry or charge our current rebooking fee. - A booking fee will be added to your transaction.
- Disabled visitors are required to pay the full general admission rate. They can bring a free Responsible Person as a carer. Evidence of DLA/PIP payments, an Access Card, a National Disability Card or Carers Card, or a valid Blue Badge dated within the last 12 months must be provided at the entrance to our team to qualify for the free carer. You will be provided with the free carer ticket on arrival subject to your eligibility being confirmed.
- Any queries should be put in writing to the Manager at Gripped/ or emailed to us at Gripped London: hounslowinfo@begripped.com
- In extenuating circumstances tickets can be postponed, subject up to a maximum of 6 months from the original date; subject to the reschedule fee being paid.
Day Ticket Upgrade Offer For Annual Pass Purchases
- Gripped Day tickets can be upgraded to purchase an Annual Pass within 7 days of your day visit. Just login to your online Account with the day visit order number and you can upgrade to an Annual Pass of your choice. Alternatively you can ask a Team member on your day of visit or by calling our Call Centre.
- Please be aware that the upgrade of day tickets is only against the same number of Annual Passes as tickets purchased and this is not valid for Direct Debit Annual Passes.
- Tickets that were purchased online via Third Parties or with Promotional Discount Offers or Tesco Clubcard Vouchers are not eligible for the Day Ticket Upgrade offer.
Your commitment to us
- For all payments made via this Website, Gripped will be the responsible contractual party. When you confirm your purchase, you are accepting that these Terms and Conditions form the basis of any contract between Gripped and yourself. A binding contract between us comes into existence when the final page of the booking confirmation gives you a booking reference. No contract exists between you and Gripped for the sale of any tickets until we have received payment in full (with the exception of Parties & School Visits).
- This contract and all matters rising out of it are governed by English Law.
Prices
- The description and price of your order will be shown on the Gripped Website at the time you place your order. Prices are in £ Sterling and inclusive of any applicable taxes. We reserve the right to change the prices displayed on the Website without notice. We accept most major credit and debit cards (excluding American Express), in partnership with our payment gateway.
- Unless stated otherwise, ticket pricing is as advertised.
- In the case of system errors, we reserve the right to cancel tickets or ask guests to pay the remaining balance for any products that were sold at an erroneous price. The contract maybe withdrawn in the event of such a system error, which was obvious or known to the customer.
WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
You will not use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms and Conditions. By using the Website, you are fully accepting the terms, conditions and disclaimers contained in this notice. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately stop using the Website.
ADVICE
The contents of the Website do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making or refraining from making, any decision.
www.beGripped.com reserves the right to: change or remove (temporarily or permanently) the Website or any part of it without notice and you confirm that Gripped shall not be liable to you for any such change or removal; and change these Terms and Conditions at any time, and your continued use of the Website following any changes shall be deemed to be your acceptance of such change.
LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
The Website may include links to third party Websites that are controlled and maintained by others. Any link to other Websites is not an endorsement of such Websites and you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the content or availability of any such Websites.
COPYRIGHT
All copyright, trademarks and all other intellectual property rights in the Website and its content (including without limitation the Website design, text, graphics and all software and source codes connected with the Website) are owned by or licensed to Gripped or otherwise used by begripped.com as permitted by law.
In accessing the Website, you agree that you will access the content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. None of the content maybe downloaded, copied, reproduced, transmitted, stored, sold or distributed without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. This excludes the downloading, copying and/or printing of pages of the Website for personal, non-commercial home use only
DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without any representation or endorsement made and without warranty of any kind whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy.
To the extent permitted by law, Gripped will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatever (including without limitation loss of business, opportunity, data, profits) arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website.
Gripped makes no warranty that the functionality of the Website will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected or that the Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or anything else which may be harmful or destructive.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed so as to exclude or limit the liability of Gripped for death or personal injury as a result of the negligence of Gripped or that of its employees or agents.
Limitation of Liability
Gripped’s total liability for in contract, tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty), misrepresentation, restitution or otherwise, arising in connection with the performance or contemplated performance of this agreement shall be limited to the price paid for the goods. The limitation on any exclusion from liability contained in these conditions shall be subject to the provisions of second 2(1) of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977. Gripped will not be liable in any amount for failure to perform any obligation under this agreement if such failure is caused by the occurrence of any unseen event beyond its reasonable control including without limitation Internet and Communication outages, fire, flood, war or act of God (Covid/Ecoli).
In the event that you have purchased your Ticket as part of other services from a third party, that third party supplier’s individual liability will be set out in their own terms and conditions. You may request from the supplier directly copies of any relevant terms and conditions. For the avoidance of doubt, we do not accept liability for acts or omissions by you or any person(s) on behalf of whom you have placed a booking or unconnected third parties or suppliers of services which do not form part of the contract between you and us.
INDEMNITY
You agree to indemnify and hold Gripped and its employees and agents harmless from and against all liabilities, legal fees, damages, losses, costs and other expenses in relation to any claims or actions brought against Gripped arising out of any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions or other liabilities arising out of your use of this Website.
SEVERANCE
If any of these Terms and Conditions should be determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction then such Term or Condition shall be severed and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall survive and remain in full force and effect and continue to be binding and enforceable.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and Conditions and contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and you hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
We have the right to revise and amend these Terms from time to time by notifying you or placing updated Terms on this Website. You will be subject to the Terms in force at the time that you bought Tickets to Gripped (unless otherwise notified in writing).
We may transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another organisation, and we will always notify you in writing if this happens, but this will not affect your rights or our obligations under these Terms.
You may not transfer your rights or your obligations under these Terms to another person.
This contract is between you and us. No other person shall have any rights to enforce any of its terms.
Each of the paragraphs of these Terms operates separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them are unlawful, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect.
2a TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY INTO GRIPPED
HEALTH & SAFETY
- The nature of our attractions means that there will be areas of the parks with uneven, cobbled surfaces and staircases of various widths, so care must be taken when moving around the parks and grounds.
Supervision of Children and Vulnerable Persons
- Children must be actively supervised by a Responsible Person at all times. Active supervision is the continuous and attentive monitoring of children by a Responsible Person to ensure their safety and well-being. This involves being physically present, actively engaged, and ready to intervene when necessary. Simply being in the same area is not enough—Responsible Persons must observe, anticipate risks, and guide children’s behaviour to prevent accidents or harm.
- A Responsible Person is someone who is legally and practically capable of supervising a child and acting on their behalf to safeguard their welfare. This includes:
- Parents and legal guardians – Individuals with direct responsibility for the child’s care and well-being.
- Designated caregivers – Adults specifically assigned to supervise, such as teachers, group leaders, or childminders.
- Responsible family members – Older siblings or relatives (typically aged 16 or over) who have been entrusted with supervision and can act in the child's best interest.
- A Responsible Person must be capable of enforcing safety rules, recognising risks, and taking appropriate action in an emergency. In all environments, especially those with play equipment, water features, or other potential hazards, active supervision is essential to safeguarding children’s welfare and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Anyone found not to be supervising children in their care will be asked to leave the attraction and will not be entitled to a refund.
- Groups, including School and Youth Groups, must ensure designated leaders are actively supervising their members.
- Regardless of their age, children visiting Gripped with their Responsible Person must be accompanied and actively supervised by their Responsible Person at all times. The Responsible Person must supervise and observe the children in their care to ensure they can use the equipment safely, as we are not aware of their individual needs and abilities. Please explain the rules of play to the children and actively monitor their behaviour throughout their time at the venue.
Personal Responsibility and Conduct
- Visitors are expected to behave responsibly and considerately towards others. Any behaviour deemed dangerous or disruptive, including physical violence, verbal abuse, or inappropriate language, will result in removal from the premises without a refund, our company operates a Zero Tolerance Policy.
- Please follow all instructions provided by our staff and signage, as these are in place to protect you and others.
- For the comfort and well-being of other guests and our staff, unwell children should not attend our attractions; tickets can be postponed subject to a rebooking fee and rearranged for an alternative date.
Dress appropriately:
All visitors of Gripped must wear suitable, comfortable active wear. We suggest an outfit of closed-toe flat shoes with a good grip, full length trousers, and a t-shirt. No jewellery, please!
Gloves are recommended for the high ropes course and zip trek - not heavy winter gloves, but suitable light gloves with protective grip/padding.
Restricted Areas
- Some areas of the attraction are restricted for safety reasons. Please respect all barriers, signs, and instructions marking these areas.
- Access to restricted areas is limited to authorised personnel only.
Use of Equipment and Facilities
- Equipment and facilities should only be used as instructed by signage or staff members. Misuse of equipment can result in injury.
- All age, height, weight, and health restrictions posted for certain attractions must be strictly observed. Non-compliance may result in restricted access to the attraction without a refund.
- Observe children within your care to ensure that they are capable of using the equipment safely, as we cannot know the individual needs and abilities of your child.
Prohibited Items and Substances
- To prevent offensive weapons or dangerous articles from being taken into Gripped, visitors are admitted to Gripped subject to a condition that, if requested to do so, they will allow themselves and/or their belongings to be searched. For the avoidance of doubt, it is prohibited to bring into Gripped any weapons, fireworks, smoke bombs, glass bottles or other articles, which may cause injury. The throwing of any article which could cause injury or affect the enjoyment of other visitors is strictly prohibited. Dangerous items, such as weapons or hazardous substances, are strictly prohibited.
- Alcohol and drug use are not permitted. Visitors under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be denied entry or asked to leave without refund.
Assumption of Risk
- By entering, you acknowledge that certain attractions involve inherent risks. Although we work hard to minimise these, visitors participate at their own risk.
Reporting Concerns
- If you notice any unsafe conditions or behaviours, please notify a staff member immediately. Your cooperation helps us keep the attraction safe for all.
Compliance with Staff Instructions
- All visitors are required to comply promptly with staff instructions to ensure the safety and well-being of all guests and team members.
No Smoking and Vaping
- To maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all guests, The Escapade Group operates a strict No Smoking and Vaping Policy across the premises. This policy applies to all areas, including both indoor and outdoor spaces. Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes or vaping devices, is only permitted in clearly marked, designated smoking areas. Please check with a staff member if you need assistance locating these areas.
Child Safeguarding Policy
- Gripped is a family attraction, and we are committed to ensuring that, while on Gripped premises, any visiting child is able to enjoy themselves in a secure and protected environment, safe from any form of harm or abuse.
- We do not knowingly allow anyone to visit Gripped who is a convicted child sex offender, or subject to the notification requirements of the Sex Offenders Act 2001, or subject to a Sex Offender Order or a Child Abduction Order for the purposes of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 (as amended) and the Child Abduction and Enforcement of Custody Orders Act 1991 (as amended).
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
- The Escapade Group takes it very seriously if a member of our team, contractors or visitors is treated in an abusive or violent way. Our company supports a 'Zero Tolerance' policy. This states that our team, contractors, or others visiting the Gripped premises should be able to do so without fear of being attacked or abused.
- To successfully provide our services, a mutual respect between all the team and visitors must be in place. Our team aim to be polite, helpful, and sensitive to all guests’ individual needs and circumstances.
- However, aggressive behaviour, be it violent or abusive, will not be tolerated and may result in person or persons being removed either temporarily or permanently excluded from all Escapade Group Websites. In extreme cases, the police may be contacted.
- Below are example of types of behaviour that would be found unacceptable; this is not an exhaustive list. Our team understand that an upset or distressed person or persons do not always act in a reasonable manner, and will take this into consideration when trying to deal with a misunderstanding or complaint.
- Using bad language or swearing at our team, contractors or other visitors
- Any physical violence towards any member of the team, contractors, or other guests, such as pushing or shoving.
- Verbal abuse towards our team in any form including verbally insulting the staff
- Racial abuse and sexual harassment
- Persistent or unrealistic demands that cause stress to team will not be accepted. Requests will be met wherever possible, and explanations given when they cannot.
- Causing damage/stealing from the company premises
- Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Failing to follow reasonable instructions given by our team, to safeguard the welfare of person or persons
- Acting in any manner that would cause distress or injury to any of our animals.
We ask you to treat our team and guests courteously at all times.
PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
- At Gripped we may periodically conduct photography and video recording, either by our team or authorised third parties. These recordings may include visitors within the park. Notices regarding such activities will be prominently displayed at the entrance on days when filming or photography is scheduled.
- By entering our Website and accepting our terms of service, you grant consent for the use of your likeness in any images or videos captured for the purposes of advertising, promotional materials, and internal documentation.
- This consent includes the right to edit, modify, and distribute the materials. You acknowledge that you will not receive any compensation for the use of these images, and all copyrights will remain the exclusive property of Gripped or the designated third party conducting the recording.
- If you do not wish to appear in photographs or videos, it is your responsibility to notify a member of our team, who will assist in ensuring your exclusion from any footage.
Personal Photography, Videography & Social Media
- Visitors are welcome to take photographs and videos of their own children or guests for your own personal use. We kindly ask that you respect the privacy of others by refraining from capturing images or videos that include other visitors or their children without explicit permission, this includes any Social Media Posts.
Equipment Restrictions
- For the safety and privacy of all guests, the use of GoPro cameras or similar devices is not permitted in indoor areas.
Drone Usage and Commercial Photography
- The use of drones is strictly prohibited on-site.
- Additionally, any professional or commercial photography requires prior written authorisation from management by emailing centralmarketing@escapadegroup.com
Parking
Our parking facilities are managed by a trusted third-party company specialising in parking management across the UK. To use the car park, visitors must purchase a parking ticket either on the site or conveniently through an online platform. Additionally, Pass Holders have the option to purchase a monthly parking pass. Please note that purchasing any parking product implies acceptance of the Parking companies terms and conditions.
Complaint Handling Policy
- We understand that things can go wrong from time to time and do our very best to resolve matters fully on the day. If this hasn't gone to plan, please email us with your complaint to Gripped FAO The Manager, hounslowinfo@begripped.com, within 12 weeks of your visit, complaints received after this date will not be considered for review. Our management team will review your complaint and will be in touch within 7 days to resolve this for you.
- For more complex complaints, we may need a little more time to fully investigate and resolve matters for you, we will endeavour to resolve promptly and will always keep you up to date.
- Please provide your name, booking reference number, email address and mobile number as part of your email.
2b OUR RULES OF PLAY
Family-friendly visitor attraction
- A Responsible Person must remain on the premises at all times with the child/children under their care, 1 Responsible person can accompany up to 4 under 15’s.
Keep a watchful eye
- Our team will always keep a watchful eye on children as they go about their normal tasks; however, children always remain the full responsibility of the Responsible Person at all times.
Statement on Active Supervision and Responsible Person
- Active supervision is the continuous and attentive monitoring of children by a Responsible Person to ensure their safety and well-being. This involves being physically present, actively engaged, and ready to intervene when necessary. Simply being in the same area is not enough—Responsible Person/s must observe, anticipate risks, and guide children’s behaviour to prevent accidents or harm. A Responsible Person is someone who is legally and practically capable of supervising a child and acting on their behalf to safeguard their welfare. This includes:
- Parents and legal guardians – Individuals with direct responsibility for the child’s care and well-being.
- Designated caregivers – Adults specifically assigned to supervise, such as teachers, group leaders, or childminders.
- Responsible family members – Older siblings or relatives (typically aged 16 or over) who have been entrusted with supervision and can act in the child's best interest.
- A Responsible Person must be capable of enforcing safety rules, recognising risks, and taking appropriate action in an emergency. In all environments, especially those with play equipment, water features, or other potential hazards, active supervision is essential to safeguarding children’s welfare and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
Age-friendly
- We realise that children of different ages play differently. For everyone’s safety please adhere to all age and height restrictions.
Neat and Tidy
- Please keep Gripped tidy by using the bins provided.
Ouch! Help!
- Please inform us if a member of your party has any sort of accident – one of our trained first aiders should take a look and make a report. We take all accidents seriously.
No smoking
- We have declared Gripped a smoke-free attraction; this includes vaping. Please respect this decision, and the children around you.
Dressed to play
All visitors of Gripped must wear suitable, comfortable active wear. We suggest an outfit of closed-toe flat shoes with a good grip, full length trousers, and a t-shirt. No jewellery, please!
Gloves are recommended for the high ropes course and zip trek - not heavy winter gloves, but suitable light gloves with protective grip/padding.
Diamonds are forever
- Please always be mindful of any personal items like watches, jewellery, wallets or glasses. We suggest you keep all valuables at home. We cannot accept liability for loss or theft, nor can we be held responsible for loss of or damage to cars in the car park.
Polite little angels
- Excitable children can sometimes forget their P’s and Q’s; at Gripped we want everyone to respect each other’s diversity and uniqueness.
- Please be mindful of how you and your children interact with those around them. Disrespectful and abusive behaviour towards others - either customers or team members - will result in you being asked to leave.
Fun but fair play
- All our play equipment is designed for maximum fun and has been inspected in line with the requirements set out in BSEN1176:2008. We therefore cannot be held responsible for accidents which occur as a result of playing on our equipment.
VIEWPOINT Photography and Video Footage
The Viewpoint add-on camera system records video and images. By choosing to use this service, you accept that you will be filmed for the production of stills and video. This footage may be used by Gripped London for promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to share your footage, please let a member of the team know when booking.
Gripped London do not accept any liability if the video service cannot be provided for whatever reason. Data provided when booking, including your e-mail and mobile phone number will be shared for the purpose of providing you with the footage.
In the case of children under the age of 18, you accept and consent by making the booking that still or video images of children will be taken when purchasing the video service.
Many of our visitors will also be capturing video and photographs whilst using the Gripped London. By attending our site, you understand and accept that we are not responsible for the use of any images of you that may be captured in this way.
3.ANNUAL PASSES
a) Escapade Annual Pass Terms & Conditions 2025
We are the Escapade Group Limited trading as:
- Kidspace Romford Ltd Company Registration No:5341858
- Kidspace Croydon Ltd Company Registration No: 6029871
- Hobbledown Ltd Company Registration No:07655909
- Hobbledown West London Ltd Company Registration No:09446438
- Watermouth Castle Company Reg: 14707147
You can contact us in writing at: Escapade Group Hobbledown Epsom, Horton Lane, Epsom, KT19 8PT
If we have to contact you will do using the contact details you provided when you purchase your pass.
These terms are integral to each Escapade Pass and are independent of any other contract and cannot be varied.
Purchase and use of an Escapade Pass is in accordance with the regulations of each individual Attraction, copies of which are available on each or can be obtained online at each Attraction Website.
Please ensure that you are willing to be bound by these regulations before purchasing your Escapade Pass.
When you place an order for an Escapade Pass on our Website our acceptance of your order will take place when we email you to accept it and receive payment in full, at which point a contract will come into existence between you and us. We will assign a number to your order and will tell you what it is when we accept your order. It will help us if you can tell us the order number whenever you contact us about your order.
You can contact us within 14 days of entering into this contract (which happens when you purchase your Escapade Pass as described above) to cancel your contract and receive a refund as follows: contact us during the 14 day period with the completed model cancellation form at the end of these Terms or email us during the same period. The Escapade Pass starts immediately after your purchase as requested by you on the Website at the time of purchase (by clicking the relevant box just before payment). If you have used your Escapade Pass during the 14-day cancellation period before contacting us to cancel your Pass, you must pay us the amount proportionate to the value of the services supplied before cancellation. We shall be entitled to set off any such payment you are required to make against the amount to be refunded.
At the time of purchase you must upload a clear photograph which must be a true likeness of the named holder.
An Escapade Pass will only be valid when it is used and/or presented by the named holder, it displays a clear photograph which must be a true likeness of the named holder, and it is within the Validity Period (as defined in Term 8). Any use or attempted use of an Escapade Pass in breach of these Terms or the relevant Attraction's regulations will result in the Escapade Pass being revoked without a refund and/or compensation.
For the avoidance of doubt, pass sharing is a breach of these Terms and any attempted use of an Escapade Pass by someone other than the photographed and named holder, regardless of the reason, will result in access being refused and the Escapade Pass being revoked without a refund and/or compensation.
1) The Escapade Attractions that are part of the Escapade Pass scheme are: Hobbledown Epsom, Hobbledown Heath, Gripped, Kidspace Croydon, Kidspace Romford and Watermouth Castle. (All of these attractions shall be collectively referred to as "Attractions" and "Attraction" shall be interpreted accordingly).
2) The price of each Escapade Pass is notified to you before you purchase. Latest information on prices can be found here: https://www.escapadegroup.com/escapade-Annual Pass/
3) Escapade Pass fees are paid in full at the time of application by card or cash, unless you have chosen to pay by direct debit.
4) In all cases, we will not refund Escapade Pass payments.
5) Under 2s Annual Pass Passes are free, but they need to be registered in their name with their date of birth, if they turn 2 years old during their Annual Pass term this will be pro-rated from the start of the Annual Pass term.
6) Unless stated otherwise, all Annual Passes are for a period of 12 full calendar months from the date of purchase.
7) Entrance to any attraction will not be allowed without a valid Escapade Pass.
8) Subject to Term 8, 9, 10 and 11 an Escapade Pass entitles the holder to admission to the Attractions for a period of 12 months from the date of issue (“Validity Period”) and is subject to the operating calendars of each Attractions. The ʻvalid untilʼ date is displayed on the digital Escapade Pass when issued and Passholders can use their Escapade Pass up to and including the ʻvalid untilʼ date. Please check individual Attraction opening and closing dates on the relevant Attraction's Website and the Escapade Pass restrictions set out at Terms 8, 9, 10 & 11 before your visit. Please note that not all Attractions are open all year.
9) Escapade in absolute discretion reserves the right to vary the opening and closing dates of the Attractions and or vary limits on the numbers of persons (or of particular categories of persons based on matters including but not limited to what type of pass or entry ticket they may intend to use) allowed to book entry for or to enter any Attraction on any given day/ at any given time, and to close, remove or cancel all or any part of the events or facilities within the Attractions, in each case for any reason including, but not limited to, technical, health and safety, legal, regulatory and/or operational reasons or due to special events or private functions. Any such variation, requirement or other change shall take immediate effect upon its adoption by Escapade. Unless you have exercised your right to cancel your Escapade Pass within 14 days of entering into this contract as described above, the full value or any part of the value of the Escapade Pass will not be refunded nor will any compensation be payable if any of the Attractions become unavailable or if any or part of any of the Attractions are closed or removed from the Escapade pass scheme. Escapade will endeavour to publish relevant information as soon as possible if an Attraction requires advance booking, is operating under capacity restrictions, has reached capacity, has booked out of all or certain categories of entry slots at certain times/ on certain days, is closing or where certain parts of an Attraction becomes unavailable. Passholders are advised to check the Escapade Pass Website: https://www.escapadegroup.com/escapade-Annual Pass/for any cancellations or closures and special events (which may have additional costs) taking place on the relevant date and/or time of their proposed visit. Please note that some Attractions are subject to adverse weather conditions and therefore Passholders are advised to check the relevant Attraction Website before travelling.
10) Escapade Pass Exclusion Dates this Pass does not allow entry to Kidspace Croydon & Kidspace Romford on the following dates: February Half Term and October half term, exact dates will be presented on the attraction websites. Escapade may, at any time, in its absolute discretion, add any further exclusions which shall be applicable to the Escapade Pass as determined by the Attractions.
11) Escapade Passholders are required to pre-book their entry in advance using their Escapade Pass Annual Pass Account in order to access the Attraction, otherwise they may not be permitted entry. Once you have purchased your Escapade Annual Pass you will need to create a login online for all six attraction Websites. This will need to be done using the email and first name and last name exactly as used when you bought your Escapade Annual Pass. Escapade Pass Holders
are able to book ahead into three different sessions per Attraction. Further bookings can be made once a member has attended the Attraction for one of their three initial bookings
12) The Escapade Pass Benefits – an Escapade Pass offers specified benefits of 20% off F&B and retail across all sites, 15% off Parties, 15% off Animal Experiences (excluding CODA Birds of Prey Experiences & Willows, Watermouth Accommodation) plus discounted rates on our special events. These benefits are subject to availability and change and Escapade in absolute discretion reserves the right to vary these benefits with 30 days notice to Pass holders. A list of the current benefits available can be located here: https://www.escapadegroup.com/escapade-Annual Pass/
13) Additional Attraction charges including, but not limited to, parking fees are NOT included in the Escapade Pass.
14) Please note that all Attraction time slots are subject to availability, and that there may be different allocations of time slots for different categories of customer (eg based on ticket or pass type), so early booking is recommended. Passholders are required to book an available time slot online in your My Annual Pass account.
15) Escapade Passes are non-transferrable.
16) All Escapade Passes remain the property of Escapade and can be withdrawn at any time.
An Escapade Pass will automatically be deemed void and shall be revoked without a refund and/or compensation if sold, loaned or given away or if any attempt is made to sell, loan or give it away. In the absolute discretion of the relevant Attraction, access will be denied to any or all Attractions and the relevant Passholder's pass revoked, if Escapade considers the Passholder to be guilty of (i) fraud or attempted fraud in respect of the Escapade Pass, (ii) misuse of the Escapade Pass (e.g. abuse of the Escapade Pass benefits); and/or (iii) inappropriate conduct. Inappropriate conduct includes, but is not limited to, displaying any sign or visible representation of any kind which is, or could reasonably be judged to be, threatening, abusive or insulting to any member of Escapade staff and/or other members of the public visiting the Attractions, or allowing or assisting a third party to attempt to gain unauthorised or improper access to any Attraction with a Escapade Pass of which they are not the valid holder. For the avoidance of doubt, no refund and/or compensation will be given in such circumstances.
17) An individual who has their Escapade Pass revoked in accordance with Term 15 shall be prevented from obtaining a replacement Escapade Pass and, in the future, is required to purchase a full price entrance ticket to enter an Attraction and this will be non-refundable. A year after the date an individual has their Escapade Pass revoked, such individual can contact Escapade to purchase a new Escapade Pass and Escapade will assess the revocation or ban at the time. The issue of any new Escapade Pass in accordance with this Term 15 is at the absolute discretion of Escapade and is subject to availability. Customers who are permitted by Escapade to purchase a new Escapade Pass in accordance with this Term 15 shall be required to pay the full purchase price applicable at the time of purchase.
An Escapade Pass that is discovered to have been purchased through illegal methods (including, but not limited to, the use of fraudulent debit/credit cards) and/or through unauthorised third-party channels, will be revoked without compensation.
18) The management of the relevant Attraction, acting reasonably, reserves the right to refuse admission, or to refuse to allow pre-booking, at any time and for any reason including, but not being limited to, the Attraction being at full capacity.
19) An Escapade Pass cannot be used in conjunction with any promotional offer, voucher, advance booking or with any discount incentive. The Passholder is only entitled to the discounts stated in these Terms or such other discounts as made available to Passholders at Escapade’s discretion from time to time.
Once an Escapade Pass has been purchased, the Passholder can only cancel the Escapade Pass as described above. If you do not exercise your right to cancel within 14 days of entering into this contract as described above, your Escapade Pass is non-refundable.
20) Escapade is entitled, in its absolute discretion, to change the price payable for its Escapade Pass at any time and for any reason and may from time to time offer pricing or promotional offers for purchasing the Escapade Pass at specific Attractions, online, or through third party channels. Please note that Escapade does not price match the price payable for an Escapade Pass. If Escapade changes the price payable for its Escapade Pass, it will advise Passholders on the Website. For the avoidance of doubt, any changes in pricing will not apply to existing Escapade Passes retrospectively.
21) Escapade reserves the right to vary these Terms by giving Passholders no less than 30 days' written notice of such variation by using the details provided to Escapade when the Passholder purchased an Escapade Pass and by making a note of such changes available on the terms and conditions page of the Website at https: https://www.escapadegroup.com/escapade-Annual Pass/ so please review the Website periodically for changes. If you do not accept the amended terms, this may affect our ability to provide certain products and services to you.
22) Adult only entry is permitted at Hobbledown Epsom and Heath for animal experiences only.
23) There is no Child only entry permitted at Hobbledown Epsom, Heath, Kidspace Croydon and Romford and Watermouth Castle
24) Visitors under 15 years of age to must be accompanied, at all times, by an individual aged 18 years or over at Gripped
25) Visitors over 2 years will require a ticket to visit Hobbledown Epsom, Heath Hobbledown Heath and Epsom, Kidspace Croydon and Romford and Watermouth Castle
26) Children must be directly supervised by a responsible adult at all times whilst at an Attraction and it is the responsibility of the supervising adult to ensure that their children are always following the Rules of Play. Maximum 4 children to one supervising Adult at Kidspace Romford/Kidspace Croydon. Maximum 5 children to one supervising Adult at Hobbledown Epsom/Heath and Watermouth.
27) Height, weight, age restrictions and medical warnings apply at some Attractions.
28) Last admission is always three hours before the stated closing time at Gripped and one hour before the stated closing time at all other Attractions.
29) Each Escapade Pass Holder entry into Hobbledown Epsom or Heath includes a 45 minute session into the indoor play barn. In quieter times, you might not be asked to leave the play barn or park. Escapade Annual Pass Holders will be restricted to the maximum stay period within the indoor play barn and park with equal priorities to non-Annual Pass pass holders.
30) When visiting Kidspace an Escapade Annual Pass entitles you to use the facilities at your chosen centre for 2 hours per day (a single timeslot). This must be pre-booked via your online account.
31) Escapade accepts no liability for loss or damage to customers’ or their children or guests’ property at Attraction premises or in the car park.
32) At Kidspace Croydon & Romford no food or drink is permitted from outside; only food and drink purchased inside Kidspace can be consumed in Kidspace.
33) Escapade’s total liability for in contract, tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty), misrepresentation, restitution or otherwise, arising in connection with the performance or contemplated performance of this agreement shall be limited to the price paid for the goods. The limitation on any exclusion from liability contained in these conditions shall be subject to the provisions of second 2(1) of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977. Escapade Ltd will not be liable in any amount for failure to perform any obligation under this agreement if such failure is caused by the occurrence of any unseen event beyond its reasonable control including without limitation Internet and Communication outages, fire, flood, war or act of God.
Provision of Data and Escapade’s Processing
In order to implement and manage these Terms and to enable Escapade to comply with its contractual and statutory obligations, Escapade will require to process certain Personal Data relating to each Passholder to include, your name, date of birth, address data, email and contact number and a passport photograph these will be stored in our online ticketing systems, Fusemetrix.
Each individual will be issued with their own digital Escapade Pass and, for the avoidance of doubt, will be required to supply the details listed above. The purchaser of an Escapade Pass must be 18 years or over (and if purchasing a Escapade Pass on behalf of a minor (under 18s) the purchaser confirms that they are a parent or guardian of the minor and are authorised to share the minor's personal data).
If a disabled person has purchased an Escapade Pass they are entitled to bring a free Carer, providing documentation demonstrating a disability (for example by producing a doctor's letter setting out the disability, proof of receipt of disability living allowance or a disabled parking badge), that disabled Passholder shall be entitled to a free Carer Escapade Pass ("Carer Pass") which enables them to bring their carer into an Attraction with them at no additional cost.
Enhanced Pass
Escapade Pass holders have the opportunity to purchase one Enhanced Pass (EP) to accompany their Annual Pass. This allows a single adult to accompany the child or children on their Annual Pass without the main adult member present. For example an Enhanced Pass may be purchased by a Grandparent who would accompany their grandchildren to the Park without the parent present.
Only one Enhanced Pass can be purchased per Annual Pass and this needs to be arranged through our Contact Centre on 01372 668942. Should the Enhanced pass Holders and Main Adult pass holders wish to visit together, the EP pass holders will have to pay full admission for the day.
Direct Debit Terms and Conditions
All customers paying by Direct Debit agree to an initial term of 12 months.
Paying by Direct Debit is not possible if adding a free Under 2 to your Annual Pass.
All customers paying by Direct Debit will be charged for the remaining days in the current month (if applicable) plus one months fees at the start of the contract and this is non-refundable. For example if you takeout Annual Pass on 28th March you would be charged for 4 days remaining in March, plus April’s full month fee, your direct debit would then commence on 28th April for the duration of your pass.
Escapade will only accept one Direct Debit mandate per family group.
Your first payment will be a prorated amount payable by credit or debit card.
Failure to make any due payment will result in the Escapade Pass Annual Pass being suspended and access will be denied until all outstanding payment has been made. Any further outstanding account arrears will be payable before reinstatement of any Annual Pass scheme run by Escapade
Escapade retains the right to recover all outstanding balances.
Cancellation of the Annual Pass is only allowed after the initial 12-month term, cancellation before the initial 12 month term ends, will require payment in full for the period remaining.
After the 12-month period the Annual Pass will continue until it is no longer required by the member.
One calendar months’ notice is required in writing to cancel the Annual Pass. The notice period will begin from the first of the month after we receive your notice.
Pass Holders are also required to cancel their Direct Debit instructions (DDI) with their bank to fully complete the cancellation process.
Should Escapade choose to discontinue the Annual Pass scheme the member will be notified in writing one month in advance.
Escapade reserves the right to amend the pricing after the initial year by giving 30 days notice to the Pass Holder.
Monthly Direct Debits are a full binding contract between Hobbledown and the member and will automatically continue until Escapade are notified otherwise in writing.
The Management reserves the right to reject any application or withdraw without refund, any Annual Pass in the event of failure to comply with the Terms and Conditions of Annual Pass and the Rules of Play.
Annual Pass Switch
You can choose to switch to an Escapade Pass if you currently hold an individual Escapade Group Attraction Annual Pass.
If you paid in full at the time of purchase of your current Annual Pass, please contact the Contact Centre on 01372 668942 where the Team will work out a pro-rated price to switch your Annual Pass to an Escapade Pass and subject to your acceptance of these Escapade Pass Terms and Conditions and full payment of the price difference, your Annual Pass can be switched.
If you currently pay by monthly Direct Debit for an Individual Attraction Pass, please contact the Contact Centre on 01372 668942 where the Team can arrange to purchase a new Escapade Pass – this will require you to cancel your existing Pass & at the same time purchase a new Escapade Pass which is subject to your acceptance of these Escapade Pass Terms and Conditions and will commence from the date of purchase for a minimum period of 12 months in accordance with the Direct Debit Terms above.
b) GRIPPED ANNUAL PASS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A Gripped Annual Pass offers free unlimited visits to Gripped during advertised opening hours.
If you upgrade to an annual pass, we'll refund the cost of your day tickets.
These terms and conditions apply at all times
We may change, at any time, our terms and conditions and any rules relevant to how we run Gripped. These terms and conditions replace any previous version.
Unless stated otherwise, all Annual Passes are for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Within these 12 months, our regular yearly opening dates and daily opening times will still apply. Please see our opening calendar for more details on when we're open.
Pass Holders are only able to book three dates at one time. Another booking can be made once a member has attended Gripped for one of their three initial bookings.
Entrance to Gripped will not be allowed without a valid Annual Pass on their account.
Any change of address and account details must be notified in writing by email to hounslowinfo@begripped.com.
Gripped Annual Pass fees are paid in full at the time of application by card.
In all cases, we will not refund Annual Pass payments.
Annual Passes are non-transferable. Any misuse of the pass (including another person using your card) will result in confiscation without compensation and refused entry for that person.
We accept no liability for loss or damage to customers’ or their children or guests’ property on our premises or in the car park.
To protect all our customers, children and guests’ safety, any Gripped guest must follow all health and safety guidelines as instructed, and pay particular attention to all notices and signs relevant to health and safety. If you do not understand a notice or sign, please ask one of our team members.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry and revoke an Annual Pass at any time without refund.
Last admission is always three hours before the stated closing time.
We require each member to have a full, clear image of their face attached to their pass. If this is not fulfilled, Pass Holders may be denied entry. All Pass Holders are required to have their image electronically recorded on our system for photographic identification. If we suspect fraudulent use of the Annual Pass, we will suspend or cancel a member’s pass.
4. Gift Vouchers
a) GRIPPED GIFT VOUCHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Gripped Gift vouchers cannot be purchased using a gift voucher as a form of payment.
- Gripped Gift vouchers are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
- Gripped Gift Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
- Gripped Gift Vouchers cannot be extended beyond their expiry date.
- Gripped Gift vouchers are valid for use from the date of purchase against the purchase of day tickets and Annual Passes at Gripped
- Gripped Gift Vouchers cannot be used against bookings you have already made and paid for. Outstanding party balances can be settled with an Escapade Gift Voucher
- Gripped Attraction Gift Vouchers are not valid against food and beverage purchases.
- Gripped Gift vouchers cannot be used to purchase further Gift Vouchers.
- We reserve the right to withdraw the Gripped Gift Voucher without refund for misuse of the voucher or breach of terms and conditions.
- We reserve the right to amend the Gripped Gift Voucher terms and conditions from time to time, where we consider it reasonable and necessary to do so.
b) ESCAPADE GIFT VOUCHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Escapade Gift vouchers cannot be purchased using a gift voucher as a form of payment.
- Escapade Gift vouchers are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
- Escapade Gift Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
- Escapade Gift Vouchers cannot be extended beyond their expiry date.
- Escapade Gift vouchers are valid for use from the date of purchase against the purchase of day tickets, party bookings, animal experiences (excluding Birds of Prey Experiences at Hobbledown Epsom or Heath) and Annual Passes (except Direct Debit Annual Passs) at any Escapade Attraction (Hobbledown Heath, Hobbledown Epsom, Gripped, Kidspace Croydon, Kidspace Romford and Watermouth Castle).
- Escapade Gift Vouchers cannot be used against bookings you have already made and paid for. Outstanding party balances can be settled with an Escapade Gift Voucher
- Escapade Gift Vouchers are NOT valid for use against Birds of Prey experiences or for Watermouth Accommodation Bookings.
- Escapade Gift vouchers cannot be used to purchase further Gift Vouchers.
- Gift Vouchers are not valid against food and beverage purchases.
- Escapade Gift vouchers cannot be used against Direct Debit Annual Passes.
- We reserve the right to withdraw the Escapade Gift Voucher without refund for misuse of the voucher or breach of terms and conditions.
- We reserve the right to amend the Escapade Gift Voucher terms and conditions from time to time, where we consider it reasonable and necessary to do so.
5. SCHOOLS
GRIPPED
- School visits must be booked in advance, Min group size is 15 per session.
Booking is subject to a mandatory pre visit telephone call or walk around the Attraction.
- School visits are scheduled between 10am – 2pm
- Children under the age of 15 require a Responsible Person to accompany them on the High Ropes and Zip Trek. Ratio numbers are non-negotiable - if arriving on the day with incorrect adults to children, the booking will not be able to go ahead.
Children aged 11 - 12 years a ratio of 1:8 is required
Children aged 13 - 18 years a ratio of 1:10 is required.
Any SEN guests will require 1:1 supervision.
We therefore strongly recommend bringing ratio's of 1:8 on the day. Please inform us if you haven't already, of the number of Responsible Persons you are bringing.
The minimum height restriction for all activities is 1.4m
A Responsible Person is need to supervise children on the Bag Jumps, Net Park and Speed Slides, but can do this from the ground.
Please remember to dress appropriately for all of your chosen activities. The full-dress code is available here.
All participants must sign the Waiver before they arrive on the day.
- Risk Assessment visits are available for Teachers only on off peak days (Mon – Fri) term time only.
- All invoices need to be paid in full 14 days before your visit. Bookings will be cancelled 14 days before where payment has not been received.
- Cash/Cheque payments are not permitted, all payments are to be made by BACS transfer or debit/credit card
- The cancellation of bookings can be honoured up to 4 weeks before the booking date with no charge.
- Please note the below charges if cancellations are required closer to the booked date:
- Bookings cancelled within 28 days of their booking date - 50% of the invoice amount will be payable.
- Bookings cancelled between 14 & 28 days of the booking - 75% of the invoice amount will be payable.
Cheque payments are not permitted, all payments to be made by BACS transfer, quoting the 4 digit booking number (mandatory)
HSBC Bank
Hobbledown West London
Sort Code: 40-14-13
Account Number: 04102738
What are the terms and conditions for my two free raffle tickets?
Two free raffle vouchers will be issued automatically with every confirmed school booking
Raffle vouchers are for general admission entry only (Hobbledown)/ All Inclusive passes (Gripped) and are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Schools do not need to submit a separate request for tickets; they will receive them at the time of booking.
The free raffle vouchers are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other items.
This offer is valid for school bookings made during the promotion period.
The Escapade Group reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time without prior notice.
We reserve the right to withdraw the promotion without refund for misuse of the voucher or breach of terms and conditions.
By participating in this promotion, schools agree to abide by these terms and conditions.