Heartgarden grew out of something that started back in 2018.

Paul Macklin created Party Quest as a way to bring story-led, interactive adventures to children in their own spaces. It was playful, a little scrappy, and full of ideas that never quite fit into a single format. But at its core was a simple belief that children should not just watch a story, they should be part of it.

When he met Holly Gardner-Hall, that idea found its next step. With a shared love of escape rooms and immersive experiences, the conversation quickly shifted from what Party Quest had been to what it could become. The plan was simple at first: build something that could grow into an escape room.

But as the work developed, so did the vision.

Heartgarden is now that next step. Not just a single experience, but the beginning of a much larger world. A place where each adventure is connected, where choices carry forward, and where children are not just participants, but part of something that continues to grow.

What began as a small idea has become the foundation for something much bigger. And this is only the beginning.