The National Library of Wales has been challenging the public to escape at the Urdd National Eisteddfod.

Library staff spent last week outside the entrance to the Millennium Centre in Cardiff where they offered visitors the chance to have a go at their escape room.

Those brave enough to face the tasks inside the room had to escape out of the library in less than 20 minutes.

The puzzles, which allowed contributors to unlock a series of doors, were based on collections held at the National Library of Wales.

From books to photographs, maps to manuscripts, each task was constructed using a host of iconic and interesting material from a treasure trove that belongs to the nation. However, the escape room did not examine one’s awareness of Welsh history and culture; escaping depended on logical thinking.

Rhodri Morgan, education service manager added: “The escape room mirrors what takes place at The National Library of Wales, the researching of materials and discovering facts.

“It’s an opportunity, not only to entertain young visitors, but to raise awareness of the library’s important and varied collections in a creative and innovative way.

“The Escape Room also provides an opportunity to practice a crucial skill – problem solving.”