Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Marconi's Chelmsford
4.27Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 55 min 2.5 km Chelmsford App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
As you explore the city you’ll stop at important historical landmarks that helped shape Chelmsford into the vibrant place it is today.
Many of these places are part of the story of its industrial heritage and more specifically, the story of wireless technology.
Playing the part of a reporter, you’ll be researching a story about Marconi. A man who changed the world with his innovative thinking.
Many of these places are part of the story of its industrial heritage and more specifically, the story of wireless technology.
Playing the part of a reporter, you’ll be researching a story about Marconi. A man who changed the world with his innovative thinking.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Visiting Marconi’s factories, Chelmsford Cathedral, the Shire Hall, and other city highlights, you’ll have to solve the challenge at each stop before you move onto the next.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.27 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Chelmsford
A · Start
19 Hall St, Chelmsford CM2 0HG, UK
B · Finish
Chelmsford CM2 0RW, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Eastern Quest.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Eastern Quest
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- We recommend not playing at night
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
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A day out, gifted.
Explore Questo giftsHISTORY AND CULTURE IN CHELMSFORD
A history-led way to explore Chelmsford
Marconi's Chelmsford is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Chelmsford to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at First Wireless Factory in the World and finishes at Central Park over 2.5 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 55 min; 2.5 km walking route; 11 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
