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.
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Places you will visit
11
It will take you
40-70 mins
You will walk
3290 steps
Total distance
2.5 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to First Wireless Factory in the World whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 11 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Central Park and see where you land on the Chelmsford leaderboard.
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.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Stone Bridge
Regent Theatre
First Wireless Factory in the World
Ratings and Reviews
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The mission: Your story in Chelmsford
A few days ago, the UK’s first public entertainment broadcast was made from here and it's caused quite the storm. As a Fleet Street reporter, you’ve been tasked to write a feature about Guglielmo Marconi and this famous broadcast.
You've come to Chelmsford to understand more about the man who made it happen... and why it happened here.
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Privacy
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Crowds of up to 30 strangers
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Private experience for your group only
Pricing
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$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
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Availability
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Requires advance booking
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Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
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Passive listening to a guide
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Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
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HISTORY 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.
