Marconi's Chelmsford
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: First Wireless Factory in the World, 19 Hall St, Chelmsford CM2 0HG, UK
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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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
Route you will explore
Starting point First Wireless Factory in the World
19 Hall St, Chelmsford CM2 0HG, UKFinish point Central Park
Chelmsford CM2 0RW, UKAbout this quest
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.
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.
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.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Stone Bridge
Regent Theatre
First Wireless Factory in the World
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
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-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
