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City exploration game
Boudica's Legacy: Women of Colchester
5Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 105 min 2.8 km Colchester App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Welcome to Colchester, Britain’s first city!
Walk the streets through the eyes of its infamous destroyer Boudica, Queen of the Iceni, who burnt the city down. She’s back to see what the women of Colchester have achieved since her death.
On this tour you’ll meet some of Colchester’s exceptional women, solving my fiendish riddles along the way. Discover suffragettes, an eccentric 16th-century philosopher, Colchester’s first female mayor and even another Queen.
But are any of them a match for Boudica?
Walk the streets through the eyes of its infamous destroyer Boudica, Queen of the Iceni, who burnt the city down. She’s back to see what the women of Colchester have achieved since her death.
On this tour you’ll meet some of Colchester’s exceptional women, solving my fiendish riddles along the way. Discover suffragettes, an eccentric 16th-century philosopher, Colchester’s first female mayor and even another Queen.
But are any of them a match for Boudica?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
History fans, Essex locals and groups of friends curious about Boudica's link to Colchester will spend around two hours on foot meeting the town's remarkable women, from suffragettes to its first female mayor, solving riddles at places such as St John's Abbey Gate and St Botolph's Priory. Anyone who wants a live guide to question, or who cannot comfortably walk 2.8 km through town streets and two subways, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Go underground to find some spectacular public art
Find out why there’s a layer of red debris under Colchester
Visit the birthplace of one of the worst spellers of her time
Discover the author of a book written from the point of view of a pin
Find out how one woman got herself invited to the male-only Colchester Oyster Feast
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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
Colchester
A · Start
66 High St, Colchester CO1 1DN, UK
B · Finish
74 High St, Colchester CO1 1UE, 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 The Riddling Rambler.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by The Riddling Rambler
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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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.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is Boudica's connection to Colchester, and how does this walk use it?
Boudica, Queen of the Iceni, burnt Colchester down. On this walk she returns to see what the city's women have achieved since her death, introducing suffragettes, an eccentric 16th-century philosopher, Colchester's first female mayor and another Queen, while setting riddles along the way.
What will we see in Colchester on this route?
In walking order: Colchester War Memorial, Foundation House, West Stockwell Street, Colchester Town Hall, The Bull, Southway Subway, St John's Abbey Gate, Abbeygate Street Subway, St Botolph's Priory and The Minories. At each stop the app tells the story of the place and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
The route is a loop of about 2.8 km, starting at Colchester War Memorial and finishing at The Minories. Most players take around two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles, so allow a relaxed afternoon or morning.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends or family can follow the route on a phone, read Boudica's stories and work out the riddles as a team without needing separate tickets.
Do we need to book a time, and can we take a break?
No booking of a time slot is needed. You can start whenever suits you, with no group to join and no guide to meet, and you can pause the quest at any point, perhaps for a meal, then continue later.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN COLCHESTER
A history-led way to explore Colchester
Boudica's Legacy: Women of Colchester 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 Colchester to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Colchester War Memorial and finishes at The Minories over 2.8 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 105 min; 2.8 km walking route; 10 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.
