Juega a tu ritmo · unos 55 min 3,4 km Colchester Guiado por la app
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Sobre esta experiencia
Players follow the story of a young Colchestrian, besieged in the walls of the town along with an unwelcome Royalist army. They will learn about the Siege of Colchester, the longest siege in British history, which took place against the wider backdrop of the English Civil War. This game takes players to key historic locations, where they'll learn about the Siege of Colchester and what it was like for the people that lived through it.
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Families with school-age children, local history fans and English Civil War followers can walk the streets where the Siege of Colchester played out, seen through the eyes of a young Colchestrian trapped inside the walls. It takes about two hours over 3.4 km, finishing at the Red Lion Hotel. Skip it if you want a live guide to quiz or can only manage a short stroll.
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Aspectos destacados
You'll visit key locations connected with the 17th-century Siege of Colchester. You will follow the story of a young person trapped in the walls.At each location you will need to solve a challenge before you can move on to the next one.
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Del teléfono a las calles
Un paseo que se convierte en aventura.
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Abre la app. Empieza la aventura.
Elige tu pase y abre la aventura en la app de Questo. Te guía desde el punto de inicio.
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Sal a la calle. Sigue tu curiosidad.
Descubre lugares e historias a pie. Para a tomar un café o hacer una foto y continúa donde lo dejaste.
3
Resuelve una pista. Celebradlo juntos.
Buscad respuestas a vuestro alrededor, resolved enigmas y disfrutad de cada «¡Lo tenemos!».
Descubre lugares mediante historias y pistas en la app
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Escucha historias y haz preguntas a un guía
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Ritmo
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Haz una pausa para una foto, un café o para observar mejor
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Normalmente sigue el horario del guía
3 / 4
Compañía
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Explora con tu grupo o por tu cuenta
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Hay visitas privadas y en grupos compartidos
4 / 4
Orientación
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Indicaciones y retos en la app de Questo
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Explicaciones de un guía en directo
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Qué conviene saber antes de jugar
The last part of the game might not be available after 4PM.
Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
Family friendly
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Preguntas frecuentes
What happened at the Siege of Colchester?
During the wider English Civil War, Colchester was besieged with an unwelcome Royalist army inside its walls. It was the longest siege in British history. The game follows a young Colchestrian living through it and takes you to the places where it happened.
What will we see in Colchester on this walk?
The route runs from St Mary's Church (Colchester Arts Centre) to the Battle of Headgate site, St John's Abbey Gate, St Botolph's Priory, Priory Street Car Park, East Street Bridge and the Old Siege House, the former East Gate, Wetzlar Garden, the Obelisk and the Red Lion Hotel.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
You start at St Mary's Church (Colchester Arts Centre) and finish at the Red Lion Hotel, so it is not a loop. The route is about 3.4 km, and most players take around two hours including walking and puzzles.
Is it suitable for children, and can we play as a group?
Yes, it is tagged family friendly and suits school-age children who can follow a story and walk around two hours. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the same phone game.
Is there a best time of day to start?
You can start any time and pause along the way, but the last part of the game might not be available after 4pm, so begin early enough to finish before then. Bring a fully charged phone or a power bank.