Medieval Mayhem: Bury St Edmunds Walking Tour & Escape Game
Step into the turbulent streets of 14th-century Bury St Edmunds with this exciting walking tour and escape game. Begin your adventure at the cathedral and end in the peaceful Abbey Gardens, visiting the town’s most iconic historic sites along the way.
Playing the role of a medieval townsperson caught in the Great Riot of 1327, you’ll join an angry mob determined to challenge the powerful Abbey of St Edmund. As you march through the town, you’ll solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets in this immersive adventure.
In this thrilling journey, the abbey’s immense wealth and influence have angered the townspeople, and it’s time to take a stand. With a growing crowd behind you, you must gather support and written demands as you walk through the medieval grid of Bury St Edmunds.
Solve challenges, strategize with your fellow townspeople, and make your voice heard. Perfect for history lovers, families, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour offers a fascinating glimpse into medieval life while providing an engaging and interactive experience.
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
Highlights
Starting at the cathedral and ending closeby in the Abbey Gardens, you'll visit the town's top historic sites.
Playing the part of a 14-century townsperson, you'll find yourself embroiled in the Great Riot of 1327.
As you walk around the town with a growing angry mob, you'll need to solve some challenges along the way.
Storyline
The Abbey of St Edmund is well-protected, rich, and powerful, but with enough people, you might be able to get your message heard. You'll need plenty of manpower and proper written demands.
Let's start the day at church and then make our way around Bury St Edmund's medieval grid.
Experience's route
Starting point St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Angel Hill, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1UZ, UKFinish point Bury St Edmunds Abbey
Water garden, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1RS, UKPlaces you will visit
11
It will take you
40-70 mins
You will walk
2760 steps
Total distance
2.1 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
Bury St Edmunds Guildhall
Norman Tower
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
- The route is open daily from 09:00 until dusk
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
- We recommend not playing at night
- No attractions ticket(s) required
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English