Exodus Hinge & Colchester’s Lost Centurion: Roman Britain Walking Tour & Escape Game

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Uncover the ancient history of Colchester, the first major city of Roman Britain, with this immersive walking tour and escape game. Explore Roman ruins, marvel at the remains of the only known Roman Circus in the country, and discover the mystery of what might be Britain’s first Christian church

Along the way, you’ll encounter Colchester Castle, with its links to the White Tower of London, and other incredible Roman-era discoveries.

In this thrilling adventure, you are Exodus Hinge, a psychic investigator guided by spirits from the past. A Roman Centurion, Lucius Favonius Facilis, has summoned you to Colchester to reveal his hidden secrets. 

With ghosts that are often unhelpful and temperamental, you’ll need to solve puzzles, use your wits, and uncover the mystery of the Lost Roman Centurion. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour blends exploration and Roman history with a gripping storyline.

Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English

Highlights

  • Visit the first major city in Roman Britain.

  • Explore the sights of Roman Britain across Colchester.

  • Discover the mystery of what might be the first Christian church in the country.

  • Marvel at the many Roman discoveries made in Colchester.

  • Visit the remains of the only known Roman Circus in the country and Castle with links to London's White Tower.

Storyline

You are Exodus Hinge, psychic investigator. Spirits from the past visit you and lead you to hidden secrets. It doesn’t always pay very well, but it takes you to interesting places.

Lucius Favonius Facilis, a Roman Centurion, has led you to Colchester, or Camulodunum as it was called two thousand years ago.

Spirits can be unhelpful, temperamental and sometimes a little angry. You are going to have to use your wits to solve puzzles and reveal the mystery of the Lost Roman Centurion!

Experience's route

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Finish point Colchester Castle
5 Museum St, Colchester CO1 1TN, UK

Places you will visit

14

It will take you

73-103 mins

You will walk

4730 steps

Total distance

3.6 km

  • The game is not timed, so take your time
  • 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
  • Game playable between 9am-6pm every day except Mondays and holidays
  • Pause, continue exploring at your own pace or replay at any time.
  • Cross the street carefully
  • Game ends in another place than it starts
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Ratings and Reviews

4.53

68 ratings

5 Stars
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Samuel

07 Nov 2024

JacobF6540

05 Nov 2024
was fun exploring the places in colchester we normally wouldn't explore

George Parker

05 Nov 2024

Savannah Davies

01 Sep 2024

Kelvin Lawrance

30 Aug 2024

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