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Historic Colchester: The Roman Visitor Walking Tour & Escape Game

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Step back in time to 300 CE and explore the ancient city of Colchester with this immersive walking tour and escape game. Discover the remnants of Colchester’s Roman wall and gates, marvel at its art, temples, and culture, and stroll through the city’s scenic back lanes and famous Castle Park. 
This experience offers a fascinating glimpse into Roman Britain, blending history with an interactive mystery.
In this adventure, you are Antonius, a Roman diplomat visiting the city of Camulodunum (Colchester) at the request of the local governor, Marcus. While Marcus is eager to show off the city’s fortifications and cultural landmarks, he has a more urgent matter to address—a plot to assassinate him. 
The clues to this conspiracy are hidden across the city, and it's up to you to uncover the mystery before time runs out. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour combines historical exploration with thrilling intrigue.
*The end of the game is in a park that closes at dusk.*

Availability:

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

  • During these hours
    09:00AM - 04:00PM

  • Languages
    English

Created by
Eastern Quest

Highlights

  • You will see what is left of Colchester's famous Roman wall and gates. You will view works of art, examples of culture and places of worship from Roman Colchester.

  • You will walk through some of the city's most picturesque back lanes and the famous Castle Park.

Storyline

The year is 300 CE. Your name is Antonius, you are a Roman diplomat. You've been invited by the local governor, Marcus, to visit the thriving city of Colonia Claudius Victricensis, also known as Camulodunum. Marcus is keen to show off the city's fortifications, temples, art, and culture.

However, there's another reason he's invited you. The governor suspects a plot to kill him. Clues to this plot are hidden all over the city. Can you help Marcus unravel it before it's too late?

Experience's route

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Starting point Butt Road Car Park / Roman Circus
Butt Rd, Colchester CO3 3DG, UK
Finish point Colchester Castle
Colchester CO1 1TJ, UK

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

65-95 mins

You will walk

4600 steps

Total distance

3.5 km

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4.53

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Tyler Pavitt

11 Sep 2024

kerry Croft

01 Jun 2024

Tom Suckling

27 May 2024

Charlotte Mayo

27 May 2024

Mel Bosch

30 Apr 2024
quite enjoyable and simple, a few confusing wordings which misguided our directions and some spelling mistakes (10pm instead of saying 10am). lots of interesting spots and areas I wouldn’t have normally seen

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