A Siege in Colchester
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𧩠Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
đ Starting Point: St Mary's Church (Colchester Arts Centre), Church St, Colchester CO1 1NF, UK
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Places you will visit
10
It will take you
40-70 mins
You will walk
4470 steps
Total distance
3.4 km
Route you will explore
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Starting point St Mary's Church (Colchester Arts Centre)
Church St, Colchester CO1 1NF, UKFinish point Red Lion Hotel
43 High St, Colchester CO1 1DJ, UKAbout this quest
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.
Highlights
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.
The mission: Your story in Colchester
It's early summer, 1648. You're a young man living in Colchester. You work as a weaver's apprentice in the town's flourishing cloth industry.
But something terrible is heading your way.
An advance guard of a Royalist army has arrived at one of the town's gates.
After some hesitation, they're permitted entry. The Royalist guard quickly secures the gates as they await the rest of their troops. Apparently, they don't plan on staying for long.
But something terrible is heading your way.
An advance guard of a Royalist army has arrived at one of the town's gates.
After some hesitation, they're permitted entry. The Royalist guard quickly secures the gates as they await the rest of their troops. Apparently, they don't plan on staying for long.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The Obelisk
St John's Abbey Gate
- 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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