Lavenham Highlights
🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.
⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.
🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 8 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Swan Hotel, High St, Lavenham, Sudbury CO10 9QA, UK
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
Places you will visit
8
It will take you
45-75 mins
You will walk
1190 steps
Total distance
0.9 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Swan Hotel
High St, Lavenham, Sudbury CO10 9QA, UKFinish point St Peter and St Paul's Church
45-46 Church St, Lavenham, Sudbury CO10 9SA, UKAbout this quest
Players will get the chance to see Britain's 'best-preserved medieval town' up close and learn bite-sized facts along the way. This Questo exploration tour starts at the Swan Pub & Hotel and ends nearby at St Peter and St Paul's Church.
What to Expect
This self-guided walking tour in Lavenham combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 8 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.
The entire quest takes approximately 3600 minutes to complete and covers 0.9km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.
Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Lavenham.
No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.
Highlights
Using the directions in the app to get to each new location, players will stop at the Guildhall, Little Hall, The Crooked House, and many other remarkable buildings.
You will solve a new challenge at each location. Players can pause the tour at any time.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Little Hall
De Vere House
Swan Hotel
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
- We recommend not playing at night
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Important Information
Duration
Approximately 3600 minutes
Distance
0.9km walking
Group Size
Unlimited
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time
Need to Know Before Booking
- •You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
- •Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
- •Internet connection required to download the quest initially
- •Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed
Ratings and Reviews
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
