Medieval Norwich Walking Tour: A Stranger Escape Game
Step into the year 1580 and immerse yourself in Norwich’s rich history with this captivating walking tour and escape game. In this self-guided tour, you play the role of a weaver from the Low Countries, known as one of The Strangers, navigating your way through the city.
Follow the trail set by your friends as you visit important historical sites, register with local authorities, and solve puzzles along the way. As you explore Norwich’s streets, you’ll uncover its welcoming spirit and unravel hidden challenges at each stop.
This interactive escape game offers a unique glimpse into the city’s medieval past, blending history, exploration, and adventure into one engaging self-guided tour.
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
Highlights
See the famous Norwich Cathedral and Norwich Castle
Discover some of the city's grisliest stories
Find out how the Strangers helped shape Norwich into what it is today
Storyline
Your friends, fellow Strangers, have sent you an address where you'll find safe lodgings. Before you get there, you want to visit a number of important locations on the way, and register with the authorities. You will also need to solve some challenges at each point.
Experience's route
Starting point The Halls
The Halls, St Andrew's Plain, Norwich NR3 1AU, UKFinish point Strangers' Hall
4 Charing Cross, Norwich NR2 4AL, UKPlaces you will visit
13
It will take you
85-115 mins
You will walk
4200 steps
Total distance
3.2 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
Erpingham Gate
Tombland Alley
Elm Hill
- We recommend not playing at night
- Route may be affected by temporary ongoing construction work
- Pause, continue exploring at your own pace or replay at any time.
- Cross the street carefully
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