Medieval Norwich Walking Tour: A Stranger Escape Game
Norwich, 1580. You’ve just stepped onto unfamiliar cobblestones, a Stranger in a foreign land, seeking safety and purpose.
As a skilled weaver from the Low Countries, your future begins here—but first, you must find your way through the city’s winding lanes. With only a note in your pocket and distant voices guiding you, uncover Norwich’s medieval secrets, solve clever puzzles, and follow clues that lead to safety… or something else. Walk, explore, and feel history come alive with every step.
This is more than a game - it’s a shared adventure through time, perfect to experience with a friend or loved one. Lace up your boots—your escape begins now.
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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
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