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History of Southwold

🔒 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 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Place des Abbesses, Montmartre.

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

12

It will take you

55-85 mins

You will walk

3150 steps

Total distance

2.4 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Southwold Pier
N Parade, Southwold IP18 6LP, UK
Finish point Ladies Walk
16 N Parade, Southwold IP18 6LT, UK

About this quest

Discover the history of Southwold in this family-friendly Questo exploration game. You will learn about the town's origins as a fishing settlement to how it became the world-renowned coastal resort it is today. 

With easy challenges at every stop and a light story, this Questo game is suitable for all.

Highlights

  • This game starts at Southwold Pier and ends at the beach, taking in the town's highlights on the way.

  • Key locations include the lighthouse, the brewery, the church, and the High Street.

  • At each stop, you'll have to solve a riddle or uncover a fact before you can move on. With easy challenges and a simple narrative, this game is suitable for all.

The mission: Your story in Southwold

You’re a schoolchild from London. It is the year 1900. Your class has been treated to a day trip to Southwold. The teacher has set you a task, and you won’t be able to enjoy the sand and the sea until you’ve completed it. She wants you to discover the History of Southwold

How did this small town become prosperous? What came before the beach huts and the pier? Can you discover any ghost stories or legends connected with Southwold?
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Family friendly

Ratings and Reviews

4.9

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Alipops1966

20 Apr 2025

gbm2112@hotmail.co.uk

20 Apr 2025

Michele Burdett

03 Apr 2025
interesting. there only a difficulty with the month of when wb died because of vandals.

AlanDawn08

20 Mar 2025

Wiring533

09 Mar 2025

Beat the best: Top Southwold explorers

LouBenRookie
3700 XP
Vanessa WoodSeeker
3700 XP
Michele BurdettChampion
3700 XP

Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
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

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