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The Cresswell Fragment in Lincoln

4.5Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 60 min 1.9 km Lincoln App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Step into a historical conspiracy unfolding across Lincoln’s cathedral, castle, medieval streets and riverside landmarks.

Perfect for mystery fans, history lovers and curious explorers, this quest lets you examine photographs, question suspicious records and follow a staged discovery from public celebration to private motive. 

Solve clever location-based challenges with Ken Clever and uncover how an old stone was given a profitable new history.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples, friends and families with older children or teens who like a mystery will follow a staged discovery from Lincoln Cathedral and the castle to the riverside, examining photographs and questioning suspicious records. It takes around 90 minutes over 1.9 km and is free to play. Anyone who wants a live guide to quiz on Lincoln's history, or an indoor outing for small children, should pick something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Explore Lincoln Cathedral, the Castle, Temple Gardens, Stonebow, High Bridge and Cornhill.

  • Compare a historic photograph, inspect carvings and inscriptions, question suspicious records, trace a package from Doncaster and decide who turned an undocumented stone into a profitable piece of history.

From people who played this quest

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Lincoln

A · Start

Cathedral, Lincoln LN2 1PZ, UK

B · Finish

The Cornhill Quarter, 32 Sincil St, Lincoln LN5 7ET, UK

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Ryan Taylor.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Ryan Taylor

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the mystery trail start and finish?
It starts at Lincoln Cathedral and finishes at Cornhill Quarter, so it does not end where it began. Along the way you pass Lincoln Castle, the Wig & Mitre, Temple Gardens, Lincoln Museum, Lincoln Guildhall, High Bridge, St Mary le Wigford Church and Lincoln Station.
How long does it take and how far will we walk?
Most players take around 90 minutes, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 1.9 km between the cathedral area and Cornhill Quarter, so allow a little extra if you like to linger at the stops.
Is it suitable for children?
It suits older children and teens best. The story follows a historical conspiracy about an old stone given a profitable new history, and the challenges ask you to examine photographs and question suspicious records, which younger children may find hard to follow.
Do we need to book a time or pay to play?
No. It is free to play and you can start whenever you like, with no group to join and no guide to meet. The app leads you from stop to stop on your phone, and you can pause and carry on later.
Can we play it together as a group?
Yes. Couples, friends and families can walk the route together, reading the story of each place and working out the location-based puzzles as a team. Since it is free to play, there is nothing to arrange before you set off from Lincoln Cathedral.

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