The Crier's Lost Year: A Chester Roman Numeral Mystery
The experience
About this quest
The Town Crier of Chester has lost a year: the darkest in the city's history, cut clean out of his book. It survives only as seven Roman numerals hidden across the city.
The Crier's Lost Year is a self-guided puzzle walk along the Roman walls and through the medieval Rows. Every clue is on something real: a jubilee clock, a king's tower, a plague-house motto, England's oldest shop front. Every story is true. Find all seven numerals and rebuild the year Chester fell.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Start under the Eastgate Clock, walk the city walls to King Charles' Tower, then visit the Town Hall, the High Cross, God's Providence House, the Rows and the Roman Gardens.
Solve eight puzzles using what you can see, collect seven Roman numerals and crack the final code in the Roman amphitheatre. About 90 minutes.
From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
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
Liverpool
41-45 Eastgate St, Chester CH1 1LE, UK
Roman Amphitheatre, Little St John St, Chester CH1 1RE, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by T H.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Good to know before you play
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
- Mystery
- Hidden History
- Best during the day
- Route is not accessible for wheelchairs due to uneven terrain and/or stairs
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