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Colchester

Mercury Theatre

Jumbo Water Tower

The Balkerne Gate

Balkerne Gate

St John's Abbey Gate

St Botolph's Priory

Temple of Claudius 

Colchester Castle

The Colchester War Memorial

The Obelisk

The Berryfield Mosaic

West Mersea War Memorial

The Mersea Island Museum

Historic Colchester: The Roman Visitor Walking Tour & Escape Game

The Roman Church / Mithraeum

Easter 2026

A Siege in Colchester

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Players follow the story of a young Colchestrian, besieged in the walls of the town along with an unwelcome Royalist army.&nbsp;They will learn about the Siege of Colchester, the longest siege in British history, which took place against the wider backdrop of the English Civil War.&nbsp;This game takes players to key historic locations, where they'll learn about the Siege of Colchester and what it was like for the people that lived through it.

St Mary's Church (Colchester Arts Centre)

Step back in time to 300 CE and explore the ancient city of Colchester with this immersive walking tour and escape game. Discover the remnants of Colchester’s Roman wall and gates, marvel at its art, temples, and culture, and stroll through the city’s scenic back lanes and famous Castle Park.&nbsp; This experience offers a fascinating glimpse into Roman Britain, blending history with an interactive mystery.In this adventure, you are Antonius, a Roman diplomat visiting the city of Camulodunum (Colchester) at the request of the local governor, Marcus. While Marcus is eager to show off the city’s fortifications and cultural landmarks, he has a more urgent matter to address—a plot to assassinate him.&nbsp; The clues to this conspiracy are hidden across the city, and it's up to you to uncover the mystery before time runs out. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour combines historical exploration with thrilling intrigue. *The end of the game is in a park that closes at dusk.* ***This walk does not include entrance to the Roman Circus visitor centre or the castle***

Butt Road Car Park / Roman Circus

Exodus Hinge & Colchester’s Lost Centurion: Roman Britain Walking Tour & Escape Game

Uncover the ancient history of Colchester, the first major city of Roman Britain, with this immersive walking tour and escape game. Explore Roman ruins, marvel at the remains of the only known Roman Circus in the country, and discover the mystery of what might be Britain’s first Christian church.&nbsp;Along the way, you’ll encounter Colchester Castle, with its links to the White Tower of London, and other incredible Roman-era discoveries.In this thrilling adventure, you are Exodus Hinge, a psychic investigator guided by spirits from the past. A Roman Centurion, Lucius Favonius Facilis, has summoned you to Colchester to reveal his hidden secrets.&nbsp;With ghosts that are often unhelpful and temperamental, you’ll need to solve puzzles, use your wits, and uncover the mystery of the Lost Roman Centurion. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour blends exploration and Roman history with a gripping storyline.

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