United Kingdom

Colchester

Mercury Theatre

Jumbo Water Tower

Balkerne Gate

The Roman Church / Mithraeum

Temple of Claudius 

Colchester Castle

The Obelisk

St John's Abbey Gate

The Colchester War Memorial

St Botolph's Priory

The Berryfield Mosaic

West Mersea War Memorial

The Mersea Island Museum

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

The Balkerne Gate

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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.

A Siege in Colchester

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)

The Balkerne Gate, Colchester — Bezoekersgids & wat te doen in de buurt

Over The Balkerne Gate

Plan je bezoek

Ontdek The Balkerne Gate met een Questo quest