History of Southwold
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Southwold Pier, N Parade, Southwold IP18 6LP, UK
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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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
Starting point Southwold Pier
N Parade, Southwold IP18 6LP, UKFinish point Ladies Walk
16 N Parade, Southwold IP18 6LT, UKAbout this quest
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
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?
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Town Pump
The Sole Bay Inn
Lighthouse
Good to know before you play
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Family friendly
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
10 ratings
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
