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City exploration game
History of Southwold
4.8Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 70 min 2.4 km Southwold App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Discover the history of Southwold in this family-friendly Questo exploration game. You will learn about the town's origins as a fishing settlement to how it became the world-renowned coastal resort it is today.
With easy challenges at every stop and a light story, this Questo game is suitable for all.
With easy challenges at every stop and a light story, this Questo game is suitable for all.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Families with children, couples and older visitors on a Suffolk seaside break can trace how a fishing town became a resort, from the pier and lighthouse to Adnams Brewery and the Gun Hill cannons. The puzzles are easy for mixed ages, and the 2.4 km loop takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. Anyone wanting a guide to quiz, or a tough puzzle challenge, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
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.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.80 / 5
10 player ratings
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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.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Southwold
A · Start
N Parade, Southwold IP18 6LP, UK
B · Finish
16 N Parade, Southwold IP18 6LT, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Eastern Quest.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Eastern Quest
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Family friendly
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Southwold history walk start and finish?
It starts at Southwold Pier and is a loop, finishing on Ladies Walk. Along the way you pass the Lighthouse, The Sole Bay Inn, East Green, Adnams Brewery, Southwold Museum, St Edmund King & Martyr Church, the Town Hall, the Town Pump, Gun Hill Cannons and the Sailors' Reading Room.
How long does the walk take and how far is it?
Most players take about 1 hour 40 minutes, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers 2.4 km. Bring a fully charged phone or a power bank, as the game runs on your phone throughout.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, it is tagged family friendly. Each stop has an easy challenge and the story is light, so school-age children can join in alongside adults. Younger children may need help with the puzzles and with walking the full 2.4 km.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so a family or friends can share one phone, follow the route and work through the puzzles as a team.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking is needed. You start whenever you like, with no group to join and no guide to meet. You can pause the game, stop for a break in town and continue later from where you left off.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
Explore the annual passGive them a story
A day out, gifted.
Explore Questo giftsHISTORY AND CULTURE IN SOUTHWOLD
Explore Southwold through history
History of Southwold is a Southwold self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on History.
Southwold Pier is the starting point and Ladies Walk is the finish for this 2.4 km city route, which includes 12 challenges. The page specifically identifies Town Pump, The Sole Bay Inn and Lighthouse along the experience. Practical fit: 2.4 km route; Typical duration: 70 minutes; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.
