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Ipswich Tudor Escape Game: Self-Guided Historical Quest

Englandby Questo

  • 1.7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

Overview

The year is 1560 and you have just arrived in Ipswich with a cart of wool to sell. Queen Elizabeth's reign has barely begun, and the streets are alive with religious unrest, disease, and danger. You are a trader, and a secret Catholic, navigating Tudor England at its most precarious. This self-guided outdoor escape game takes you through 11 real historic locations across Ipswich. Download the free Questo app, start at Christchurch Mansion, and begin anytime, no guide, no booking required. Walk from Christchurch Mansion to the Cornhill, where heretics were burned at the stake, past the ruins of Blackfriars Monastery, through eerily quiet Silent Street, and down to the historic waterfront quay. At each stop, a puzzle challenge reveals the next chapter. Solve riddles, decode clues, and discover why Tudor Ipswich was one of England's most important, and most dangerous, towns. Perfect for history lovers, families, and anyone who enjoys an escape game with a real story.

What's included

  • Real history at every stop — Cardinal Wolsey, the Dissolution, Tudor daily life
  • Immersive story — you are a Tudor wool merchant navigating religious danger
  • Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace, no booking needed
  • Puzzles at Christchurch Mansion, Ancient House, Wolsey's Gate, the Quay & more
  • Self-guided Tudor history escape game through historic Ipswich
  • Live tour guide (fully self-guided via the free Questo app)

Itinerary

You will play the part of a hard-working wool merchant. As a secret Catholic you want to stop at some of the town's lost places of worship, but you also need to sell wool, eat, drink, and rest along the way.Highlights include: Christchurch Mansion, Ancient House, Cornhill, Blackfriars Monastery, and the historic Waterfront. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone.

Meeting and pickup

The game starts at Christchurch Mansion. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

End point

The game starts at Christchurch Mansion. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring a charged phone.
  • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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