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 qu...
Highlights
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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)
Meeting Points
Departure
IP4 2BE
• Open the app and follow the instructions to get to the starting point.
• Go to Soane St, Ipswich IP4 2BE, UK and you will get to Christchurch Mansion.
• Once at the location, you can start the activity.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Bring a charged phone.
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 an...
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 qu...
Highlights
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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)
Meeting Points
Departure
IP4 2BE
• Open the app and follow the instructions to get to the starting point.
• Go to Soane St, Ipswich IP4 2BE, UK and you will get to Christchurch Mansion.
• Once at the location, you can start the activity.
