Ipswich Tudor Escape Game: Self-Guided Historical Quest
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)
Meeting Location
Soane Street
Ipswich IP4 2BE, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Bring a charged phone.
- You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 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).
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ipswich Tudor Escape Game: Self-Guided Historical Quest is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What'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)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Bring a charged phone.
- You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
