Race the clock in Bristol’s thrilling urban heist with The Big Escape by Team Activities UK. Use your smartphone and wits to crack codes, meet expert crew, and open the casino safe in just 90 minutes.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
90 minutes
Fitness Level
Basic fitness needed for walking briskly through urban streets during the timed challenge.
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Team Activities UK
Race the clock in Bristol’s thrilling urban heist with The Big Escape by Team Activities UK. Use your smartphone and wits to crack codes, meet expert crew, and open the casino safe in just 90 minutes.
Team Activities UK creates mobile-led team building games and city experiences for groups across the United Kingdom. The company offers a wide range of interactive challenges — from 90-minute smartphone heist adventures (The Big Escape) and 90-minute treasure hunts to indoor detective games and 30-minute pop-culture rescues. Many experiences, including The Big Escape and Save the Groom, use smartphone navigation, GPS tasks, photo and video challenges, puzzles, and timed missions to promote collaboration and friendly competition.
Activities are suitable for corporate teams, stag and hen parties, friend groups, and mixed-age groups. Sessions vary in length; examples provided include 30, 60 and 90 minute formats to match different schedules and group sizes. City-specific versions are listed with events in Bath, Wolverhampton, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Edinburgh and other UK towns, indicating broad coverage across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Team Activities UK supplies structured gameplay, character-led narratives, and scenario-based puzzles such as casino heists and rescue missions. Indoor options exist for inclement weather and private venues. The business lists multiple themed challenges — Treasure Hunt, Festive Games Challenge, Tactical Trivia, Murder Mystery and The Big Quiz — that emphasize problem solving and communication.
Bookings typically require a smartphone per team and proceed on public streets or indoor venues depending on the experience. The business presents itself as a specialist in experiential team events, focusing on engaging formats that build team cohesion, encourage leadership and deliver memorable group outings. Contact options and booking details are available via the event pages and customer support.
Tours Offered
76
City and indoor experiences across the UK
Typical Duration
30–90 mins
Flexible 30 to 90 minute formats
Team Events
Corporate & Social
For corporate, stag, hen and friend groups
Smartphone Required
Per-team device
GPS and app-based gameplay
Reserve a Big Escape, Save the Groom, Treasure Hunt or indoor challenge and create a memorable team day out — availability varies by city.
Bring a fully charged smartphone
Your phone is essential for navigation and interacting with crew members during the game.
Wear comfortable shoes
Expect to be on your feet navigating city streets and solving puzzles swiftly.
Arrive early for briefing
Arriving 10-15 minutes before helps you get familiar with the game setup and rules.
Form teams of 2–4 people
Smaller teams allow effective communication and faster decision-making.
Smartphone with GPS
Needed for navigation, unlocking interactive clues, and connecting with the virtual team.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports quick movement and long periods of standing and walking throughout the city.
Weather-appropriate jacket
Protects against sudden showers and chilly winds common in Bristol.
spring|fall|winter
Portable phone charger
Keeps your phone powered through the 90-minute adventure if you’re extensively using GPS and apps.