The Big Escape in Colchester: City-Wide Heist Adventure for All Ages
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable walking and standing for around 90 minutes in an urban setting.
Overview
Take on The Big Escape in Colchester, a 90-minute citywide interactive heist adventure blending history, puzzles, and teamwork. Can you outsmart the clock and snag the loot?
The Big Escape - Colchester
City-Wide Adventure • Interactive • 90 minutes • all ages
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About This Adventure
Join Dan Rooney and his team of criminal masterminds in an exhilarating 90-minute adventure to pull off the Heist of the Century. Use your smartphone to navigate, meet expert crew members, and crack codes to access the casino safe. Can you escape with the loot before time runs out?
Can you and your friends crack the codes, solve the puzzles and blow open the casino safe without getting caught?
Prices
Team (2-4 people per team): £44
Duration
90 minutes
About
Join Dan Rooney and his team of criminal masterminds and help them pull off the Heist of the Century. You will meet Dan’s crew using the GPS map on your smartphone. When you meet (pre-filmed) Dans team of experts they will help you gain access to the Casino. You will meet a Jack Potts; your man on the Inside, Wheels; your Getaway driver and plenty of safe crackers and hackers along the way. Once you blow open the safe you will have 15 minutes to Escape with the Loot.
Adventure Tips
Keep Your Smartphone Charged
This adventure relies heavily on your smartphone for navigation and clues, so ensure it’s fully charged before starting.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You'll be covering city streets for about 90 minutes—choose supportive footwear for the best experience.
Stay Aware of Traffic
Since this is an outdoor urban game, stay alert to vehicles and follow pedestrian rules for safety.
Coordinate With Your Team
Effective communication accelerates code-cracking and saves time—use group chat or talk through puzzles as you go.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban foxes
- Various native birds including robin and magpie
History
Colchester was established as Camulodunum by the Romans in AD 43 and remains England’s oldest recorded town.
Conservation
The activity promotes low-impact tourism by encouraging walking and engaging with the city's heritage respectfully.
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Adventure Hotspots in Colchester
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Fully Charged Smartphone
Essential for navigating the game and interacting with clues.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
You'll be walking up to 2 miles around the city streets during the adventure.
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Dress to suit the weather to stay comfortable throughout the outdoor experience.
Portable Power Bank
Useful for extending your phone battery life if you're out all day.