Adventure Brief
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?
1.5 hours
moderate
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
City-Wide Adventure • Interactive • 90 minutes • all ages
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?
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable walking and standing for around 90 minutes in an urban setting.
Wildlife
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.
Team Activities UK
City-Wide Adventure • Interactive • 90 minutes • all ages
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.
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.
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.