Ancient Echoes, Oxford
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Highlights
- Immerse yourselves in the lives of revolutionary figures from Oxford's past, retracing their steps through streets that are centuries old
- Breathe new life into ancient rebellions with an exciting and interactive game
- Clues sent to your phones with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- Castle Mound to Cornmarket St
Description
The birthplace of countless academic, political, scientific and religious movements, what better place than Oxford for an escape game-style tour! Dive headlong into the city's tumultuous past, scouring its narrow alleys and bustling streets for curiosities, solving clues and unlocking tales seldom told. Which terrible lizard left its mark on the city? What grim fate befell Oxford's imprisoned? Who were the martyrs of the reformation and what became of them? The answers to these questions and so much more awaits!
Along the way expect to see: the remains of the Norman castle, the Houses of Correction, a host of historic and architecturally intriguing buildings, a link to the Jurassic Age and an 18th century covered market. All this plus riddles, challenges, great pubs and cafes and plenty of surprises. This interactive twist on a walking tour is perfect for those fascinated by revolutions past and present and the marks left by them.
How It Works
Your team will receive clues on your phones that, once deciphered, will guide you to interesting and scenic parts of the city. At each of these you will solve riddles, discover facts and unlock your next clue.The route is walking distance and features optional breaks at great pubs, bars and cafes along the way. The clues require no prior knowledge and come with hints to make the experience something everyone can enjoy.
Plan your day
Timings
Start anytime, some daylight recommended!
2 - 3 hours on average across 3.0 km / 1.9 miles
Start Location
South side of Oxford Castle mound
End Location
Cornmarket Street
Communication Methods
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Really fun day. Loved seeing parts of the city I’d not seen before.

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Absolutely amazing day! Loved every minute. So exciting with amazing routes to experience and memories made. Will defin…

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It was amaaaazing! I really hope you can create other experiences like this in London! Definitely recommend!

HIKIMIKA
GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!!

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A fabulous street game, absolutely loved it! I’m a Londoner but got to see some hidden spots I didn’t know about, great…

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losts of fun good way to explore the city

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Niki Turns 30
Absolutely loved it. Brilliant clues and lovely tasty treats. Would defo recommend

Malcolm Tongs
Great fun day out! Really well organised and lovely way to see party’s of London you would never normally see.

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What fun! So interesting, well planned with a great route around the city. Thought the clues were really clever and rea…

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Great day out with friends

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We loved the day- so well themed and the organisation was superb. Hitting the city pubs on a Thursday evening was perha…

Wayfaring As One
Well organised and so much detail. Thank you!

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Exceeded expectations! A really well thought out and enjoyable adventure!

Innovation
So fun! Loved it, great for a work team building activity.

SATC girls
So much fun!! We saw bits of London we've never been to and loved the suggested stops. Great puzzles and clues to solve!

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Regnard
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