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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Reviews
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Berryman
A very enjoyable day, not done too competitively, more as a joint team effort. The clues were about the right level of …

Wese Threese
Great day. Lots of history & walking. We should have worked harder 😂

Slow pokes
Such a fantastic experience - worth every penny! Discovered parts of London that we’ve never been before. Really good f…

MEL racers
Absolutely brilliant day out. Seeing the sights of London we’ve never seen, the excitement of all the clues and directi…

Anne Franks Drum Kit
We have a great day, kids Vs parents. Lots of walking lots of fun.

Steve I-Win, Hunting Treasure NOT crocs
Really fun day out, plenty of time to break for drinks and snacks. Clues could do with updating as two of the clues had…

Annexa
SO fun and cleverly done. Loved it.

AmyLou
Really enjoyed our day

Lost in Zone 1
Amazing day out - saw loads of London we’ve never seen before! Great way to spend a day.

BrownForce5
So much fun, and really smart how it works. It took us a few hours and we walked a lot! We got to some some beautiful p…

Michelle’s Diamond Trio
We had a great day doing the Race Across the World Experience in London. It was very well set up with all the clues bei…

Pássaros
Amazing day out Highly recommend it!

Bebecos Family
The journey had places I've never visited before. Having been in London for 20 years this part of the city is not well …

Trying their best...
Absolutely fantastic day! We loved every minute! Highly recommend

Ladies Who Lunch
SO MUCH FUN!

Mind the girls
Brilliant day! We had so much fun in sunny London!

The England Team
We had a great afternoon - the sun shone, the clues and venues were great, and we saw parts of the city we’d never come…

Team DC
Speedy site seeing. Fun puzzles and cool stops along the way.

Team Persona
Excellent trail round unknown parts of London

Hobnobs
Fabulous day but beware that predictive text can end up with time penalties
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