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Colchester Scavenger Hunt: Colchester‘s Cunning Castle Caper

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Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure through Colchester, the Roman Capital of Britain! Explore Ancient Walls and Castle Park as you solve riddles and complete challenges. This interactive walking tour let's you discover hidden gems like Firstsite Art Gallery and Dutch Quarter Charm with your team. Enjoy flexible, competitive sightseeing in

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Colchester. This top rated Colchester Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.35 miles and has 10 stops.

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Activity Info: Colchester‘s Cunning Castle Caper

Colchester, known as the Roman Capital of Britain, boasts ancient walls and historic landmarks. On this scavenger hunt, explore Colchester Castle, the Essex Witch Hunt Victims Memorial, and more. Solve missions with friends while discovering quirky history. Perfect for locals wanting a fresh perspective or visitors seeking adventure! Enjoy flexible exploration of downtown's iconic sites.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Colchesters WW1 War Memorial

Visit the WW1 War Memorial, a poignant stop on your Colchester Scavenger Hunt. This landmark offers a reflective photo challenge with it's bronze winged Victory and engraved names.

1920: Colchester Castle post renovation reopening, ca July 1922

Explore Colchester Castle, a centerpiece of Roman Ruins Capital. Imagine past events as you pose outside this historic site. Local tip: spot quirky gargoyle faces above the door.

Essex Witch Hunt Victims Memorial

Discover the Witch Hunt Victims Memorial, a hidden gem on your scavenger hunt route. Reflect on history and perhaps spot a black cat—a nod to Colchester's mysterious past.

Labor and Wait

Admire teamwork in architecture at the Co-op Building with it's clever carvings of wheatsheaf, shovel, and sickle. Rumor has it the wheatsheaf was modeled on local grain.

1930: Statue of St Helena, top of Colchester Town Hall, ca 1930

Gaze up at St Helena on Town Hall during your scavenger hunt adventure in downtown Colchester. Try matching her regal pose for your photo challenge.

William Gilberd

Visit William Gilberd's statue, where locals rub his shoe for good luck during exams. A bright spot in Britain's Oldest Town and an inspiring stop on your hunt.

1840: Great Colchester Fire, High Street, 1842

Stand where flames once roared in 1840—imagine resilience rising from ashes during your scavenger hunt. Cobblestones here were relaid using stones from an old Roman wall.

Colchester Town Wall

Follow Colchester's Ancient Town Wall—a must-see icon of Roman Ruins Capital during your hunt. Listen for echoes of history or perhaps just local footsteps.

Roman Reliefs

Marvel at vivid red mosaics and storied tombstones at Roman Reliefs—a highlight for Ancient Settlement Explorers and inspiration for local art.

South Gate

Trace layers of history at South Gate during your scavenger hunt adventure—freshly rediscovered and loved by local history buffs.

How the Colchester Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and dive into the Colchester Scavenger Hunt! Use our app to solve riddles and complete photo challenges around downtown. Earn points as you uncover hidden gems and compete on the city leaderboard. It is simple: just bring your device and enjoy exploring at your own pace.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Colchester‘s Cunning Castle Caper

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 66 High St, Colchester CO1 1DN, UK

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.17 KM (1.35 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Colchester‘s Cunning Castle Caper

The Colchester Scavenger Hunt is perfect for any occasion! Whether it is a birthday bash, bachelorette party, or weekend date, this hunt offers customizable challenges to suit every group outing. Team up for bonding adventures in a fun city center setting. With unique missions tailored to your interests, it is memorable fun that brings everyone together.

Earn The Colchester Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On the Colchester Scavenger Hunt, each player will receive interactive challenges at spots like St Helena's Statue or High Street. Work together to solve riddles and complete photo tasks for a chance to top the leaderboard—compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2481
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2378
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2128

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Reviews for Colchester Scavenger Hunt: Colchester‘s Cunning Castle Caper

5 star reviews

If you are looking for things to do around The Old Walls, ScavengerHunt.com is great. Fun puzzles near Colchesters WW1 War Memorial made us feel like true explorers.

Rupert Fenwick

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The hunt took us down historic High Street in The Ancient Borough. We learned about the Great Colchester Fire and enjoyed all the art along the way.

Jacinta Morrison

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Exploring Downtown on this scavenger hunt was such an outdoor adventure. My friends and I found hidden gems like Labor and Wait and that incredible St Helena statue.

Ewan Ridgeway

5 star reviews

For a date in Castle Quarter, this Downtown walking tour was perfect. We solved riddles by the William Gilberd spot and laughed at every challenge together.

Felix Mallory

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Our family loved the Colchester Scavenger Hunt in Old Town. We explored High Street and discovered the Roman Reliefs, making teamwork fun for everyone.

Emilia Hawthorne

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I used ScavengerHunt.com to discover Camulodunum spots like Town Hall and Castle post reopening. The City of Legends is packed with things to do that I did not know about until this hunt.

Pippa Dawson

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If you are after walking tour fun, try this Downtown Colchester pick. I learned quirky facts about St Helena and solved riddles at points of interest all afternoon.

Miles Henderson

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Exploring Old Walls with friends during this scavenger hunt adventure made for an amazing outdoor activity in downtown. We discovered hidden plaques and murals along the way.

Harriet Foster

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I took my partner on the Downtown Colchester hunt for a date and we had so much fun exploring spots like High Street and the Roman Reliefs together. Awesome idea for couples.

Lucas Birch

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The Colchester Scavenger Hunt was the highlight of our trip. My family loved solving puzzles by the Witch Hunt Memorial and seeing the Castle. Great thing to do for families.

Evelyn Carter

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I used ScavengerHunt.com to explore Big Co for the first time. It was a fantastic way to see hidden gems like plaques from the Great Colchester Fire and test our teamwork skills.

Harriet Carver

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If you are looking for things to do in The Old Borough, this walking tour hits all the highlights. My friends loved learning about William Gilberd near High Street too.

Sadie Greene

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The Colchester Scavenger Hunt is such a great outdoor activity. Walking past Colchester Castle and checking out the Roman Reliefs made discovering the city centre even better.

Marvin Hollis

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Exploring Big Co in downtown with my partner was a perfect date. We solved riddles, uncovered art by Labor and Wait, and laughed way more than we expected.

Tessa Wyatt

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I had a blast with my family on the Colchester Scavenger Hunt in downtown The Old Borough. The clues around South Gate and the Town Wall made it fun for all ages.

Graham Fielding

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Colchester Scavenger Hunt is one of the best things to do if you want an engaging walking tour of downtown Loved learning about the Town Wall and all it's stories

Eleanor Griffiths

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Big thanks to ScavengerHunt.com for making our day in good old Camulodunum so memorable The hunt highlighted hidden gems around the Castle and Town Wall

Alistair Benson

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The Downtown Explorer walk was perfect for our group We saw unique spots like Labor and Wait and Colchesters War Memorial while solving creative challenges outdoors

Harriet Shaw

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Took my partner on a Colchester treasure hunt through Old St Helena and South Gate It was such a fun date idea and exploring Roman Reliefs together made it special

Dominic Wells

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We had a great time on the Colchester Scavenger Hunt downtown The clues led us to the Town Hall and Essex Witch Hunt Victims Memorial My kids loved the adventure

Megan Hollis

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For tourists visiting the ancient city, this hunt offers hidden gems and iconic landmarks like Colchester Castle without missing any interesting history.

Oliver Kingston

5 star reviews

A perfect family day out in hometown Ctown's Downtown. Kids enjoyed puzzles around Labor and Wait, and the WW1 Memorial was touching.

Emily Taylor

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Colchester's Downtown is fantastic for an outdoor activity like this. Exploring points of interest such as South Gate made it memorable.

James Wilson

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The ScavengerHunt.com adventure was a hit for our date night. We wandered through historic High Street and ended at St Helena Statue. Romantic and fun.

Alex Jones

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I had a blast discovering Colchester with the scavenger hunt. We loved exploring sites like the Roman Reliefs and Colchester Castle. A must-do in Downtime.

Harriet Smith

5 star reviews

This hunt showed us Colchester in a new light. Visiting spots like the Great Fire site made it an unforgettable walking tour full of historical nuggets.

Emily Jones

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What an exciting way to see Vicinity of Colchester! We discovered hidden gems on this walking tour, including Labor and Wait, with engaging missions.

David Brown

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The Colchester Scavenger Hunt is a must-do for families. Our kids loved solving challenges around the city center, especially near St Helena's statue.

Jessica Williams

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My partner and I had a blast on our date exploring Downtown's history. Solving riddles at places like Colchester Castle was a unique way to connect.

Michael Smith

5 star reviews

Exploring Colchester with the ScavengerHunt.com app was fantastic. The puzzles were fun and visiting landmarks like the War Memorial added to the adventure.

Sarah Johnson

5 star reviews

Discovering Downtown's hidden gems like South Gate through the scavenger hunt made for a perfect outing Fun challenges and historic insights all around

Lucas Jones

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Downtown Colchesterville is full of surprises thanks to the Scavenger Hunt It offered an exciting way to see points of interest like St Helena's Statue

Sophia Brown

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The Castle challenge made our day We enjoyed learning about this iconic landmark while solving riddles It was a memorable date activity in Cochtown

Jack Williams

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Exploring the Roman Reliefs was a highlight of our scavenger hunt adventure in Old Town. We loved how interactive and fun it was with friends

Amelia Johnson

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I had a fantastic time on the Colchester Scavenger Hunt A great way to explore High Street and discover it's history. The puzzles kept us engaged throughout

Oliver Smith

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Colchester has so much to offer and this scavenger hunt showcased that beautifully. From historic landmarks to hidden art, it was a thrilling outdoor activity.

Laura Walker

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Exploring Downtown on foot through the scavenger hunt was incredible. Learning about spots like the Great Colchester Fire made it an unforgettable experience.

Tom Wilson

5 star reviews

As tourists, this was one of the best things to do in Colchester. The Essex Witch Hunt Victims Memorial was a highlight of our adventure downtown.

Sarah Mitchell

5 star reviews

The scavenger hunt was the perfect date activity. We bonded over solving puzzles while uncovering gems like South Gate and Labor and Wait in Colchester.

James Robinson

5 star reviews

Our family had a fantastic time on the Colchester Scavenger Hunt. We loved exploring Downtown and discovering history at places like the Roman Reliefs.

Emily Thompson

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