Escape Tour Durham
Discover the city's secret exit!
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Discover Durham in a Different Way
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The Story of Durham
Starting location: Elvet Bridge
Jimmy Allen is famous and infamous in Durham and its surroundings. With his bagpipes, he travels around, bringing joy to everyone with his music. However, this joy often vanishes when listeners realise they’ve been robbed. Jimmy is not only skilled with his fingers on the bagpipes but also an expert pickpocket! Unfortunately, Jimmy’s luck runs out, and after one of his thefts, he is caught and imprisoned...
Luckily, Jimmy is allowed to keep his bagpipes with him. From his cell, beautiful music fills the air, winning over the heart of Lady Mathilde. Blinded by love, she helps Jimmy escape, and, in gratitude, he gives her his bagpipes. With a broken heart, he leaves, abandoning his great love. Will he ever get his bagpipes back? There’s no time for daydreaming; he needs to get out of the city as quickly as possible. Can Jimmy find Durham's best-kept secret, the hidden exit, without being seen?
Escape the city
In the Escape Tour Durham, you’ll step into Jimmy’s shoes. By completing tasks, deciphering clues, and cracking codes, you’ll attempt to find the city’s hidden exit. If you manage to do so within two hours, you’ll earn a spot on the Wall of Fame! Your search begins at Elvet Bridge, good luck!
Highlights of Durham
Want to explore more of Durham? Combine your tour with these attractions, which are perfect to visit before or after your tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Escape Tour revolves around Jimmy Allen. Jimmy Allen escapes from his cell and leaves his bagpipes behind. This immediately turns the city into the setting for a thrilling urban adventure.
During this scavenger hunt, you'll move from clue to clue. You'll solve riddles, look around carefully, and keep Jimmy Allen's mission firmly in mind.
This city game is perfect for anyone who wants to observe, discuss, and make decisions together. Jimmy Allen’s story keeps the route moving at a brisk pace and makes Durham feel even more alive.
The route isn't just a casual stroll past sights. You have a mission, a main character, and a reason to stay alert. This adds a playful dimension to Durham that you'd normally miss.
The secret exit is the key to escape. Along the way, you'll discover why Jimmy Allen is coming under increasing pressure. Only the right clues will lead you to the safe route out of Durham.