It is July 1798 in Belfast. The rebellion has been crushed and Henry Joy McCracken awaits his grim fate. Wounded but unbroken, he knows the noose is only days away. His dream of unity and reform seems lost, buried in the aftermath of the Battle of Antrim.
Then, without warning, an explosion rips through the prison wall. Amid dust and rubble, McCracken is pulled to safety by his loyal comrades, Niall and Eamon. He is free from his cell, but not from the city. The English will soon realise he is gone. There are rumours of a secret escape route hidden somewhere in Belfast. If they can find it in time, McCracken may yet survive. They have only a couple of hours…
Escape the city
This is where the Escape Tour Belfast begins. Help McCracken escape by solving riddles, cracking codes and deciphering hidden clues. Can you find the secret exit within two hours? Then you’ll earn a place on the Wall of Fame.Your escape starts at the Writer's Square. Good luck!
