Secrets of West Mersea: Self-Guided Island Puzzle Walk

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About this activity

Enjoy a circular walk, starting at the centre of West Mersea to the historic harbour, and along part of the coastline. This exploration game takes in some of Mersea Island's best sights, with challenges at every stop.

These challenges range from easy to fiendish. But don't forget, you can use the hints if you need them!

After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: English
Operated by: Questo

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 24/7 customer support.
Included: Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
Included: A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
Included: Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
Included: Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.

Itinerary

West Mersea Library

9 min

Start the exploration at West Mersea Library. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
Stop 2

9 min

Discover The White Hart - You will get to this place by following directions, clue and solving the challenge. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
Stop 3

9 min

Reach the Dabchicks Sailing Club - The club is primarily focused on sailing activities, offering opportunities for members to participate in various sailing events, races, and training programs.
Stop 4

9 min

The Company Shed - is a renowned seafood restaurant and fishmonger. It is highly regarded for its fresh seafood offerings. It often serves as both a restaurant and a place to purchase fresh seafood.
Stop 5

9 min

This harbourside pub with rooms is a 3-minute walk from West Mersea Yacht Club. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
Stop 6

9 min

Discover St. Peter's Well, is a historic well or spring associated with the local area. It holds historical and possibly religious significance in the local community. Wells like this often have historical tales or legends associated with them.
Stop 7

9 min

St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, is a historic Anglican church that serves as a prominent religious and architectural landmark in the area. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
Stop 8

9 min

Explore The Mersea Museum, it exhibits artifacts, photographs, documents, and displays related to the history, culture, and maritime heritage of Mersea Island.
Stop 9

9 min

Final stop at The West Mersea War Memorial, is a significant monument erected to honor and commemorate the residents of West Mersea who lost their lives during various conflicts, particularly in World War I and World War II.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The game starts at West Mersea Library. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

End point

Final stop at West Mersea War Memorial High St, West Mersea, Colchester CO5, UK

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-".

Here's how to play it:

1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code.

2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation.

3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played.

IMPORTANT

Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app.
If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there.

GOOD TO KNOW

The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready.
Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet.
Start with at least 50% battery.

Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat