Medieval Mayhem in Bury St Edmunds
This abbey is one of the most important Benedictine monasteries in England. Many visitors come here to pay respects to the relics of King Edmund.
But you and your fellow townsfolk have become increasingly incensed by the wealth and power of the abbey.
Highlights
Starting at the cathedral and ending closeby in the Abbey Gardens, you'll visit the town's top historic sites.Playing the part of a 14-century townsperson, you'll find yourself embroiled in the Great Riot of 1327.As you walk around the town with a growing angry mob, you'll need to solve some challenges along the way.
Storyline
The Abbey of St Edmund is well-protected, rich, and powerful, but with enough people, you might be able to get your message heard. You'll need plenty of manpower and proper written demands.
Let's start the day at church and then make our way around Bury St Edmund's medieval grid.
Game route
Starting point St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1UZ, UKFinish point Bury St Edmunds Abbey
Water garden, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1RS, UKPlaces you will visit
11
It will take you
40-70 mins
You will walk
2760 steps
Total distance
2.1 km
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- We recommend not playing at night
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
- The route is open daily from 09:00 until dusk
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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