Every Town Hides A Secret...
Turn a historic town into your escape room, work together with your team to solve clues and puzzles, and bring history to life!
Every town has its own mystery. Are you the one to solve it?
ChronoQuest Cases are self-guided historical mystery adventures that turn real places into your investigation.
Explore historic streets, discover clues hidden around the town, solve puzzles and uncover the stories behind the places you visit. Follow the evidence, investigate the suspects and make your final deduction.
Every case combines real history, real locations and a fictional mystery giving you a completely different way to explore towns familiar and new to you!
Come with us to solve the Case of the Stolen Fireworks in Kenilworth!
What is a ChronoQuest Case?
A ChronoQuest Case is a self-guided historical mystery adventure that turns a real town into your investigation.
Using your investigation guide, you’ll explore historic streets and landmarks, uncover clues, solve puzzles and piece together a fictional mystery inspired by real people, places and events.
There’s no guide, no fixed start time and no booking required — just choose your case, gather your team and investigate at your own pace.
What makes ChronoQuest different?
Each ChronoQuest Case is created specifically around the history and places of the town you're exploring.
The stories are fictional, but they're built around real historical people, places, events and facts. You'll encounter suspects based on real historical figures and uncover pieces of real history as you investigate.
Rather than simply following a sightseeing route, you're given a reason to explore. The streets, buildings, signs and landmarks around you become part of the investigation.
Who makes ChronoQuest Cases?
Hi! I'm Amy, the person behind ChronoQuest Cases.
I'm a history and archaeology graduate with a passion for exploring historic places. Before creating ChronoQuest, I worked for English Heritage, supporting the Estates team across its historic sites.
I create every ChronoQuest Case myself, researching the history and writing the mystery, to designing the puzzles, planning the route and drawing the entire investigation booklet by hand.
I wanted to create something that gave people a reason to explore somewhere new, rather than simply giving them a list of things to see.
Are the stories historically accurate?
The history is real. The mystery is fiction.
ChronoQuest Cases use real people, places, events and historical details as the foundation for each investigation. The mystery itself is fictional, allowing you to step into the story and become the investigator.
The sections that are factual history, like the timeline, town history and background on the case are based on the accepted history.
What kind of puzzles will I solve?
Every case contains a mixture of puzzle types, so you never quite know what the next clue will ask you to do.
Depending on the case, you might encounter:
• Logic puzzles
• Code-breaking and ciphers
• Observation puzzles
• Deduction and detective work
• Map and route puzzles
• Historical puzzles
• Location-based puzzles
• Clues involving real signs, buildings and features around the town
Puzzles require you to look closely at the world around you.
How long does a case take?
Most ChronoQuest Cases take around 2–3 hours to complete.
The exact time will depend on your walking pace, how quickly you solve the puzzles and how much time you spend exploring along the way.
How far will I walk?
Each case has its own route, but most are around 3km.
You'll be exploring the historic centre and surrounding locations rather than following a long-distance hiking route.
What ages can take part in a case?
Our cases are designed for investigators aged 10+.
Younger investigators can get involved with an adult’s help, while older children, teenagers and adults can all enjoy solving the mystery together.
Can I bring my dog?
Absolutely! 🐾
ChronoQuest Cases are designed to be enjoyed outdoors, so your four-legged investigators are welcome too.
One of our own dogs is always involved in testing our routes, helping us check that they’re practical and suitable for exploring with your pups.
Do I need to book anything?
No! ChronoQuest Cases are completely self-guided.
Once you’ve got your case, simply choose when you’d like to investigate and head into town.
There’s no guide, tour group or timed slot required.
Do I need my phone?
You’ll need a phone for some parts of your investigation, including accessing clue photographs (if the route is blocked for example).
However, the main investigation is contained within your guide, so you will only need your phone if the route is not able to be used directly.
What’s included in the physical case?
Your printed investigation guide contains everything you need to investigate the case, including the story, suspect information, clues, puzzles, maps and historical information.
Simply take your guide into town and begin your investigation.
What’s the difference between the digital and physical versions?
The digital and physical versions contain the same mystery and puzzles.
The digital version allows you to investigate using your tablet, or print off at home if you are planning a visit earlier. While the physical version gives you a printed investigation booklet to take with you around the town.
When will my physical case be dispatched?
Physical orders placed before 5pm are dispatched the same day, Monday–Friday.
Physical cases are sent using Royal Mail 1st Class, so you can get your investigation underway as soon as possible.
How quickly will I receive the digital case?
Digital cases are available immediately after purchase.
Once your order is complete, you’ll receive access to your digital investigation so you can get started straight away.
Who would enjoy Chronoquest Cases?
ChronoQuest Cases are designed to be enjoyed by families, friends, couples and anyone who enjoys history, puzzles or exploring somewhere new.
They’re particularly suited to groups who want to do something a little different from a traditional walking tour or sightseeing day.
Can I buy a ChronoQuest Case as a gift?
Absolutely!
ChronoQuest Cases are an experience you can enjoy together, making them a great gift for birthdays, Christmas, family days out, couples, friends, history lovers and puzzle fans.
Do I need to know anything about the history before I start?
Not at all!
You don’t need to be a history expert. The case gives you the information you need as you investigate, and the historical details you uncover become part of solving the mystery.
All you need is your guide, your team and your detective skills.
Where can I play a ChronoQuest Case?
Each ChronoQuest Case takes place in a real historic town or location.
Your case guide will tell you where to begin and lead you through the investigation, using real places, buildings, signs and landmarks as part of the adventure.
Cases are currently available in:
Market Bosworth
Kenilworth
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwick (coming end of October 26)
Choose your case, head to the town and let the investigation begin!
