New spooky escape quest launched at 1620's House

Saturday, 16 October 2021 at 10:30

Museum visitors playing the interactive game at the 1620s House and Garden

The aim of the quest is to free Benjamin Bellarmine, who has been trapped by witches.

The 1620s House & Garden’s newest attraction is an escape quest game which brings to life stories and superstitions of the 17th century.

Players are challenged to follow a series of clues leading them around the House, solving riddles and completing tasks to allow them to move on to the next room.

The aim of the quest is to free Benjamin Bellarmine, who has been trapped by witches.

The exciting game can be played both in person at the House in Donington-le-Heath or online in a virtual version.

The Sorcery & Superstitions escape quest has been developed by experts Escape & Educate, who worked closely with the team at the house to create a game which embodies the 17th century.

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