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Archives Escape! 1.30pm
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Archives Escape! 1.30pm

Sat 12 Sept · 13:30

Nottinghamshire Archives

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About This Event

Archives Escape! is an interactive puzzle event taking place on 12 September 2026 at 13:30 in Nottinghamshire Archives, Nottingham. Participants must solve historical-themed clues to escape the venue.

You have become trapped inside Nottinghamshire Archives! Solve the fiendish clues scattered throughout records of the past to escape.

A unique opportunity to explore the heritage of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire by solving puzzles and gathering clues around the Archives. Solve the fiendish clues scattered throughout historical records and use augmented reality to find an escape. There will be a time limit to complete the challenge that will test your deductive skills, powers of reasoning and teamwork.

This free event has been organised as part of Heritage Open Days 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Archives Escape! 1.30pm takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 13:30.

Archives Escape! 1.30pm is held at Nottinghamshire Archives in Nottingham (Castle Meadow Rd, Nottingham, NG2 1AG).

Entry to Archives Escape! 1.30pm is free.

Tickets for Archives Escape! 1.30pm can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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