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Heritage Open Days 2026: Inspire Nottinghamshire Archives - Archives Escape!

Nottinghamshire Archives, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, NG2 1AG

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Heritage Open Days 2026: Inspire Nottinghamshire Archives - Archives Escape!

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Saturday 12 September 2026 | 10am, 11:30am & 1:30pm
Nottinghamshire Archives
FREE (Pre-booking required)
 
You have become trapped inside Nottinghamshire Archives! Solve the fiendish clues scattered throughout records of the past to escape - time is running out!
 
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.

 

 

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Heritage Open Days 2026: Inspire Nottinghamshire Archives - Archives Escape! (12 Sep 2026)

* 10.00, 11.30 & 13.30

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