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Glitch Hunters Canterbury

Mission Save The Word

Discover Canterbury's secrets through an interactive outdoor adventure

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Why Choose Glitch Hunters?

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Explore Canterbury

Walk through historic streets, discover hidden gems, and see the city from a new perspective

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Interactive Adventure

Solve puzzles, complete challenges, and immerse yourself in an engaging storyline

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Perfect for Everyone

Great for families, friends, tourists, and locals looking for something different

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At Your Own Pace

Start when you want, take breaks, and enjoy Canterbury's cafes and attractions

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The Ultimate Canterbury Experience

Glitch Hunters combines the thrill of gaming with the joy of exploring Canterbury's rich history and beautiful architecture. Using your phone as a spy gadget, you'll solve puzzles, navigate the city, and uncover Chaucer's legacy while exploring time-related glitches.

Whether you're a local looking to see your city through fresh eyes or a tourist wanting an unforgettable adventure, this outdoor escape game transforms Canterbury into your personal playground.

Canterbury Cathedral - key landmark in the game Players using phones to solve puzzles in Canterbury streets

Game Highlights

  • Start at Subway, St Peter's Street - finish at Marlowe Theatre
  • Use your phone as a spy gadget for puzzles
  • Uncover Chaucer's legacy and Canterbury's secrets
  • Automated hint system guides you through
  • Pause and resume gameplay anytime
  • Perfect for teams of 2-6 players

Uncover Chaucer's Legacy

Walk in the Footsteps of History

Geoffrey Chaucer, the father of English poetry, made Canterbury immortal through his famous Canterbury Tales. As you play Glitch Hunters, you'll discover the same streets, buildings, and landmarks that inspired his timeless stories over 600 years ago.

Canterbury's Hidden Details

Beyond the famous cathedral lies a city filled with fascinating details. Historic gardens, Tudor facades, ornate monuments, and literary connections wait to be discovered. Your mission will have you looking at Canterbury in a whole new way.

📚 1387: Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales
🏰 1988: Canterbury was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site
👥 2026: The city still sees over 1 million visitors making a pilgrimage

What You'll Discover

  • Historic streets and landmarks that inspired Chaucer's timeless tales
  • Ornate carvings and architectural details hidden in plain sight
  • Famous buildings and monuments with centuries of stories to tell
  • Beautiful gardens, bridges, and corners of the old city
  • See the word as Christopher Marlowe would have, and finish the game outside the theatre which bears his name
  • Canterbury's rich heritage brought to life through interactive puzzles
"Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote, The droghte of March hath perced to the roote..."
- Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales

🏰 Experience Canterbury's history firsthand

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🏠 For Locals

Rediscover your city! Even if you've lived in Canterbury for years, Glitch Hunters will show you hidden details and stories you've never noticed. Perfect for a weekend activity or showing visiting friends and family something special.

  • See familiar places with new eyes
  • Learn fascinating local history
  • Great for entertaining visitors
  • Discover and support local businesses

✈️ For Tourists

Skip the typical tourist trail and experience Canterbury like never before. Our game takes you to must-see attractions while uncovering hidden gems that most visitors miss. It's sightseeing, exercise, and entertainment all in one!

  • Comprehensive city exploration
  • Photo-worthy locations
  • Historical insights and stories
  • Value-packed experience

How It Works

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Book & Prepare

Reserve your adventure and receive all the details you need to start your mission

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Start Your Quest

Begin at your designated starting point in Canterbury with your game materials

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Explore & Play

Walk through the city, solve puzzles, and complete challenges at your own pace

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Save The Word

Complete your mission and enjoy the satisfaction of exploring Canterbury in a unique way

Canterbury Adventure Details

Canterbury streets at night during the game Mission Save the Word promotional image Phone interface showing game mechanics

📍 Starting Point

Your adventure begins in Canterbury city center, easily accessible by foot, public transport, or car

🚶‍♂️ Distance

2km route through Canterbury (around 3,000 steps) from St Peter's Street to Marlowe Theatre

⏱️ Duration

Flexible timing - pause and resume anytime. Most teams complete in 2-3 hours

👥 Group Size

Perfect for 2-6 players per team. Use your phones as spy gadgets!

What Players Say

★★★★★

"Fun walk with the kids"

"Was really fun. A couple of puzzles took us some figuring out and one or two were affected by changes, but got there and had fun."

— Daniel P. · TripAdvisor, November 2025
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"Glitch is the Word"

"What a fun way to see the city! You have to look at things in a whole different way. We played in 10 groups starting at roughly the same time and only bumped into other teams a couple of times."

— Alex, London · TripAdvisor, April 2025
★★★★★

"Having done a lot of escape rooms - outdoor ones can be hit and miss, but this was certainly a hit! Great puzzles, lots to do, and a fun storyline."

— Agent Danny, Glitch Hunters
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"Perfect experience full of fun and brain challenges, this time hidden in plain sight."

— Agent Les Patatissier, Glitch Hunters
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"Awesome new puzzle game on the streets, using the architecture to navigate with your mobile phone. Spot the difference and attention to detail."

— Agent Legends, Glitch Hunters
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"Good observation is a key skill in this particular game as there are clues you may miss."

— Agent R., Glitch Hunters

Rated 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor · 4.7/5 on Trustpilot

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Join hundreds of players who have discovered Canterbury through Glitch Hunters. Book your mission today and experience the city like never before!

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