Jimmy Allen is well known and infamous in Durham and the surrounding area. With his bagpipes, he travels around and delights everyone with his music. That joy often disappears like snow in the sun when listeners find out they have been robbed. Jimmy is not only good with his fingers on the bagpipes, but he is also good at pickpocketing! Unfortunately, the tide turns for Jimmy and he is captured after one of his rampage....
Fortunately, Jimmy is allowed to bring his bagpipes. Beautiful music sounds from his cell and with it he captures the heart of damsel Mathilde. Blinded by love, she helps Jimmy escape and as thanks he gives her his bagpipes. Heartbroken, he leaves, leaving behind his great love. Would he ever get his bagpipes back? No time to muse; he needs to get out of town as soon as possible. Will Jimmy manage to find Durham's best-kept secret, the secret exit, unseen?
Escape the city
With the Escape Tour Durham you take on the role of Jimmy. By completing tasks, deciphering clues and cracking codes you will try to find the secret exit of the city. Will you succeed within two hours? Then you deserve a spot on the Wall of Fame! The quest starts at Elvit Bridge, good luck!