Episode 197 – Mystery Guides: Outdoor Escape Room Adventures Across the UK
In episode 197 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Jack Wells, the creator of Mystery Guides.
What if exploring a UK city felt like a real-life treasure hunt?
Most people visit a city, tick off the main sights, and move on. But what if there was a way to go deeper – discovering hidden streets, uncovering fascinating stories, and actually solving clues as you explore?
That’s exactly what Mystery Guides are designed to do.
Mystery Guides are physical adventure books that take you on a self-guided treasure hunt around a city – just like an outdoor escape room. As you follow the story and solve clues, you explore places many visitors walk straight past, learn the history behind what you’re seeing, and piece together the final mystery, all at your own pace.
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Episode 197 – Summary
What you’ll learn in this episode
- What a Mystery Guide actually is and how the experience works on the day
- Which UK cities currently have Mystery Guides available
- How Jack chooses the stories, clues and details that go into each guide
- What the phrase “adventures to treasure” means to Jack and why it drives everything he creates
- Who Mystery Guides work best for – families, couples, friends, and visitors from overseas
- Practical advice for overseas visitors wanting to use a Mystery Guide on a UK trip Jack’s single best tip for getting the most out of the experience
About Jack Wells
Jack Wells is the creator of Mystery Guides – a series of self-guided outdoor adventure books available across the UK. His mission is simple: to give people adventures to treasure.
Mystery Guides have been featured in the media and have over 1,000 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor.
Exclusive Listener Discount
Jack has kindly offered UK Travel Planning listeners 15% off their Mystery Guide purchase.
Use code UKTP15 at checkout.
👉 Shop Mystery Guides: mysteryguides.co.uk
Please note: Mystery Guides are currently available for purchase within the UK. If you’re visiting from overseas, many travellers order their guide/s in advance and have them delivered directly to their UK accommodation.
Useful Links
- 🌍 Mystery Guides website: mysteryguides.co.uk
- 📖 Jack’s story and inspiration: mysteryguides.co.uk/pages/my-story
- 🗺️ Browse all available guides: mysteryguides.co.uk/collections/upsell-collection
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- Episode #3 – Discover York: A Local’s Guide for an Unforgettable Visit
- Episode #58 – Edinburgh Travel 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Visitors
- Episode #92 – Discovering Portsmouth: A Local’s Guide to History, Mystery, and Seaside Splendour
- Episode #159 – Bath Travel Guide: Top Sights, Where to Stay, and Planning Your Perfect Visit
Articles
- Winchester Travel Guide
- York Travel Guide
- Bath Travel Guide
- Edinburgh Travel Guide
- Brighton Travel Guide
- Oxford Travel Guide
- Cambridge Travel Guide
*Discount code UKTP15 gives 15% off at mysteryguides.co.uk. Mystery Guides are currently available for purchase within the UK.
