NOTTINGHAM CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
CSI: Save the Groom — a 90-minute, city-wide detective hunt through Nottingham
A smartphone-driven outdoor game in which teams race across the city to track suspects, solve riddles and crack codes to ‘save’ the groom.
CSI: Save the Groom — a 90-minute, city-wide detective hunt through Nottingham.
Adventure brief
CSI: Save the Groom — a 90-minute, city-wide detective hunt through Nottingham
CSI Save the Groom is a city-wide, outdoor interactive detective game played on smartphones. Teams move around Nottingham tracking down suspects, deciphering riddles and cracking codes in a timed challenge to free the groom before his wedding.
In the heart of Nottingham, a city where medieval history meets vibrant modern culture, Team Activities UK offers a fast-paced, city-wide detective game experience known as CSI Save the Groom. Set on S Parade, NG1, this interactive challenge turns the city streets into a sprawling puzzle maze where teams race against time to find suspects, solve intricate riddles, and crack codes through smartphone technology.
Nottingham’s urban landscape—rich with cobbled squares, historic landmarks like the Lace Market, and quirky nooks—provides a compelling backdrop for this dynamic adventure. Participants weave through busy thoroughfares and scenic public spaces that once inspired tales of Robin Hood, making the experience as much about blending into the urban rhythm as it is about sharp wits and teamwork.
What makes this activity stand out is its blend of tech and tactile exploration, requiring no previous skills but rewarding quick thinking and collaboration. It’s an ideal challenge for diverse groups—from hen parties to corporate teams—looking for something engaging beyond traditional sightseeing.
Team Activities UK has carved out a unique space in Nottingham’s recreational offerings by reimagining outdoor play in a city context. Unlike typical outdoor pursuits that depend on natural terrain, CSI Save the Groom leverages the richness of Nottingham’s cultural and architectural assets, encouraging participants to engage intimately with the city’s streets and stories while enjoying fresh air and movement.
With a 90-minute format priced accessibly at £12 per person, it invites locals and visitors to become detectives in a story that’s as entertaining as it is mentally stimulating. Whether you’re ticked off by missing details or love a good code to crack, this city-wide adventure promises laughter, challenge, and a fresh look at Nottingham’s urban pulse.
Route Schematic
Itinerary route schematic
A short, three-phase flow that moves teams across Nottingham as they pursue the case.
Game start / Briefing
Teams begin with the digital briefing and first set of clues delivered to their smartphones.
City search & clue stages
Participants move around the city to locate suspects and solve successive riddles and puzzles.
Final puzzle & Save the Groom
The concluding stage requires cracking the remaining codes to resolve the case within the allotted time.
The game is city-wide and outdoors and involves moving between locations while using a smartphone; participants should be prepared to walk while following on-screen prompts.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A smartphone-led citywide mystery
Players use their phones to follow clues and piece together the case in an entirely outdoor, city-wide format — a lightweight, tech-forward way to turn Nottingham into a live crime board.
Riddles, codes and a race against time
Teams decipher riddles and crack codes while racing the clock to locate suspects and complete the scenario before the 90-minute limit.
Designed for groups — especially hen parties
Framed as a social, team-based activity, the experience is positioned as a hen party option and accommodates mixed-age groups for an accessible urban outing.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Over roughly 90 minutes teams receive digital clues, move around the city and piece together the mystery by finding suspects, solving riddles and cracking codes — all conducted outdoors via smartphone.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this activity suits — and who it’s aimed at.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A charged smartphone is required to receive clues and interact with the game; the activity is city-wide and takes place outdoors.
The event runs for approximately 90 minutes and unfolds entirely outdoors across the city.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the experience last?
The game is designed to run for approximately 90 minutes.
How much does it cost per person?
The listed price is £12 per person.
How is the game played?
Teams use their smartphones to track down suspects, solve riddles and crack codes while moving around the city.
Is this suitable for hen parties?
Yes — the activity is presented specifically as a hen party option.
Is the activity suitable for children or mixed-age groups?
The experience is listed as suitable for all ages, making it accessible to mixed-age groups.
Is the game held indoors or outdoors?
The game is city-wide and takes place outdoors.
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