The Big Escape — A 90‑Minute, City‑Wide Heist Through Bristol

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The Big Escape — A 90‑Minute, City‑Wide Heist Through Bristol

An interactive, smartphone‑led city adventure in which teams meet pre‑filmed crew, crack codes and race to blow open a casino safe in 90 minutes.

The Big Escape — A 90‑Minute, City‑Wide Heist Through Bristol.

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Location
Bristol
Operator
Team Activities UK
Category
City Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Join Dan Rooney and his crew for the Heist of the Century: a city‑wide, interactive caper that uses your smartphone GPS to lead you around Bristol as you meet pre‑filmed expert crew members, solve puzzles and crack codes in a bid to blow open a casino safe and escape with the loot within a tightly timed 90‑minute window.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE CAST

Meet Dan Rooney and his crew

The narrative centers on Dan Rooney and a roster of specialist characters — from Jack Potts, the man on the inside, to Wheels the getaway driver and a string of safe‑crackers and hackers — all encountered via the GPS‑guided route.

THE CHALLENGE

Crack codes, solve puzzles, beat the clock

Teams use smartphone navigation to find clues, decode puzzles and work with the pre‑filmed experts to gain access to the casino and ultimately open the safe.

THE PACE

A rapid, city‑wide race

This is a fast‑moving, 90‑minute experience that culminates in a final window to flee with the loot after the safe is opened.

What the day feels like

How the Heist Feels

The Big Escape plays like a pocketable caper: you follow a smartphone GPS, rendezvous with Dan Rooney’s pre‑filmed crew at plotted points, tackle a sequence of puzzles and hacks to gain access to the casino, and then push for the finale — opening the safe and fleeing within the allotted time.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this fits — and who should think twice.

1
FamiliesSuitable for all ages and designed as a group activity families can enjoy together.
2
Small Groups & FriendsBuilt for teams of 2–4 people, making it ideal for close groups who want a short, social challenge.
3
Puzzle & Escape FansPlayers who enjoy code‑breaking and timed challenges will find the format engaging and fast‑paced.
4
Solo TravelersNot ideal for solo participants because the experience is structured around small teams (2–4 people).

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

A smartphone is required to navigate the GPS map and meet the crew during the experience.

On the Day

The activity is run via smartphone prompts and GPS‑guided locations; you will meet pre‑filmed crew members as part of the route.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does The Big Escape last?

The experience runs for 90 minutes; after opening the safe you have 15 minutes to escape with the loot.

How many people are on a team and what does it cost?

Teams are 2–4 people; the listed price is £44 per team.

What do I need to bring?

You must bring a smartphone to navigate and meet the crew via the GPS map.

Who runs the experience and who are the characters I meet?

The operator is Team Activities UK; the scenario features Dan Rooney and a cast of pre‑filmed crew members, including characters such as Jack Potts and Wheels.

Is the activity suitable for children?

Yes — the headline context lists the experience as suitable for all ages.

What is the goal of the game?

Crack the codes, solve the puzzles, gain access to the casino, blow open the safe and escape with the loot within the allotted time.