The Archives Job @ Woodhorn
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The Archives Job @ Woodhorn

By Northumberland Archives

Enter a travelling escape room created by Northumberland Archives and November Club for Heritage Open Days 2025.

Location

Woodhorn Museum

Northumberland Archives Ashington NE63 9YF United Kingdom

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About this event

Community • Heritage

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Northumberland Archives and November Club are proud to present a brand new immersive escape room, set in a repurposed library van. Visitors will use their powers of deduction to help the Archives team crack the codes, unlock the puzzles and deduce the answers to a 45 minute adventure inside our unique travelling van.

This adventure for all the family promises to get you thinking. See history come to life through archival material and historical storytelling.

The Archive Service needs you. The clock is ticking.

Important Information

Recommended age for playing 10+

At least one member of the party needs to be 18+

The max capacity of players is 5

This is a free event but booking is essential, via booking link above.

Running time approx. 45 mins.

We only take the lead bookers contact details.

Accessibility

Access to the van is by three steps with a hand rail.

The van doors will be closed during the game.

Credits

Made in partnership with Northumberland Archives and November Club

Designed by Amy Watts

Production Manager Simon Henderson

Installation Team, Durham Scenic Workshops

Co-created with young people aged 12-17 from Hexham and the surrounding area.

With thanks to Haltwhistle Youth Club, Corbridge Middle School, Martin Ashburn of Escape Key Newcastle, Queens Hall Hexham, Phillippa Chippendale, FabLab, and The Word, South Shields.

Funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by Northumberland County Council.

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Northumberland Archives

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