Students crack the code - twice!

A group of students enjoyed an exciting Escape Room experience hosted by Hereford Cathedral in January.

Pictured: Our clever code breakers, from L-R: Heloise, Sonali, Emmy, Lizzy, Maleeka, Millie and Isabelle

Thanks to the collaborative efforts of RNC staff Jess Wilkes and Mel Davies, along with Verity from the Cathedral, the Escape Room was made fully accessible for students with visual impairments.

The challenge: "It is 1890. You have been accused of embezzling money from the funds of the Vicars Choral. The police are on their way. You have been shut in the Old Chapel until they arrive, and you have just one hour to work out who has committed the crime. If you can successfully convince your guard that you are innocent, you will be released before the police arrest you...Can you prove that you are innocent?"

The students rose to the occasion, successfully escaping the room in an impressive 59 minutes!

Activities Co-ordinator Beth said:

'It was a really great experience and a big thanks to RNC staff member Heloise, who supported the students during the activity.'

Inspired by this success, and the positive feedback received, Beth organised a second trip to the Cathedral in March.

The second group demonstrated their own impressive skills, escaping in 1 hour and 5 minutes, just a whisker behind the first team. A huge thanks to staff member Julie for guiding the second team to victory.


Pictured: Our second group of escape artists from L-R Grace, Tom, Samih, Julie, Jacob and Matteo