Imagine being invited to a mysterious Country Estate by an enigmatic host… with a room of curious guests your host never appears… the clock is ticking, and you must work as a team to investigate what happened.

Well, that is exactly what will happen when you join Torchlight Mysteries for a truly immersive Murder Mystery at Stansted House.

 

It is October 1936 and Robert Black has invited his troublesome family to his home for a special announcement. Guaranteed to be there is his second wife Ruby Black, and likely her aspirational yet somewhat impetuous brother, Mulberry Calloway. His greedy children are bound to make an appearance; the flamboyant if a little rude daughter, Olive and her reserved and socially awkward brother, Navy and his unassuming & all-caring wife Lace. Finally to make an appearance is his estranged brother and uncle to the two children, Ecru Black. All-in-all this might be more than just a family squabble.

 

Behind all the facades are dark secrets and everyone is not quite as they appear. You will be tasked to interrogate the suspects in the magnificent setting of Stansted House and find out which of the guests, could be capable of murder.

 

Arrive in your finest for the 1930s cocktail soiree, with bubbles and canapés... but someone will not make it to a second round of drinks. As the sound of Jazz fills the air you realise your host has disappeared and you will have one hour to find out what happened before the police turn up. Will you be able to solve this baffling case in time? Worse still will the champagne run out?

 

Use your best sleuthing skills to piece together the trail of clues as you make your way around the House, and after you have interrogated the suspects, you must reach your conclusion as tea and coffee are served.

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DRESS & ATTIRE

The period is 1930s and also Halloween, we encourage everyone to enter into the spirit of the night by dressing appropriately (but not compulsory). 

 

ARRIVAL

Come to PO9 6DX and follow directions to NORTH ENTRANCE (ESTATE OFFICES) not the South Entrance for the House, Gardens or Garden Centre as this gate will be closed. Follow signs to the Estate Office Car Park - which will bring you to a car park to the SIDE of the house. Walk down to the front of the House where you will be greeted.

 

Throughout the evening,  you will have a chance to interrogate the suspects and explore the House for clues. You will be escorted by your host when exploring clues.  There are stairs involved but lifts are available for those with accessibility needs.

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We all look forward to greeting you at the House;  in the meantime if you have any queries about the event please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.