If you enjoy watching Race Across the World but can't quite muster up the courage to apply, try this instead. Viewers of the BBC show often find the temptation to sign up hard to resist, watching contestants bargain and hike through beautiful far-flung destinations. Now you can experience the fun of the race much closer to home, thanks to Race Across the World: The Experience, now running in Bristol.
What Is the Experience?
This live experience of the award-winning TV show involves tricky choices, cooperation, and cost-efficiency. You will receive clues and directions via WhatsApp, manage your virtual budget, and track your progress on a leaderboard. The adventure takes place on real city streets in real time, this time in Bristol, a quick train ride from Cardiff or Newport.
Key Details
- The race is entirely on foot and starts at College Green.
- It covers 3.5km to 4.9km before finishing at Castle Park.
- It is dog- and child-friendly.
- The time it takes depends on how competitive you are.
Puzzles en route are escape room-style, requiring you to decipher clues and unlock city surprises. You are not allowed to use any public transport or maps.
What the Activity Involves
The activity description reads: "This 2–3 hour challenge puts you in the heart of the action, where every decision counts. Navigate the city streets, solve mind-bending puzzles, and manage your virtual budget like the contestants on the show. Choose your routes wisely — every path you take and penny you spend affects your final score. Your team's success depends on speed, strategy, and teamwork. At journey's end, your time and remaining funds determine your position on the live leaderboard."
Other Locations
Race Across the World: The Experience is not only in Bristol. If you are off on any city trips this summer, the experience can be found in London, Edinburgh, York, and Manchester.
You can book tickets now until the end of September. Tickets start from £20 per adult and £15 per child.
