Milton came here to escape the Great Plague of 1665 and complete his epic masterpiece, Paradise Lost. Now you are invited to follow in his footsteps, solving riddles, cracking codes, seeking clues and interacting with Miltonic characters in order to discover a long-lost remedy for the plague this winter.

Gather your friends, family and colleagues for a thrilling and fast-paced game, in which you’ll have to work as a team to beat the clock. Running for 60 minutes, and designed for players aged 10+, this experience is ideal for groups of 2-6 people. Please email director@miltonscottage.org or call 01494 872313 for further information.

Escape the Plague is designed by Chaos Umbrella Productions. It takes throughout January 2026 at the following times: 5pm / 6.30pm / 8pm. Tickets cost £50 per group (with a maximum of 6 people per group, at least one of whom must be aged 18+) and must be booked in advance via the link below. Please book 1 x adult ticket, which is valid for the whole group:

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