Groups can play The Traitors at historic Norfolk castle

Groups of 12 to 16 players can take part in their own version of the iconic BBC TV show experience at the Norfolk castle, staying to play for up to 24 hours in the historic building which has been closed to the public for large parts of its 600-year history.

The game has been launched in collaboration with Cloaked Events and features some of the most well-known aspects of the show including winning shields to protect yourself from murder and voting around the table. The game challenges participants to use critical thinking and communication to solve challenges and puzzles and uncover the traitors. 

Will Parry, co-founder of Cloaked Events said: “When you are surrounded by candlelight and centuries of history, the tension and excitement of The Traitors game becomes completely real and is very authentic to the show.

“It’s immersive theatre meets strategy and it’s unlike anything else in the UK right now. We have a range of formats depending on how long people want to play and/or stay, from three to 24 hours for usually somewhere between 12 and 16 players, but we can be flexible depending on the group.”

What to expect

Missions are at the heart of the experience and every event is tailored to the specific group taking part. Among the challenges previous groups have faced are navigating the castle grounds on a hunt for hidden clues, archery contests, kayaking around the 15th century moat to search for shields and deciphering hidden riddles and working together to solve puzzles against the clock.

Each challenge is designed around the venue, allowing teams to earn information, or coveted shields to protect themselves from the eliminations.

About Middleton Castle

Set in a stunning Norfolk estate, Middleton Castle has its own moat, parapets and turrets. Built by Thomas Scales, the 7th Baron Scales, in 1455, the Grade I listed building has been a family home since the 1600s. The current incumbents are the Barclay family who have been there since the 1880s.