1871 Sanctuary of Sickness: Coventry’s Cholera Outbreak LIVE EXPERIENCE

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC+01:00

Anglican Chapel | Coventry

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1871 Sanctuary of Sickness: Coventry\u2019s Cholera Outbreak LIVE EXPERIENCE
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1871 Cholera grips Coventry once more.
About this Event

Step Back in Time: The 1871 Cholera Quarantine Experience



Fear. Paranoia. Survival.

Coventry is drowning in disease. The streets reek of waste, the air thick with vinegar and camphor—desperate attempts to ward off the invisible killer. The dead are buried in haste at London Road Cemetery, their final toll marked by the echoing chime of the church bell. Fear spreads faster than the sickness itself, and inside the city’s makeshift sanctuaries, desperation reigns.

At 6:00 PM, the heavy sanctuary doors slam shut. No one may leave.



Your Only Refuge: The Quarantine Sanctuary

The old cholera hospital—later part of Gulson Road Hospital—has become a house of suffering. The afflicted and the fearful huddle under dim lantern light, clinging to the hope of survival. London Road’s sanctuary, once a church, now serves as their final shelter. But is it truly a place of safety—or a death sentence?

Inside these walls, every decision matters.



The Inhabitants: Who Are You and Who Can You Trust?

You will be allocated a character role, and a role card.

Among the desperate souls trapped inside, some hide secrets… others hide symptoms.

As the night unfolds, paranoia sets in. Who is already sick? Who will survive?



The Experience: A Night of Suspicion and Survival

From 6 PM to 10 PM, you will be fully immersed in the chilling reality of 1871, where history comes alive and survival is anything but guaranteed.

🔥 What Awaits You?

  • 🎭 Interactive storytelling – Your choices shape the fate of the group.
  • 🗝️ Secrets & betrayal – Unravel the mysteries hidden within the sanctuary.
  • ⚔️ Social intrigue & alliances – Who will you trust when lives are on the line?
  • Challenging moral decisions – Will you sacrifice one to save many?

At 10 PM, suspicion reaches its peak. The group must make a choice:


💀 Who will be exiled?
If the true carrier is exiled, the group is spared. If not… the epidemic will take them all.



An Authentic, Unforgettable Night

📍 Venue: The heart of history itself—London Road Cemetery, Coventry.
🍽️ Included: Period-appropriate food & drink to sustain you through the night.
🎟️ Limited tickets available – This is not a performance. This is an experience.

Dare you step back in time and face the 1871 Cholera Quarantine?

🔗 Secure Your Place Now - ONLY 16 PLACES AVAILABLE

OVER 18S ONLY

Disclaimer:

This experience is inspired by historical events and facts related to the time period. However, there is no evidence to suggest that the venue was ever used as a sanctuary in the manner described. All characters and their stories are entirely fictional and created for this immersive event.

Please note: The venue and trust are not involved in organising or managing this event.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery, Coventry, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 65.71

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