Ghosts of Birmingham: Haunted City
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Haunted Birmingham Outdoor Escape Game

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Haunted Birmingham Self-Guided Tour

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Highlights

Go on a quest around Birmingham by solving clues that will help you save the captive souls of the workers who died building the city, all on your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Cathedral of St. Paul, the Town Hall, the Hall of Memory, Birmingham City Center, and more.


  • Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city
  • Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there
  • Solve clues on your phone while you visit haunted Birmingham
  • Try a new type of experience: a mix between a self-guided tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt where you solve clues on your phone

Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS, or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.


Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills. Dare you go on this tour?

Itinerary

  • Birmingham Town Hall(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Hello, traveller! Your Questo adventure begins here in Birmingham, starting from Birmingham Town Hall! Situated in Victoria Square, this place is not just a regular town hall, but one that embraces art in all its forms : jazz, folk, rock, pop or dance. During the break of a meeting with the council administration, you can sure feast your eyes and ears on a performance. But this friendly, cultural hub hides some dark secrets! Are you up for it? Check your surroundings to find the clue and advance.
  • The Magnet Centre Banqueting Suite in Birmingham(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Congratulations! Let’s celebrate your advancement at The Magnet Centre Banqueting Suite in Birmingham! After all the walk, a little banquet with lots of food and dancing may be the right thing to do. We heard that it is a VIP party, only Questo explorers allowed. Hold on, before going further you need to find the code and we will raise a glass of champagne at the end of the game!
  • Gas Street Basin(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Are you hearing the sound of paddles splashing water? The buzz of people enjoying their afternoon? Then, you most likely reached the Gas Street Basin of central Birmingham. This is a canal where you can cruise down, seeing the gems of the city while contemplating your quite thoughts. It illustrates a rich and colourful scenery of how life would have been during the industrial days. Nevertheless, while you are contemplating, search around you to find the clue that is missing. Perhaps, it sunk down the canal or maybe it’s right in front of you.
  • Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Well, well! You reached the middle of your quest. Being the showcase of Birmingham’s retail therapy offerings, Bullring is one of the UK’s most visited shopping centres located in the very heart of the city. Even though you will not see real life bulls in here, it is still an exciting place, especially when the discounts period is around the corner! So, don’t waste your time and answer the question to advance!
  • Grand Central(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Connected to the Bullring via a link bridge, the Grand Central is another eye-candy shopping center. Check your immediate surroundings to solve the challenge and we will treat to some shopping therapy after the game is over!
  • ICC Mall(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    ICC Mall is the next destination - an enjoyable place that runs through the International Convention Centre. This venue is well known for its performances: here you can enjoy all sorts of events, from conferences to concerts. Once here, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the story of the place you have just discovered.
  • The Mailbox(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Something tells you received an important mail, but it is not on Gmail or Yahoo, but in The Mailbox - a high-class shopping and office development in the heart of Birmingham. This site was the location of the Royal Mail's main sorting office building for Birmingham, hence its current name. Nowadays, they don’t sort envelopes anymore, but rather an exquisite edit of brands. And that’s not all, here you can find the main office of BBC Birmingham, as well as accommodation on one of the wo world-class hotels: the ‘oasis of luxury’ at Malmaison and the AC Hotel. Look around you and see what mysteries Questo has in store for you!
  • Hall of Memory(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    You are now headed to the Hall of Memory - a war memorial in Centenary Square, Birmingham that commemorates the citizens that lost their lives during the tragic events of WW1. The interior features three carved bas-relief plaques, each having a symbolic significance: the Call - the departure to war, the Front Line - the fighting and the Return - the arrival home of the wounded. Birmingham was a city that was very much impacted by the World Wars and Birmingham Blitz has earned its place in history. Even though you are not among the ruins right now, dig up the mystery and find out more about this place!
  • Victoria Square(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Birmingham has many public squares, and Victoria Square is arguably its most famous one. And what any other way to finish the city exploration game than in a fastous way? Named after Queen Victoria, this central area of the city houses the grand Council House, the city’s town hall and welcomes one of the biggest Christmas markets in the world to its streets each winter. This iconic place has a vast history, evolved ingeniously during the centuries, so you can enjoy the best version of it in the present! Without further ado, solve the last one so you can call yourself a true Questo explorer!

What's included

INCLUDED

Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
Free for KIDS
This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.

NOT INCLUDED

A physical tour guide

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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