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History of Leamington: Walking Tour & Escape Game

4.44Player rating· 14 plays
Play at your pace · usually 80 min 1.6 km Leamington Spa App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Did you know there are ghosts wandering the streets of Leamington Spa? 

With every passing year they are fading away as their history is slowly forgotten to time. But perhaps you have what it takes to rekindle these lost spirits by hearing their stories and solving their puzzles. 

With Dr. Jephson as your guide, you will explore the history of Leamington town, discovering its most interesting stories and meeting its most prolific residents

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Did you know that there were once elephants in Leamington Spa?

  • Did you know that Leamington was bombed during World War Two?

  • Did you know that Queen Victoria once visited Leamington Spa?

  • Did you know that Leamington Spa was once famed for its saline springs?

  • Did you know that the Free Czechoslovak Army was based in Leamington Spa during the war?

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.44 / 5

9 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP

One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.

A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

Everyone for themselves

One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.

Can a team share one phone?

Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.

Your walk, at a glance

Leamington Spa

A · Start

Mill Passage, Royal Leamington Spa, Leamington Spa CV32 4AA, UK

B · Finish

19 Livery St, Royal Leamington Spa, Leamington Spa CV32 4NP, UK

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Alys Savery.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Alys Savery

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

1 / 4

Experience

This quest
Discover places through stories and clues in the app
Guided walking tour
Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4

Pace

This quest
Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
Guided walking tour
Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4

Company

This quest
Explore with your own people or on your own
Guided walking tour
Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4

Guidance

This quest
Directions and challenges in the Questo app
Guided walking tour
Live interpretation from a guide

Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.

Good to know before you play

  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Fun to do as a couple

DARK STORIES OF LEAMINGTON SPA

A darker Leamington Spa walk for ghost-story and horror fans

History of Leamington: Walking Tour & Escape Game turns Leamington Spa into a self-guided story walk for ghost-story and horror fans. Its story centers on History of Leamington.

Players move from Davis Clock Tower to Regent Court on a 1.6 km route that contains 12 challenge locations. Practical fit: 1.6 km route; Typical duration: 80 minutes; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.

This lets your group follow a dark story through clues; a guided ghost walk is the better fit for live narration and a scheduled group atmosphere. Playable languages: English.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

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