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City exploration game
Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.61Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 75 min 3.6 km Birmingham App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
Explore the eerie streets of Birmingham in this haunting walking tour and escape game. Visit the city’s most haunted locations, uncover dark secrets like an underground tunnel that doesn’t appear on any map, and learn about the mayor who still haunts his office to this day.
You’ll also discover the chilling story of a hidden tomb containing over 1,000 bodies. As you explore, you’ll solve puzzles and unravel the mysteries of Birmingham’s restless spirits.
In this spine-tingling adventure, you arrive at New Street Station only to feel a deep sense of loneliness and unease. The spirits of Birmingham’s deceased workers are trapped, and their whispers echo through the dark.
A mysterious figure warns you that time is running out—unless you can put these souls to rest, you too may disappear into the shadows. Solve the clues, free the spirits, and find your own salvation in this thrilling quest. Perfect for ghost story lovers, history buffs, and puzzle solvers, this self-guided tour offers a terrifying glimpse into Birmingham’s haunted past.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting at New Street Station, this 3.6 km route passes St. Philip's Cathedral, the Council House and Town Hall, with stories of a hidden tomb holding over 1,000 bodies and a mayor said to haunt his office. Couples, friends and families with teens who like ghost stories with puzzles will enjoy it after dark. Pick another walk if you want a live guide or gentler tales for young children.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Visit the most haunted places in town
Learn about an underground tunnel that doesn't appear on any map.
Discover which mayor haunts his office to this day.
Find out about the secret tomb of over 1000 bodies.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
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.
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
Birmingham
A · Start
1 Station St, Birmingham B2 4QA, UK
B · Finish
Colmore Row (Stop SH1), Birmingham B3 2QB, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
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
- Best at night
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Use the phone flashlight for clues if needed
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a ghost walk around Birmingham?
Yes. It is a self-guided ghost walk played on your phone, covering 3.6 km and ten stops, including St. Philip's Cathedral, the Council House, Birmingham Town Hall and the International Convention Center. At each stop you hear the dark history of the place and solve a puzzle based on what is in front of you.
Can we do a ghost tour tonight?
You can. There are no fixed departure times, so you start whenever you like and do not need to book a slot. The walk is tagged as best at night, and some clues may need your phone flashlight, so a charged phone is worth having.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The walk starts at New Street Station and finishes on Navigation Street. Allow about 75 minutes for 3.6 km on foot, though you can go at your own pace and pause to continue later if you want a break.
Is it suitable for children?
It is a horror and haunts theme, with stories such as a tomb holding over 1,000 bodies and spirits that still linger. It suits teens who like a scare and enjoy solving puzzles. Younger children who are easily frightened may find it too dark.
Do we go inside the haunted buildings?
No. Entering the places is not part of the experience. You view each location from the street, so the whole walk is outdoors. Dress for the weather, especially on an evening outing, and bring a phone with enough battery for the flashlight.
What is Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls about?
You arrive at New Street Station with a weird feeling—whispers, shadows, hidden halls. Spirits of workers long gone are trapped under the city, and you’ve got to solve clues, explore haunted landmarks, and find the hidden tomb of 1000+ bodies to set them free.
Is this good fun with kids?
Yes—with older kids. If they like ghost stories and aren’t too scared. Some parts are creepy atmosphere, not horror, so during daylight works best. Younger ones might prefer something lighter.
Could this work as a romantic evening walk?
Definitely. There’s something about dim lights, echoing streets, solving puzzles together—it brings you closer. It’s moody and intense in a good way, not just a walk.
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A self-guided ghost-story route through Birmingham
Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls Walking Tour & Escape Game is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Birmingham rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route starts at New Street Station and finishes at St. Philip's Cathedral over 3.6 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 75 min; 3.6 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this when solving and moving through the story is part of the fun. Choose a guided ghost tour when live narration and a group atmosphere matter more. Playable languages: English, French, German, Spanish.
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