Gone With the Tide: A Brighton Mystery Quest
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Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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About this quest
Learn fun stories about 18th-century outlaws, Queen Victoria's beach house, and the gift Banksy left the city. Go where other walks won't take you!
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Immerse yourself in a rich, suspenseful story with flashes of humour.
Walk through atmospheric, off-the-beaten-track parts of central Brighton.
Crack the clues to solve the mystery and find out if there'll be a happily ever after.
Meet actors, pacifists and martyrs and visit their stomping grounds.
Discover landmark pubs and other fun places.
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Your walk, at a glance
Brighton
Brighton Railway Station, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1, UK
Black Lion St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 1.9 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 130 min
- Languages
- EN
- This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
- Varied terrain/elevation, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
The people behind the adventure
Created by TheHiddenStaircase.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
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OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN BRIGHTON
A detective-style mission through Brighton
Gone With the Tide: A Brighton Mystery Quest is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.
The route starts at Brighton railway station and finishes at Brighton Beach over 1.9 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 130 min; 1.9 km walking route; 11 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English.