Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Gone With the Tide: A Brighton Mystery Quest
4.75Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 130 min 1.9 km Brighton App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Roam the streets and byways of Brighton's iconic North Laine and Lanes to end up on the beach. Discover lesser-known sights, from secret passages to hidden messages.
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!
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.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.75 / 5
4 player ratings
Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.
Most relevant starts with detailed five-star reviews. All ratings remain available.
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
Brighton
A · Start
Brighton Railway Station, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1, UK
B · Finish
Black Lion St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by TheHiddenStaircase.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by TheHiddenStaircase
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
- 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
Keep exploring
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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.
