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Ghosts & Glory in Bristol – Join the Pirate’s Secret Crew

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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: The Old Docks, The Birthplace of Blackbeard, Bristol BS1 6UD, UK

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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

11

It will take you

85-115 mins

You will walk

4340 steps

Total distance

3.3 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point The Old Docks, The Birthplace of Blackbeard
Bristol BS1 6UD, UK
Finish point The Llandoger Trow
King St, Bristol BS1 4ER, UK

About this quest

Bristol, 1700s. You’re a humble servant with a bold dream: to leave your life behind and sail the seas as a pirate. 

Rumor has it Captain Blackheart is secretly recruiting a new crew—and this could be your only shot. But the path to piracy is paved with riddles, restless ghosts, and hidden dangers.

Wander through Bristol’s historic streets, solve real-world puzzles, and uncover the clues left behind by long-dead buccaneers. Each step brings you closer to the secret sign-up location... or deeper into the city’s dark past. 

This adventure is perfect for families and friends ready to embrace mystery, challenge, and fun. Will you earn your place among the legends—or be left behind in the shadows?

Highlights

  • Uncover the inspiration behind the spyglass and Admiral Benbow from Treasure Island.

  • Explore haunted cave systems where pirate legends still linger.

  • Visit the dwellings of infamous pirate hunters who once terrorized the Caribbean.

  • Discover locations frequented by the notorious pirate Blackboard himself.

The mission: Your story in Bristol

In 1700s Bristol, you're a servant with dreams of piracy. A tip-off reveals a secret recruitment for Captain Blackheart's crew, your chance to escape a dull life. 

To find the hidden sign-up spot, you must navigate Bristol’s notorious pirate haunts and speak with the ghosts of long-dead pirates. They hold the clues to your destiny, but danger lurks. 

Can you prove your worth and join the crew, or will the city's shadows swallow you whole?

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Ratings and Reviews

4.43

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hazz127

12 Jul 2025
less ghost stories please

Christopher Spring

18 Mar 2025
great fun. learnt lots about Bristol, despite being very familiar with it. would highly recommend.

Steven Moore

20 Feb 2025

clarissa

14 Sep 2024
the creator is definitely knowledgeable on pirate facts in Bristol. it was very interesting and a great way to discover Bristol, it takes you through markets and along the harbour. definitely one to keep the kids entertained! clear instructions, definitely one to consider on a sunny day x

Nc

24 Apr 2025

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