The Manchester Pusher: Find the Truth
The Manchester Pusher: Find the Truth
Manchester’s canals hold secrets darker than water—whispers of a killer known only as The Pusher. Loky, a student whose life was stolen too soon, now haunts these streets as a restless ghost. But in death, he discovered a truth too dangerous to keep hidden.
You’ve just received a mysterious chain letter, inviting you to pick up the trail. Walk through Manchester’s eeriest corners, solve puzzles, uncover clues left by the dead, and piece together the twisted legacy of a serial killer. Can you stop the Pusher’s reign before more lives are lost?
This thrilling walking quest blends mystery, local folklore, and real-world exploration. Play with friends or family and forge unforgettable memories—while the ghosts of Manchester watch from the shadows. Will you free them… or join them?
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Highlights
Visit a street with one of the highest rates of crime in Manchester.
Meet The Grey Lady of Chetham’s library.
Discover the story of the Peterloo massacre.
Find the abandoned Bootle Street police station.
Storyline
Loky, a young student, fell victim to this murderer and now exists as a restless ghost seeking revenge. However, Loky has uncovered a shocking secret about The Pusher—one that could bring The Pusher's rampage to a permanent end.
Now, a mysterious chain letter has arrived at your doorstep, calling on you to join the fight against this deadly foe. Will you help release the souls of The Pusher's victims and put an end to his reign of terror once and for all?
The stakes are high and the danger is real, but the reward for succeeding is beyond measure: your life.
Places you will visit
14
It will take you
57-87 mins
You will walk
4860 steps
Total distance
3.7 km
Experience's route
Starting point Quay Street & Young Street
Quay St & Young St, Manchester M3 4PR, UKFinish point Manchester Cathedral
Victoria St, Manchester M3 1SX, Regatul UnitPlaces to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
The Portico Library
The Rochdale Canal St Tow Path Bridge
Royal Exchange Theatre
Palace Theatre Manchester
Manchester Town Hall
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Use the phone flashlight for clues if needed
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Frequently asked questions
What’s The Manchester Pusher about?
You’ve received a creepy chain letter that drags you into Manchester’s underbelly. There’s a serial killer called “The Pusher” messing things up around canals, and a ghost named Loky wants revenge. You follow clues, ghostly whispers, dark alleys—see if you can stop the Pusher’s terror before more lives are lost.
Is this something fun to do with kids?
Probably better with teens or older kids, because it’s spooky and has serious moods. If you go during daylight and skip the darkest parts, could work as a family-outing with good stories to tell.
Could this be a date night plan?
Definitely. If you like mystery, suspense, and walking together solving puzzles, this has all that. Can be pretty cool under street lights, sharing reactions, piecing together clues.
What makes this different from a normal walking tour of Manchester?
Instead of just looking at buildings, you become part of a live mystery. The canal paths, abandoned police station, ghost stories—they add layers. You’re not just observing—you’re hunting, solving, experiencing.
How intense are the puzzles—will we get stuck?
They’re good challenge, but not ridiculous. Enough to think, sometimes walk back, maybe get stumped—but not stuck forever. Part of the fun is figuring them out with others.
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