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City exploration game
Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.6Player ratingA 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.
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
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.
Where does it start and how do I begin?
Start at New Street Station (Hill St Entrance). Just open the quest on the Questo app, pick this one, and go. No guide needed.
Can I do this solo or with a group?
For sure. Solo gives you that eerie personal vibe; with friends it’s more fun—sharing moments of surprise, discussing clues, maybe scaring each other a bit.
Is the puzzle stuff hard or frustrating?
They balance it—some are tricky, some obvious. The fun is in figuring them out together (or by yourself). If stuck, pause, enjoy the surroundings, come back to it.
Is Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls Walking Tour & Escape Game self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls Walking Tour & Escape Game start and finish?
It starts at New Street Station, 1 Station St, Birmingham B2 4QA, UK and finishes at St. Philip's Cathedral, Colmore Row (Stop SH1), Birmingham B3 2QB, UK. The route is approximately 3.6 km and includes 10 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What language is Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls Walking Tour & Escape Game available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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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.
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