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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Hull
4.2Player rating· 17 plays
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace 2.4 km Hull App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #01 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.
Bella, a famous travel blogger, was found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. Now, it’s up to you to uncover the truth.
Was it Walter, the obsessed boyfriend? Percy, the ghost tour guide with a flair for the dramatic? Or is someone else hiding in the shadows?
🔎 Gather clues, interrogate suspects, and expose the real murderer before they strike again. Make sure to have your pen and paper ready to jot down all the crucial evidence.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🕵️♂️ Investigate a Chilling Mystery – Step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the truth behind Bella's murder.
🧩 Solve Puzzles & Follow Clues – Explore historic streets, decipher hidden messages, and piece together the evidence.
🔎 Uncover a Deadly Secret – Explore famous landmarks and hidden corners as you piece together the truth behind Bella’s murder.
💀 Perfect for Date Night… Or a Killer Group Activity – Play with your partner, a group of friends, or even solo—just don’t end up the next victim!
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
Choose your pass
Choose access for the phones you’ll use.
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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.
The real-world playing space
Hull
A · Start
30 Paragon St, Hull HU1 3RJ, UK
B · Finish
35 Whitefriargate, Hull HU1 2HN, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
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- Escape room
- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Murder Mystery
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
I’m in Hull for the weekend—how can I mix sightseeing with something thrilling?
Step into the role of detective with Death in the Shadows of Hull. This self-guided mystery takes you through cobbled alleys and the atmospheric Old Town while you crack clues tied to the city’s maritime past.
We’re planning a date night—any idea that’s fun and a bit different?
Forget the usual dinner-and-movie plan. Wander Hull’s historic streets at twilight, follow dark but playful clues, and see who solves the case first. It’s equal parts romance and detective drama.
We’re a group of friends—how can we turn this into a night out?
Split into two teams and race to crack the mystery, or stay together and debate each clue over pints in one of Hull’s historic pubs along the route. It’s perfect for birthdays or an after-work get-together.
I’m a mum visiting with teens—will they enjoy it?
Yes. Teens love the sense of intrigue and the challenge of solving each step. The story is gripping but not gory, and you can pause for snacks or a hot chocolate whenever you like.
I live in Hull—does it still have surprises for locals?
Absolutely. Even lifelong residents discover backstreets, old warehouses, and hidden carvings they’ve never noticed. The narrative reveals forgotten bits of Hull’s history and folklore.
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Explore Questo giftsAN OUTDOOR CASE IN HULL
An outdoor Hull case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Hull is a Hull outdoor murder-mystery game for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Murder Mystery.
Queen Victoria Square is the starting point and Beverley Gate is the finish for this 2.4 km city route, which includes 12 challenges. Practical fit: 2.4 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The city becomes the playing space here. Choose a conventional escape room when weather-free play and a designed indoor environment matter more. Playable languages: English.
