Ghosts of Manchester: The Haunting Story of a Serial Killer Walking Tour & Escape Game
Step into the eerie streets of Manchester and uncover the chilling story of The Pusher, an infamous serial killer lurking in the shadows of the city's dark canals.
This immersive walking tour and escape game will take you to crime-ridden streets, abandoned police stations, and haunted locations like Chetham’s Library, where the Grey Lady awaits. You’ll also learn about the tragic events of the Peterloo massacre as you follow a trail of unsettling clues.
In this spine-chilling adventure, you receive a mysterious chain letter urging you to help the ghost of Loky, a student who fell victim to The Pusher. Loky has uncovered a secret that could stop The Pusher once and for all, but you must act quickly to release the souls of his victims and end his reign of terror.
Perfect for horror fans, thrill-seekers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour blends Manchester’s dark history with an interactive mystery.
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
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.
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 you will visit
14
It will take you
57-87 mins
You will walk
4860 steps
Total distance
3.7 km
Places 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
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English