The Manchester Pusher: Find the Truth

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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?

Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    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

Among the dark and twisted canals of Manchester, an infamous serial killer known as The Pusher lurks in the shadows. 

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, UK
Finish point Manchester Cathedral
Victoria St, Manchester M3 1SX, Regatul Unit

Places you will visit

14

It will take you

57-87 mins

You will walk

4860 steps

Total distance

3.7 km

  • Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
  • Use the phone flashlight for clues if needed
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Ratings and Reviews

4.56

653 ratings

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Jennifer Scalise

31 Jan 2025
it's a very engaging way to get your steps in! I made it as an active date evening with my husband amd we got to explore parts of Manchester that we wouldn't have otherwise have seen! Thank you!

Lucasw1st

14 Nov 2024
Anniversary Activity was super fun!

Malin Kämpe

24 Oct 2024
Fun activity to explore the city. Some constructions made it impossible to follow the directioks on two occations but managed to go around using map cheating :)

miknik

20 Mar 2024
brilliant really enjoyed it and got to wander around Manchester with purpose

Simone Black

19 Mar 2024
really good! some clues a bit samesy but still good fin and great way to see the city!

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