Dark Warwick: Ghosts, Crime & Legends Walking Tour & Escape Game
Uncover the shadowy secrets of Warwick in this thrilling walking tour and escape game. Learn about the town’s most notorious ghost stories, crimes, and historical legends as you explore its darkest corners.
Discover how Guy Fawkes was linked to Warwick Castle, hear chilling ghost stories, and find the rarely seen angle of Warwick Castle perfect for eerie photos. You’ll also uncover how the Great Fire of Warwick started and how some of the town’s most famous residents met their tragic ends.
As a dark investigator-in-training, you’ll work alongside Warrane Worthington, an expert in unearthing Warwick’s hidden past. The town has spent centuries trying to cover up its darkest tales with tricky puzzles and passwords, but it’s your job to help solve the clues and expose the truth.
Perfect for lovers of history, legends, and ghost stories, this self-guided tour offers a mix of exploration, mystery-solving, and spine-tingling discoveries.
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
Highlights
Find out how Guy Fawkes was connected to Warwick Castle
Discover Ghost Stories that take place in Warwick
Take a photo of Warwick Castle from a rarely seen angleFind out how the Great Fire of Warwick started and ended
Learn how Warwick's famous residents met their end
Storyline
Oh, but where are my manners. The name is Warrane Worthington, I'm a dark investigator; it's my job to track down the very worst crimes, spirits and tales in the land, and Warwick is a BIG culprit.
You see, this town has been trying to paint itself as this pretty picture for ages, by hiding its worst stories with tricky puzzles and passwords.
As my trainee investigator, you can help crack these codes and discover the dark truth!
Experience's route
Starting point Lord Leycester Hospital
Lord Leycester Hospital, 60 High St, Warwick CV34 4BH, UKFinish point Back of the Old Warwick Courts
3-7 Market Pl, Warwick CV34 4SA, UKPlaces you will visit
12
It will take you
47-77 mins
You will walk
3420 steps
Total distance
2.6 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
The Foot of Caesar Tower
Old Castle Entrance
Lord Leycester Hospital
- The game is not timed, so take your time
- Cross the street carefully
- Game ends in another place than it starts
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
Ratings and Reviews
96 ratings
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English