Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Richard the Third's Leicester
4.06Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 74 min 3 km Leicester App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Follow the shadowy society through the streets of medieval Leicester, and crack the cryptic codes and clues to unlock fascinating history and dark legends.
Walking in the footsteps of Richard III, you’ll see the good, the bad, and the ugly of medieval life.Can you survive the Wars of the Roses unscathed?
Walking in the footsteps of Richard III, you’ll see the good, the bad, and the ugly of medieval life.Can you survive the Wars of the Roses unscathed?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Richard III enthusiasts and English history fans can trace the king's story from Trinity Hospital past Leicester Castle, St Mary de Castro and Grey Friars to the Richard III Centre, cracking cryptic codes along the way. Day-trippers and locals get a 3 km medieval outing of about two hours, taken at their own pace. Anyone wanting a live guide to quiz, or lighter tales than dark legends and the Wars of the Roses, should choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Follow in the footsteps of Richard III
Meet Leicester’s great and good, from legendary kings to hardened criminals
Be surrounded by over 6 centuries of history
Shiver at ghosts like Black Annis and the white lady of the hall
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.06 / 5
18 player ratings
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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
Leicester
A · Start
Trinity House, Leicester LE2 8FN, UK
B · Finish
4A St Martins, Leicester LE1 5DB, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Lorna Fraser.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Lorna FraserWHAT 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
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
- We recommend not playing at night
- Some checkpoints may contain temporary construction work
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Trinity Hospital and finishes at the Richard III Centre, so it does not return to the start. Along the way you pass stops including the Church of the Annunciation, Turret Gateway, Leicester Castle, the Guild Hall and Cathedral, Leicester Market and Grey Friars Friary.
How long does the Richard III walk take?
Most players take just under two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 3 km through medieval Leicester. You can pause at any point and continue later if you want a break.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together. The app guides you from stop to stop on a phone, telling the story of each place and setting a puzzle in what is in front of you, so there is no guide or group to join.
Do we need to book a start time?
No. You can start whenever suits you, with no fixed slot or tour group. The one recommendation is to play in daylight rather than at night. Note that some checkpoints may have temporary construction work.
Is it a good thing to do in Leicester in cold weather?
It is an outdoor walk through the city centre, but if it gets cold you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location on the route. Pick up where you left off whenever you are ready.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN LEICESTER
Explore Leicester through richard the Third's
Richard the Third's Leicester is a Leicester self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture.
Trinity Hospital is the starting point and Richard III Centre is the finish for this 3 km city route, which includes 15 challenges. The page specifically identifies John O Gaunt's Cellar/Leicester Castle, Turret Gateway and Trinity Hospital along the experience. Practical fit: 3 km route; Typical duration: 74 minutes; 15 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.
