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Outdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in Manchester
4.6Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.2 km Manchester, UK App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Forget every ghost story you've heard about this city. This Halloween, ten restless spirits are loose on its streets. 👻 No history book knows their names. No tour guide has heard of them. Most are just lost souls. One is lying to you. 💀
A hooded Oracle needs a ghost hunter. Every spirit is stuck on unfinished business: solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Follow the trail across town, crack ciphers and riddles (some only the street itself can answer), then name the Evil One and destroy it before it finds you. 🕷️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Friends, couples and families with teenagers who would rather hunt spirits than follow a guide get about 90 minutes of ciphers, riddles and a ten-ghost mystery across 2.2 km of central Manchester, from Sackville Gardens past the Chinatown arch to Albert Square. Anyone who wants a live guide to question, or children too young for ciphers and a spirit that lies to you, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Hunt – A self-guided outdoor mystery game on your phone. Your city, your pace, your crew: friends, couples or brave solo hunters.
👻 Ten Ghosts, One Liar – Every spirit you catch drops a clue. Only one of them is lying.
🧩 Puzzles With Teeth – Ciphers, riddles and picture puzzles, plus clues hidden on the real buildings, plaques and statues around you. Start before dark to read them all.
📜 Fact Unlocked – Along the route, unlock short true facts about the real buildings and streets you pass. A little real history between the hauntings.
🔮 Your Verdict – Name the Evil One. Get it right, and you're the one who destroys it.
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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
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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
Manchester, UK
A · Start
35 Sackville St, Manchester M1 3WF, UK
B · Finish
41 Sackville St, Manchester M1 3WA, 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
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- 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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- Choose device access above to see your total
- 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
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
How does the Manchester ghost hunt work?
A hooded Oracle sends you after ten restless spirits loose on the city's streets this Halloween. Each one has unfinished business. Solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives you a clue. Follow the trail on your phone, then name the Evil One among them and destroy it.
Is this a guided ghost tour with a fixed start time?
No. It is self-guided and played on your phone, so there is no guide and no time slot to book. Start whenever suits you, pause along the way and continue later. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
It starts at the Alan Turing Statue in Sackville Gardens. The route is about 2.2 km and takes around 90 minutes, passing The New Union, the Arch of Chinatown, Albert Square, The Portico Library and St. Peter's Square.
Is it a good Halloween activity for teenagers?
It suits teenagers who like puzzles. Instead of listening to stories, they crack ciphers and riddles, some of which only the street itself can answer, and work out which of ten ghosts is lying. It is better for older kids than for young children.
Is it like an escape game?
In spirit, yes, but outdoors. You solve ciphers and riddles tied to real places on the route, collect clues from each spirit you catch, and use them to unmask the Evil One at the end. Puzzle fans who want to play rather than listen tend to enjoy it.
Is Ghost Hunt in Manchester self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Ghost Hunt in Manchester start and finish?
It starts at Alan Turing Statue, 35 Sackville St, Manchester M1 3WF, UK and finishes at Sackville Gardens, 41 Sackville St, Manchester M1 3WA, UK. The route is approximately 2.2 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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Ghost Hunt in Manchester is a story-led outdoor ghost hunt in Manchester, UK, designed for ghost-story and horror fans. Its story centers on haunted Manchester, UK story and puzzle route.
The route starts at Alan Turing Statue and finishes at Sackville Gardens over 2.2 km, with 12 challenge locations. Practical fit: 2.2 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this for a self-guided story and puzzle experience. Choose a guided ghost tour when live group storytelling matters more than solving the mission yourselves. Playable languages: English.
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Check the starting point, duration, available languages, recommended age and access details on the quest page. These are app-guided games, not tickets to a scheduled Halloween event.
