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City exploration game
Northern Quarter Manchester: Street Art & Highlights Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.43Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 82 min 3 km Manchester, UK App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Explore the vibrant Northern Quarter of Manchester with this immersive walking tour and escape game. Walk through the city’s most diverse streets, discover flagship pieces from the 2016 Cities of Hope street art project, and marvel at the work of local and international artists.
Along the way, visit the ever-changing art in Stevenson Square and stumble upon historic bars and boutique shops that define Manchester’s artistic culture.
In this creative adventure, you are a worker bee tasked with recruiting artists to create the ultimate exhibition for the 500 Day Jubilee of Queen Beetrix of Manchester NQ. Search for inspiration throughout the city’s artistic hub, gathering ideas and assistance to honor the Queen with the greatest celebration ever seen.
Perfect for art lovers, explorers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour offers an exciting blend of exploration, street art, and interactive challenges.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Walk through some of Manchester’s most diverse and vivacious streets
See flagship pieces from the 2016 Cities of Hope street art project
Spot the work of Manchester’s own artists alongside international creators
Visit the ever-changing canvas of Stevenson Square
Find some of the most historic bars and boutique shops of the city.
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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
Manchester, UK
A · Start
Piccadilly, Manchester M1 1LU, UK
B · Finish
46-50, Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Russ Carlton.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Russ CarltonWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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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
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Northern Quarter Manchester: Street Art & Highlights Walking Tour & Escape Game 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 Northern Quarter Manchester: Street Art & Highlights Walking Tour & Escape Game start and finish?
It starts at Queen Victoria's Statue, Piccadilly, Manchester M1 1LU, UK and finishes at Frank Sidebottom, 46-50, Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE, UK. The route is approximately 3 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What language is Northern Quarter Manchester: Street Art & Highlights Walking Tour & Escape Game available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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Northern Quarter art context
Murals created to make public issues visible
Manchester’s Northern Quarter is known for art that changes with the streets around it. The Cities of Hope initiative brought international artists to the city to create large works connected with social issues, leaving a concentration of murals around the quarter. This quest uses that real creative landscape for a fictional worker-bee mission to recruit artists for Queen Beetrix. The royal exhibition belongs to the game; the murals, independent culture and evolving public canvas are the neighborhood story you explore. Playable languages: English.
