Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Peterborough, UK
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Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.
Bella, a famous travel blogger, was found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. Now, it’s up to you to uncover the truth.
Was it Walter, the obsessed boyfriend? Percy, the ghost tour guide with a flair for the dramatic? Or is someone else hiding in the shadows?
🔎 Gather clues, interrogate suspects, and expose the real murderer before they strike again. Make sure to have your pen and paper ready to jot down all the crucial evidence.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🕵️♂️ Investigate a Chilling Mystery – Step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the truth behind Bella's murder.
🧩 Solve Puzzles & Follow Clues – Explore historic streets, decipher hidden messages, and piece together the evidence.
🔎 Uncover a Deadly Secret – Explore famous landmarks and hidden corners as you piece together the truth behind Bella’s murder.
💀 Perfect for Date Night… Or a Killer Group Activity – Play with your partner, a group of friends, or even solo—just don’t end up the next victim!
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The real-world playing space
Peterborough, UK
51 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF, UK
51 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
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Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Like an escape room. Outside.
| Experience | This quest | Escape room |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | An outdoor route through the city | An indoor setting designed for the game |
| Playing together | Use your own phones to team up or compete | Solve challenges together in the room |
| Pace | Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours | Usually a booked session with a time limit |
| Price | Choose device access above to see your total | Prices and group sizes vary by venue |
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Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 2 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace
- Languages
- EN
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AN OUTDOOR CASE IN PETERBOROUGH, UK
An outdoor Peterborough, UK case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Peterborough, UK is a Peterborough, UK outdoor murder-mystery game for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Murder Mystery.
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery is the starting point and Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery is the finish for this 2 km city route, which includes 12 challenges. Practical fit: 2 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The city becomes the playing space here. Choose a conventional escape room when weather-free play and a designed indoor environment matter more. Playable languages: English.