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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Sheffield
4.63Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.1 km Sheffield App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #01 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
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.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
From The Bochum Bell, a case about a travel blogger found dead on a ghost tour takes you past Barker's Pool, Sheffield City Hall and St George's Church, 2.1 km in around 90 minutes. Pairs wanting a night out with a puzzle, or friends keen to question suspects, will enjoy it. Anyone wanting an indoor escape room or actors running the evening should look elsewhere: the clues are all outdoors.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Sheffield is still warm enough to follow.
Read the scene, then read the people, decipher hidden messages and piece the evidence together until the alibis stop agreeing.
Twelve stops across 2.1 km from St Paul's Parade, past Sheffield Town Hall, Sheffield City Hall, and Sheffield Central Library, on historic streets and in the corners most visitors walk straight past.
A date night that is also a killer group activity, played with your partner, a few friends, or alone if you trust yourself.
Just your phone, starting whenever you like, with nothing to collect and nobody waiting on you.
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Good times. In their words.
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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
Sheffield
A · Start
4 St Paul's Parade, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JL, UK
B · Finish
1 Burgess St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2HF, 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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- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
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Good to know before you play
- Murder Mystery
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Can we do this as a murder mystery evening in Sheffield?
Yes. You start whenever you like, so an evening game works well. The walk covers about 2.1 km of the city centre in around 90 minutes, passing places such as Barker's Pool, Sheffield City Hall, the Town Hall and St George's Church, plus several bars and pubs along the way.
How is this different from an escape room in Sheffield?
Instead of a locked room, you play outdoors on your phone while walking between real places. The app tells the story of each stop and sets puzzles in what is in front of you, while you gather clues and interrogate suspects to work out who killed Bella. There is no booked time slot.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The game starts at The Bochum Bell in central Sheffield. Plan on around 90 minutes to cover the 12 stops and roughly 2.1 km of walking, though you can pause at any point and continue later if you want a break for food or a drink.
Is it suitable for children?
It suits teens and older children who enjoy whodunits and solving clues. The story centres on a woman found dead and involves questioning suspects, so parents of younger children may prefer a lighter theme. There are 12 stops and about 2.1 km to walk.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers your whole group, with each person following along on their own phone. You do not book a slot: start any time that suits you, play at your own pace, and pause and come back to it later if plans change.
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An outdoor Sheffield case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Sheffield is an outdoor murder-mystery game in Sheffield, designed for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Murder Mystery.
The route starts at The Bochum Bell and finishes at Barker's Pool over 2.1 km, with 12 challenge locations. Practical fit: 2.1 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this to solve a case while moving through the city. Choose an escape room when you prefer a controlled indoor set and a fixed session. Playable languages: English.
