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City exploration game
Dark Warwick: Ghosts, Crime & Legends Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.43Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 62 min 2.6 km Warwick App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Uncover the shadowy secrets of Warwick in this thrilling walking tour and escape game. Learn about the town’s most notorious ghost stories, crimes, and historical legends as you explore its darkest corners.
Discover how Guy Fawkes was linked to Warwick Castle, hear chilling ghost stories, and find the rarely seen angle of Warwick Castle perfect for eerie photos. You’ll also uncover how the Great Fire of Warwick started and how some of the town’s most famous residents met their tragic ends.
As a dark investigator-in-training, you’ll work alongside Warrane Worthington, an expert in unearthing Warwick’s hidden past. The town has spent centuries trying to cover up its darkest tales with tricky puzzles and passwords, but it’s your job to help solve the clues and expose the truth.
Perfect for lovers of history, legends, and ghost stories, this self-guided tour offers a mix of exploration, mystery-solving, and spine-tingling discoveries.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, groups of friends and local adults who like ghost stories, true crime and dark history will get a self-paced ghost walk past Lord Leycester Hospital, the foot of Caesar Tower, the old Warwick Gaol cell door and the site of the scaffold, with puzzles at each stop. It also pairs well with a Warwick Castle visit. Anyone wanting a live guide to quiz, or children unsettled by executions and grim crime stories, should choose a gentler option.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Find out how Guy Fawkes was connected to Warwick Castle
Discover Ghost Stories that take place in Warwick
Take a photo of Warwick Castle from a rarely seen angleFind out how the Great Fire of Warwick started and ended
Learn how Warwick's famous residents met their end
From people who played this quest
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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
Warwick
A · Start
Lord Leycester Hospital, 60 High St, Warwick CV34 4BH, UK
B · Finish
3-7 Market Pl, Warwick CV34 4SA, 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 Warrane Worthington.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Warrane Worthington
WHAT 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
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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
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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
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a ghost walk in Warwick I can do on my own schedule?
Yes. This is a self-guided ghost walk you play on your phone, covering the town's ghost stories, crimes and legends. You can start any time, with no fixed evening slot and no group to join. It takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, walking and puzzles included.
Is the tour self-guided?
Yes. There is no guide. The app leads you from place to place, tells the story of each spot and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you. You can pause and continue later.
Does the ghost tour include Warwick Castle?
The route takes in several castle stops: near the Castle Stables, the Old Castle Entrance, the foot of Caesar Tower and the river view of Warwick Castle, a rarely seen angle good for eerie photos. You also learn how Guy Fawkes was linked to the castle.
Where does it start and finish, and how far is it?
The route is a loop of about 2.6 km. It starts at Lord Leycester Hospital and finishes at the back of the Old Warwick Courts, passing East Gate, St Mary's Church, the Warwick Gaol cell door and the site of the scaffold along the way.
Can we play as a group, and is it suitable for children?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together. The theme is horror and haunts, with crime, executions and grim legends, so it suits adults and teenagers who enjoy ghost stories better than young children.
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A self-guided ghost-story route through Warwick
Dark Warwick: Ghosts, Crime & Legends Walking Tour & Escape Game is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Warwick rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route starts at Lord Leycester Hospital and finishes at Back of the Old Warwick Courts over 2.6 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 62 min; 2.6 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this when solving and moving through the story is part of the fun. Choose a guided ghost tour when live narration and a group atmosphere matter more. Playable languages: English.
Halloween 2026 in Warwick
Plan a self-guided Halloween outing with ghost stories, haunted walks or a fictional horror game. Compare the available quests before choosing.
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.
