Dark Warwick: Ghosts, Crime & Legends Walking Tour & Escape Game
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Lord Leycester Hospital, Lord Leycester Hospital, 60 High St, Warwick CV34 4BH, UK
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit
12
It will take you
47-77 mins
You will walk
3420 steps
Total distance
2.6 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Lord Leycester Hospital
Lord Leycester Hospital, 60 High St, Warwick CV34 4BH, UKFinish point Back of the Old Warwick Courts
3-7 Market Pl, Warwick CV34 4SA, UKAbout 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.
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
The mission: Your story in Warwick
Oh, but where are my manners. The name is Warrane Worthington, I'm a dark investigator; it's my job to track down the very worst crimes, spirits and tales in the land, and Warwick is a BIG culprit.
You see, this town has been trying to paint itself as this pretty picture for ages, by hiding its worst stories with tricky puzzles and passwords.
As my trainee investigator, you can help crack these codes and discover the dark truth!
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The Foot of Caesar Tower
Old Castle Entrance
Lord Leycester Hospital
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
