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Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted City Escape Game

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Birmingham, England

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German

Overview

You arrive at New Street Station and feel an icy chill. A Victorian ghost tells you the souls of Birmingham's workers are trapped beneath the city, and you're fading too. Find letters hidden across town and complete an invocation before it's too late.

Follow restless spirits through 10 haunted locations, from a station built over a disturbed cemetery to a secret tunnel, a cellar where rioters burned alive, and a cathedral where a statue comes to life. Decode ciphers and free the souls before you vanish.

Download the Questo app, activate your quest with the booking code, and start playing at New Street Station. No guide, no schedule, best played after dark.

Discover Birmingham's darkest stories: a hidden tomb of 1,163 bodies beneath a convention centre, the city's last public hanging, and a mayor whose ghost still haunts his office surrounded by fresh flowers.

Perfect for ghost story lovers and puzzle solvers. About 50 minutes, 10 stops through haunted Birmingham.

What's Included

  • Share one device with up to 3 people, or get separate access per team to compete
  • Freedom to pause anytime, warm up in a pub, take photos, explore
  • 10 puzzle challenges guiding you through Birmingham's most haunted locations
  • Live tour guide (this is a self-guided app experience)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

New Street station
Station Street, Birmingham B2 4QA, UK

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End point

Cathedral Square
Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QB, UK

What To Expect

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Birmingham Town Hall (pass by)

Hello, traveller! Your Questo adventure begins here in Birmingham, starting from Birmingham Town Hall! Situated in Victoria Square, this place is not just a regular town hall, but one that embraces art in all its forms : jazz, folk, rock, pop or dance. During the break of a meeting with the council administration, you can sure feast your eyes and ears on a performance. But this friendly, cultural hub hides some dark secrets! Are you up for it? Check your surroundings to find the clue and advance.
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The Magnet Centre Banqueting Suite in Birmingham (pass by)

Congratulations! Let’s celebrate your advancement at The Magnet Centre Banqueting Suite in Birmingham! After all the walk, a little banquet with lots of food and dancing may be the right thing to do. We heard that it is a VIP party, only Questo explorers allowed. Hold on, before going further you need to find the code and we will raise a glass of champagne at the end of the game!
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Gas Street Basin (pass by)

Are you hearing the sound of paddles splashing water? The buzz of people enjoying their afternoon? Then, you most likely reached the Gas Street Basin of central Birmingham. This is a canal where you can cruise down, seeing the gems of the city while contemplating your quite thoughts. It illustrates a rich and colourful scenery of how life would have been during the industrial days. Nevertheless, while you are contemplating, search around you to find the clue that is missing. Perhaps, it sunk down the canal or maybe it’s right in front of you.
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Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham (pass by)

Well, well! You reached the middle of your quest. Being the showcase of Birmingham’s retail therapy offerings, Bullring is one of the UK’s most visited shopping centres located in the very heart of the city. Even though you will not see real life bulls in here, it is still an exciting place, especially when the discounts period is around the corner! So, don’t waste your time and answer the question to advance!
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Grand Central (pass by)

Connected to the Bullring via a link bridge, the Grand Central is another eye-candy shopping center. Check your immediate surroundings to solve the challenge and we will treat to some shopping therapy after the game is over!
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ICC Mall (pass by)

ICC Mall is the next destination - an enjoyable place that runs through the International Convention Centre. This venue is well known for its performances: here you can enjoy all sorts of events, from conferences to concerts. Once here, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the story of the place you have just discovered.
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The Mailbox (pass by)

Something tells you received an important mail, but it is not on Gmail or Yahoo, but in The Mailbox - a high-class shopping and office development in the heart of Birmingham. This site was the location of the Royal Mail's main sorting office building for Birmingham, hence its current name. Nowadays, they don’t sort envelopes anymore, but rather an exquisite edit of brands. And that’s not all, here you can find the main office of BBC Birmingham, as well as accommodation on one of the wo world-class hotels: the ‘oasis of luxury’ at Malmaison and the AC Hotel. Look around you and see what mysteries Questo has in store for you!
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Hall of Memory (pass by)

You are now headed to the Hall of Memory - a war memorial in Centenary Square, Birmingham that commemorates the citizens that lost their lives during the tragic events of WW1. The interior features three carved bas-relief plaques, each having a symbolic significance: the Call - the departure to war, the Front Line - the fighting and the Return - the arrival home of the wounded. Birmingham was a city that was very much impacted by the World Wars and Birmingham Blitz has earned its place in history. Even though you are not among the ruins right now, dig up the mystery and find out more about this place!
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Victoria Square (pass by)

Birmingham has many public squares, and Victoria Square is arguably its most famous one. And what any other way to finish the city exploration game than in a fastous way? Named after Queen Victoria, this central area of the city houses the grand Council House, the city’s town hall and welcomes one of the biggest Christmas markets in the world to its streets each winter. This iconic place has a vast history, evolved ingeniously during the centuries, so you can enjoy the best version of it in the present! Without further ado, solve the last one so you can call yourself a true Questo explorer!
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Operated by a business

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted City Escape Game?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.53 out of 5 stars based on 36 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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  • Share one device with up to 3 people, or get separate access per team to compete
  • Freedom to pause anytime, warm up in a pub, take photos, explore
  • 10 puzzle challenges guiding you through Birmingham's most haunted locations
  • Full access to the haunted Birmingham escape game on the Questo app
  • A chilling ghost story where you must free trapped spirits before you vanish
  • Clues and a map in the app to guide you between locations
  • Live tour guide (this is a self-guided app experience)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Operated by a business

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