MADchester: Factory Records & Hacienda Self-Guided Puzzle Walk
Overview
Step into the shoes of a record label owner and walk the streets that gave the world Joy Division, The Smiths, and Oasis. This self-guided puzzle walk visits 15 legendary Manchester music spots, from the Hacienda to the Free Trade Hall.
Start at the shop where The Smiths bought their gear. Stand where the Hacienda's dancefloor once shook, visit Tony Wilson's flat that doubled as Factory Records HQ, and find where "Love Will Tear Us Apart" was filmed.
Solve puzzles at the Free Trade Hall, where one Sex Pistols gig in 1976 sparked a music revolution. Discover the pub-in-a-toilet where Elbow wrote songs, and end at Afflecks Palace where Oasis bought their trainers.
Across 2 hours through the city centre and Northern Quarter, this is Manchester's most complete music walk, mixing puzzles with tales of kidnap, bankruptcy, and a city that changed music forever.
Download the Questo app, start whenever you like, and discover why Manchester is legendary.
What's Included
- Factory Records storyline where you rebuild the legendary label
- Clues and a map in the app from Oxford Road to the Northern Quarter
- Stories of Joy Division, Oasis, The Smiths, Happy Mondays, and more
- Insider facts about the Hacienda, Free Trade Hall, and secret music venues
- Self-guided puzzle walk with 15 iconic music stops
- Live tour guide (the activity is self-guided)
Meeting Location
123 Oxford Road
Manchester M1 7DU, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
52 Church Street
Manchester M4 1PW, UK
You will finish at 52 Church St, Manchester M4 1PW, UK
What To Expect
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Johnny Roadhouse Music
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Free Trade Hall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
O2 Ritz
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Hacienda Apartments
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ralph Capper Interiors Limited
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4 Jordan St
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Britons Protection
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Temple (Temple of Convenience)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Free Trade Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
49 Peter St
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Caffè Nero
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Millionaire club
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Royal Exchange Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dry Bar
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
DUNKIN' Piccadilly
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Afflecks
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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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Activity code: C-107194P311
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