Dark Warwick: Self-Guided Ghost & Escape Game Walk

7 Reviews | Warwick, England

55 to 85 minutes (approx.)

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Offered in: English

Overview

Solve a self-guided ghost walking quest through Warwick. You're the new apprentice of Warrane Worthington, dark investigator. Warwick has been hiding its worst crimes, spirits, and legends behind tricky puzzles. Help crack them and expose the truth.

Use the Questo app on your phone to follow the trail across 12 real Warwick landmarks: Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick Castle, Caesar's Tower, St Marys Church, and the old gaol. Solve riddles, decode passwords, and meet headless knights, hellhounds, and Gunpowder Plot conspirators.

Each chapter has its own historical mystery, from a 1605 Catholic conspirator's escape to the 1694 Great Fire and a 19th-century witchcraft trial.

Start anytime, pause whenever, and pick up where you left off. Allow around 60 minutes for the full 2.6 km route.
Perfect for ghost story fans, history buffs, families with brave kids, or anyone visiting Warwick Castle who wants more than a guided tour.

What's Included

Genuine local history: Gunpowder Plot, Great Fire of 1694, Warwick Gaol executions
Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume
Family friendly with mild ghost themes, great for couples and history fans
Real Warwick landmarks: Lord Leycester, Warwick Castle, Caesar's Tower, St Marys Church
Self-guided ghost & crime walk in 12 chapters across Warwick
Story-driven challenges with Warrane Worthington, dark investigator, as your guide

Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

60 High Street
Warwick CV34 4BH, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

3-7 Market Place
Warwick CV34 4SA, UK

You will get to the final stop by following the directions from the app.

What To Expect

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The Lord Leycester

Start to explore at the Lord Leycester Hospital - a historic and picturesque building with a rich heritage dating back to the 14th century. It is one of Warwick's most notable landmarks, attracting visitors with its unique architecture and fascinating history. A journey back in time and a true highlight of any trip to Warwick, United Kingdom. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11 Castle Ln

Explore the area around Castle Stables offers a unique blend of history, architecture, and picturesque views, making it a delightful spot to explore during your visit to Warwick. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Oken Tea Rooms

Discover Thomas Oken's House - a historic building with a fascinating history that dates back to the 16th century. It is a significant landmark in Warwick, representing the legacy of its namesake, Thomas Oken, and offering visitors a glimpse into the town's past. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mill Street

Explore The Old Castle Entrance, The Foot of Caesar Tower, The River View of Warwick Castle - historic sites of the gateways to Warwick Castle, one of the most iconic and well-preserved castles in the United Kingdom. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

21 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

East Gate and St Peter’s Chapel

Explore The East Gate and St. Peter's Chapel - historically significant landmarks that showcase the rich heritage of Warwick. The East Gate, in particular, is a medieval gateway that once served as an entrance to the town, while St. Peter's Chapel is a charming ancient chapel adjacent to the gate. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Mary’s Church

Discover St Mary's Church - a historic and beautiful parish church that holds significant religious and architectural importance. It is one of the prominent landmarks in Warwick and a cherished place of worship for the local community.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Northgate Street

Entrance to the Old Warwick Courts - is a historically significant site that leads to the ancient heart of the town. The Old Warwick Courts, also known as the Warwick Town Hall, is a fine example of Georgian architecture and holds a rich history dating back centuries. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barrack Street

Cell Door from Warwick Gaol - is a fascinating historical artifact that represents the town's past as a center of justice and imprisonment. The gaol, or jail, was an essential institution in Warwick, and the cell door serves as a tangible reminder of its role in the town's history. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barrack Street

Site of the Scaffold - is a historically significant location that holds a solemn place in the town's past. The scaffold was a structure used for public executions, making the site a powerful reminder of Warwick's judicial history and the administration of justice in bygone eras. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3-7 Market Pl

Back of the Old Warwick Courts - is a historically significant area that forms part of the larger complex of the Old Warwick Courts, also known as the Warwick Town Hall. This part of the building showcases its architectural beauty and connects visitors to Warwick's rich history. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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
• Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app. The app will guide you to each locations and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dark Warwick: Self-Guided Ghost & Escape Game Walk?

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-107194P366

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dark Warwick: Self-Guided Ghost & Escape Game Walk?

A:

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

Genuine local history: Gunpowder Plot, Great Fire of 1694, Warwick Gaol executions.
Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume.
Family friendly with mild ghost themes, great for couples and history fans.
Real Warwick landmarks: Lord Leycester, Warwick Castle, Caesar's Tower, St Marys Church.
Self-guided ghost & crime walk in 12 chapters across Warwick.
Story-driven challenges with Warrane Worthington, dark investigator, as your guide.

The following is NOT included:

Live tour guide (self-guided via the app).

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this adventure?

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The minimum age to participate is 1..

Apr 2025

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Apr 2025

Q: Is this an accessible adventure?

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Accessibility information for the Dark Warwick: Self-Guided Ghost & Escape Game Walk is as follows:

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dark Warwick: Self-Guided Ghost & Escape Game Walk will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

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