Do I need a tour guide or can I do this alone?

This is fully self-guided. Your smartphone app provides all directions, clues, and story content—no human guide is present.

How much walking is involved?

The tour covers several haunted locations across Birmingham's city center, including the Bullring and canal areas. Expect significant walking; wear comfortable shoes.

What exactly is the storyline?

You're solving clues to unlock and reveal dark historical stories tied to workers and residents who died or lived through tragic events while the city was built.

Can I pause the game and return later?

Yes—the app-based format is self-paced, so you can stop and resume at your own pace within the 1.5-hour timeframe or beyond.

What do I need to bring?

A fully charged smartphone with the tour app installed. A portable charger is recommended since constant clue-solving and navigation drain battery quickly.

Is this suitable for families with children?

The tour focuses on horror stories and paranormal themes, so it's best suited to teens and adults comfortable with dark historical content.

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About this activity

Explore Birmingham's haunted city center on a self-guided smartphone game that blends escape-room puzzles with ghost stories and historical mysteries. Solve clues at iconic landmarks like St. Paul's Cathedral and the Town Hall to unlock dark tales of workers and residents tied to the city's past.

Embark on a quest around Birmingham by solving clues that will help you save the captive souls of the workers who died building the city, all on your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Cathedral of St. Paul, the Town Hall, the Hall of Memory, Birmingham City Center, and more.

+ Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city
+ Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there
+ Solve clues on your phone while you visit haunted Birmingham
+ Try a new type of experience: a mix between a self-guided tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt where you solve clues on your phone.

Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS, or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.

Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills. Dare you go on this tour?

Highlights

✓Interactive clue-solving on your phone with turn-by-turn directions
✓Discover haunted locations including Bullring, canals, and historic squares
✓Unlock horror stories and paranormal histories of real people
✓Visit St. Paul's Cathedral, Town Hall, and Hall of Memory
✓Hybrid experience mixing self-guided tour, escape game, and treasure hunt

Insider tips

★Start in the late afternoon so you can finish as dusk falls—the atmosphere is much more immersive when light fades
★Wear comfortable shoes; you'll cover several miles on foot across the city center
★Go in a small group if possible—discussing clues makes solving more engaging and spooky
★Download the app beforehand and check your phone battery; constant clue-solving drains power quickly

Good to know

•You'll need a smartphone with the tour app installed and a charged battery
•No physical guide provided; navigation is entirely app-based with built-in directions
•Tour is self-paced within the 1.5-hour window, so you control speed
•Covers multiple city center districts; may involve uneven pavements and busy streets

Who it's for

Adventure seekers who enjoy puzzle-solving and interactive gamesHistory enthusiasts interested in Birmingham's industrial and paranormal pastGroups and friends looking for a unique social activitySolo travelers wanting independent exploration with a narrative spine

Best time to visit

Evening hours (dusk onwards) amplify the haunted atmosphere and coincide with lower foot traffic on Birmingham's streets. Avoid peak daytime shopping hours when crowds obscure views and detract from the eerie mood.