How It Works

  • 1. LET'S GO!

    Assemble your team (or fly solo) and make your way to the start location in your booklet. All you need is your Ghastly Guide and a pen or pencil.

  • 2. NAVIGATE THE CITY

    Follow the directions given in the booklet to make your way through the city. Maps are also provided if needed.

  • 3. SOLVE THE CRIME

    Each booklet includes a crime you must solve. At each location, answer the multi-choice question.

  • 4. FIND THE EVIDENCE

    The answer to each question can be found on monuments, statues, signs or landmarks at each location.

  • 5. MISSING EVIDENCE

    If the monument, statue, or plaque is obscured due to repairs or construction, don’t worry! A photo of each is on the webpage listed on the first page of the booklet.

  • 6. IDENTIFY THE SUSPECT

    Each correct answer will give you coordinates (a letter and a number). In this example the coordinates next to the correct question are B2.

  • 7. ELIMINATE SUSPECTS

    Find the suspects at the corresponding coordinates in the suspects grid on the back of the booklet and cross them off. In this example Thomas Greville is at coordinates B2 and so we can cross him off.

  • 8. DISCOVER

    Along the way read REAL pieces of ghastly history, stories of haunted locations, folklore and details of long-forgotten crimes. If completing a guide with friends why not elect a "storyteller" to read these out loud to the group. Extra points for dramatic recitations!

  • 9. FINISH

    When you are left with only one suspect, insert their name in the blank space on the back page and read the conclusion. CONGRATULATIONS! You've cracked the case. Until next time...

What's Inside the Booklet?

  • Step-by-step directions that guide you around the city and maps for optional use.
  • Multiple-choice questions to answer with information from landmarks and signs you encounter.
  • An alphanumeric suspect grid: cross off the suspects as you solve the clues.
  • Gruesome ghost stories and historic tales to read along the route.

Good to Know

  • What to bring: A pen or pencil, your Ghastly Guide.
  • Self-guided: no bookings, no time limits — go whenever it suits you.
  • Approximate distance: 3.5 km (2 miles).
  • Typical time: 1.5–3 hours, depending on your pace and breaks.
  • Accessibility: Routes avoid staircases, but cobbled streets and hills may be challenging for some. Please contact us if you need advice on a specific route.
  • Designed for adults: Stories involve dark and sometimes disturbing history (but the multi-choice questions are family-friendly).