The Ghost Quest
The Ghost Quest
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9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Stretch your legs and your mind with Openworld Quests! An interactive walking puzzle quest that'll take you into the heart of York. Start in the city with nothing but your team and a phone. Navigate the route by solving puzzles using strategy, creativity and logic. Each correct answer unlocks the next stage of the quest! The debut game - The Ghost Quest - takes approximately two hours and is suitable for wheelchair users and buggies, and players aged 8yrs+. It makes the perfect family activity, team building exercise, first date, or entertainment for guests! "The clues were great and the writing was very funny, we laughed a lot. We saw so much of York; things that we have walked past many times but never noticed. It’s a great way to see something of the city, bits that you don’t know are there, and learn a bit of history at the same time." - Karen Hayward "A really fun way to explore the beautiful area around York Minster, it made us really look at our surroundings! A super mix of ghost stories and great humour, we loved the fitting end to our quest too!" - Karen Skeel
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Tourist814104
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Good fun and about right length. Interesting facts found on route that we would have missed otherwise. All stops were helpful and knowledgeable of quest so no embarrassing moments. Really enjoyed it.
Written 21 November 2023
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David J R
Bonnyrigg, UK4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Really enjoyed the puzzles. Some weren't super clear and we were in a bit of a rush so relied on the clues which were helpful.
You can probably do it in 2 hours if you rush about, but I would suggest you take your time and enjoy the city.
You can probably do it in 2 hours if you rush about, but I would suggest you take your time and enjoy the city.
Written 22 October 2023
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Oliver W
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great concept. Do at your own pace and even had time for a few pints along the way. Packed with history and stories. We both loved it especially the treat at the end!
Written 6 October 2023
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Alice Hudson
3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Really good fun, I'm local and I learnt new things about this city. Really different from other tours I've done, as your not spoonfed info, but discover it as you go. Great for families, friends, and couples!
Written 6 October 2023
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Samson G
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Friends
What a fantastic way to experience York! We went as a group where some were familiar with York, some visiting for the first time and we all agreed that is was such a unique and enjoyable way to spend time in the city. The quest takes you through both mainstream and less well trodden sites and tells some of the less common stories of York. Overall the quest takes about two hours but with plenty of options to dictate your own pace. A great day out and accessible for a wide variety of age groups. A great time out!
Written 23 September 2023
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Lauren O
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Sep 2023 • Couples
We completed the Ghost Quest alongside our furry friend; I loved how inclusive the quest was, both for humans and dogs alike. This is a bit like an escape room, though it's more accessible for all abilities 🥰 Great fun and we learnt some interesting history along the way. I would particularly recommend the Ghost Quest York to anyone visiting the city, especially as a dog friendly activity, which are otherwise few and far between! 🐶
Written 22 September 2023
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Gill H
Cottingham, UK45 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A good way to discover the hidden places in York - a prize and a nice pint to finish.
Some good scary stories and a hidden chapel in the shambles
Some good scary stories and a hidden chapel in the shambles
Written 31 August 2023
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Kieran L
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Dec 2022 • Friends
This was a great way to explore York, and learn about the city along the way. It's like an escape room and sightseeing tour rolled into one! We completed the quest as a group of four friends, and it was perfectly engaging and fun for the whole group. The last stop was at a cosy local pub, so you can drink to your success at the end.
Written 23 August 2023
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Thanks for playing, Kieran! 💛 Really glad you enjoyed exploring the city, and got to toast your victory at the end! 🥰
Written 28 August 2023
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Ben P
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A wonderful way to explore York as a family, uncovering some great little nuggets around the city that you would not normally ever see.
Written 21 August 2023
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Thanks for playing, Ben! 💛 Really glad you enjoyed finding those hidden gems through the city! 🥰
Written 28 August 2023
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Carrie-Anne
York, UK3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We had so much fun following the clues on this trail, and highly recommend it to anyone. Gets you to notice all sorts of things you just walk by all the time!
Written 19 August 2023
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Thanks for playing, Carrie-Anne! 💛 So pleased you enjoyed following the clues! Well done on solving it! 🥰
Written 28 August 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Ghost Quest
- The Ghost Quest is open:
- Sun - Sat 09:00 - 23:00
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- (0.02 mi) Trembling Madness Apartments
- (0.02 mi) Minster Loft - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom
- (0.03 mi) 1 bed right next to York Minster!
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- (0.02 mi) Barley Hall Coffee Shop
- (0.02 mi) Five Guys York
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- (0.03 mi) Ye Olde Starre Inne
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