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Brighton Self-Guided Quest: The Lost Letter Mystery

3.3(3)Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Questo
Brighton Self-Guided Quest: The Lost Letter Mystery

About this activity

Uncover a centuries-old mystery across 13 of Brighton's most iconic landmarks in this self-guided app-based quest. A cryptic letter leads you from the Theatre Royal to the Palace Pier — solving puzzles, following a love story, and exposing a royal curse that emptied the seas. Start anytime, play at your own pace, ~3 hours, ~3 km along the seafront.

Using the free Questo app, each landmark reveals the next chapter of an immersive story: a heartbroken fisherman, a vanished fiancée, a king's dark secret, and sea witches hiding in plain sight. Along the way you'll uncover real Brighton history — King George IV's scandalous royal connections, ABBA's 1974 Eurovision triumph at Brighton Dome, and the fishing families who once dried their nets backstage at the Theatre Royal.

Visit two world firsts: the oldest public aquarium and the oldest working electric railway on the planet. No guide, no fixed start time, no waiting around — just you, the app, and Brighton's streets.

What's included

  • ✓Self-guided mystery quest through Brighton
  • ✓Flexible scheduling — start anytime and play at your own pace
  • ✓Interactive puzzles at the Royal Pavilion, Palace Pier, Brighton Dome, and more
  • ✓Real Brighton history — King George IV, ABBA's Eurovision win, and more
  • ✓Story-driven romance: a fisherman's search for his lost love and a royal curse

Not included

  • ✕Live tour guide (fully self-guided via the free Questo app)

Meeting and pickup

  • The game starts at the Theatre Royal Brighton. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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