Brighton Self-Guided Quest: The Lost Letter Mystery

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.

1. 1

   Theatre Royal Brighton

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   You will begin at Theatre Royal Brighton. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

2. 2

   Royal Pavilion

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   You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Royal Pavilion and India Gate. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

3. 3

   Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

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   You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

4. 4

   Brighton Dome

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   You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Brighton Dome. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

5. 5

   Stop 5

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   You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Statue of King George IV. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

6. 6

   Stop 6

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   You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Victoria Gardens/Valley Gardens. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

7. 7

   Stop 7

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   You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Victoria Fountain and Old Steine Gardens. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

8. 8

   SEA LIFE Brighton

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   You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Brighton SEA LIFE. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

9. 9

   Stop 9

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   You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Volk’s Electric Railway. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

10. 10

    Brighton Palace Pier

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    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Brighton Palace Pier. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

11. 11

    Stop 11

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    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Brighton Fishing Museum. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

12. 12

    Stop 12

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    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Grand. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

13. 13

    Stop 13

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    You will finish at West Pier and surrounds. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

• 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

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