Somewhere in Lincoln this Halloween, someone commits a crime, and it's up to you to solve it.
From Saturday 31st October through Sunday 1st November, the historic streets of Lincoln swap their usual charm for something a little more sinister. It's a full city-wide murder mystery trail: gather clues around the Bailgate, the Cathedral and the Brayford, and work out who the killer is before the weekend ends.
Whether you live in Lincoln, just down the road, or you're bringing the family in for a weekend of Halloween chaos, it's the kind of thing that turns “what should we do this weekend?” into “we solved a murder in Lincoln, and it was brilliant.”
So, what actually happens?
Forget sitting in one venue for the evening. This mystery takes you all over the city. As you follow the trail, you gather clues, question suspects and piece together evidence scattered across Lincoln's streets. It's less dinner theatre, more your team against the city, racing to catch a killer before the weekend's out.
You can work through it at your own pace across the two days. There's no pressure to rush, which makes it a good excuse for a lazy Halloween weekend spent wandering Lincoln with a purpose (and a decent alibi).
Perfect for any group who loves a good mystery
This one's built for teams, not solo sleuths. Tickets are sold as group tickets for up to 6 people at £31.99, which works well whether you're:
- Rallying the family for a half-term Halloween outing
- Getting your mates together for something different from the usual pub crawl
- Turning it into a friendly competition between two teams to see who cracks the case first
At under £32 for a group, it's one of the cheaper ways to spend a Halloween weekend in Lincoln, and you get hours of entertainment out of it rather than just one evening.
Why Lincoln suits a murder mystery
Lincoln already does atmosphere well: cobbled hills, a skyline dominated by one of Britain's great cathedrals, and centuries of history tucked into its side streets that make any mystery feel eerie once the October evenings draw in. A murder mystery trail makes sense here. Instead of solving clues in a generic function room, you're solving them against a backdrop that's been standing for close to a thousand years.
It's also a change of pace from the usual Halloween lineup of costume parties and horror films. It's interactive and social, and it rewards paying attention, which makes it a properly fun way to spend time with people instead of just standing around in a costume.
Tips for solving the case
A few pointers before you head out:
- Bring a pen and paper, or use your phone's notes app. You'll want to track clues as you go.
- Dress for the weather, not just the theme. You'll be out and about across the city, so layer up under that detective trench coat.
- Split the roles: a note-taker, a map-reader and someone who's suspicious of everyone. It helps.
- Take your time. With the trail running across both Saturday and Sunday, there's no need to solve it all in one go.
Ready to catch a killer?
Lincoln turns into a crime scene this Halloween, and we can't think of a better way to spend the weekend. Round up your group, family, friends or your most competitive colleagues, and get ready to think like a detective.
Tickets are £31.99 per group of up to 6 people, running Saturday 31st October to Sunday 1st November.