Fancy turning into Sherlock or Poirot while solving murders during a staycation? There are several murdery mystery events taking place in and around Birmingham where you can immerse into a character while solving crime.
From Birmingham city centre to Sutton Coldfield and beyond - there’s a fun evening at several of the hotels coming up to role play being a detective. Many of them are designed to take you into a different era as well with prizes for the best dressed. So, if you are into witchcraft and wizardry or the 1920s fashion, there are several costumes to try on too.
Whether you fancy yourself a Poirot or Miss Marple, these events are the right place to bring your fantasies to life. Here are eight murder mystery events taking place in and around Birmingham:
5. Murder On The Dance Floor, Sutton Coldfield
On November 18, 2023, turn into a detective at the Brook Marston Farm Hotel, a 4 Star hotel set on nice grounds in 9 acres of Warwickshire countryside and not far from Birmingham city centre. Tickets from £55. (Photo - Ezume Images - stock.adobe.com) | Ezume Images - stock.adobe.com
6. Murder Under The Mistletoe, Mercure Birmingham West Hotel, West Bromwich
This is an overnight murder mystery based on Christmas in 1899 where the Prime Minister, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, is hosting a lavish party. The mystery event starts on December 1 and the package starts at £199 for two people. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
7. Murder Mystery Weekend, Ettington Park Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon
Don your detective hat and take part in an interactive murder mystery experience at the Ettington Park Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon on 18th & 19th November 2023. Your experience includes: Immersive murder mystery hosted by The Killing Game Delicious food and drink throughout the event and if applicable, an overnight stay in a classic bedroom (based on two people sharing). From £72.50 per person. (Photo - Nomad_Soul - stock.adobe.com) | Nomad_Soul - stock.adobe.com
8. Coombe Abbey Murder Mystery, Binley
Live show entertainment, delicious food and a disco before - the Coombe Abbey Hotel murder mystery package comes with a stay at the hotel. The next one is on October 7 and then on November 17. Guide price - £309.00 (Photo - Richard Croft / Coombe Abbey / CC BY-SA 2.0) | Richard Croft / Coombe Abbey / CC BY-SA 2.0