Explore Oxford’s hidden treasures with an exciting scavenger hunt!

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024 at 07:00 am to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

Oxford Castle & Prison | Oxford

World City Trail
Publisher/HostWorld City Trail
Explore Oxford\u2019s hidden treasures with an exciting scavenger hunt!
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Discover Oxford with a fun scavenger hunt! Follow clues to uncover the city’s iconic sites and hidden wonders.
About this Event

Embark on a delightful scavenger hunt through the enchanting streets of Oxford! As you explore this storied city, you’ll pass by sights like the picturesque Bridge of Sighs, solving clues that reveal Oxford’s unique stories and hidden gems. Perfect for friends, families, or solo adventurers, this interactive hunt offers an engaging way to connect with Oxford’s academic prestige and timeless charm. With a mobile app as your guide, you’ll follow clues, complete challenges, and turn your exploration of Oxford into a memorable journey!



Oxford scavenger hunt

  • Uncover the highlights with an interactive smartphone app. Solve location-based riddles at the exterior of each attraction on this walking tour.
  • Navigation and automatic help system with 3 levels of hints.
  • Visit 10 of the most important attractions in the city as you walk. Stop and find clues at each attraction to reveal your next destination.
  • Enjoy the challenge of using logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to finish the game.
  • Feel the thrill of completing each riddle. Start or pause the tour whenever you want. See the city at your own pace.
  • Read interesting information and facts about the city. Stop to snap pictures as you go.

Starting location: Oxford Castle & Pr*son

Ending location: Christ Church Meadow

You will visit:

  • Oxford Castle & Pr*son
  • The Covered Market
  • Ashmolean Museum
  • History of Science Museum
  • University of Oxford
  • Bodleian Library
  • Radcliffe Camera
  • The Story Museum
  • Christ Church
  • Christ Church Meadow

What's Included

  • Self-guided walking tour with World City Trail App
  • Location based puzzles
  • Login credentials
  • Map Navigation

What's Not Included

  • Smartphone & Data
  • Entry fees

Start whenever you want between 7 AM up to 4 PM.

Take the opportunity to snap some photos as you walk between locations. Pause the game and resume anytime.

Museum admission fees: Visits to museums and other attractions do not require a ticket, as the puzzles are related to their outdoor areas. Admission is purely your choice.

Find more scavenger hunts near you! Visit https://worldcitytrail.com

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Oxford Castle & Prison, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford, United Kingdom

Tickets

USD 8.78 to USD 15.70

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