Treasure Hunt Manchester

You’re looking for a fun way to see the sights as well as the lesser known spots.

You love exploring and learning about the place, but big tour groups aren’t your thing.

Have fun seeing Manchester in a totally different way

Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones.

Spot things other people take for granted!

You’ll learn interesting facts and stories.

Because it’s all on your phones, it’s super flexible and there’s nothing to print.

You’ll have a laugh solving the clues and following the maps.

Along the way you’ll learn a few interesting facts and stories to keep you entertained.

Something in a shop window catch your eye? No problem. Take it at your own pace.

By the end of it all, you’ll have a great overview of Manchester and what you’d like to explore next.

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You don’t need to download or print anything and it doesn’t need any permissions.

Plus, you get to start when you want.

Bess sends you a series of treasure maps, leading you around the city.

Bess sends you a series of clues and you have to search the city for answers.

Along the way, Bess will tell you a few interesting facts and stories about the things you’re spotting!”

Captain Bess will invite you and your friends to join the hunt!

Sackville Gardens a peaceful garden close to the main stations, housing some curious artwork.

Canal street the city's vibrant gay district, it's an amazing place to party.This is the treasure hunt you’ve been looking for

Chinatown - The second largest Chinatown in the UK, complete with a glorious red and gold arch!

St Peter's Square a beautiful public square, home to the Central Library and back of the Town Hall.

Deansgate & Castlefield a peaceful area by the canal, with nice waterside pubs. This is the site of the original Roman fortress.

St John's Gardens an oasis in the bustling city, it's so well hidden you could easily miss it!

John Rylands Library a spectacular library built by an eccentric Cuban widow.

Lincoln Square - A tranquil square in the city centre home to Manchester's peace garden.

• Just £9.99 per person
• Lasts around 2–2½ hours, excluding breaks
• There's an excellent suggested pub stop about half-way around

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If it's patchy rain, you can stop somewhere on the route: the game’s flexible.

If it's really bad on one day, you can either switch which day you play, or even start one day and finish the next.

If it's a total wash-out and you can't get round, we’ll give your money back, even if you've started the game.

Don’t worry, if you get stuck you can ask for a hint and Bess will get you on your way!

We make sure no-one ever gets completely stuck.

It’s 3 miles walking but you can take as many breaks as you like.

We’re so confident you’ll have fun, we promise to give your money back if you don’t!

All we ask is for a quick phone call to understand why.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Piccadilly Station, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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