Treasure Hunt Newcastle - The Castle and the Quayside - 1½ - 2½ hours

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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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!

Tyne Bridge - the most iconic and celebrate of the bridges spanning the Tyne!

Grey's Monument - built to commemorate Earl Grey, a political from Newcastle who went on to become Prime Minister.

The City Walls - the remains of a medieval defensive wall built when the North was under threat of invasion from Scotland!

Black Gate - A fortified gatehouse part of Newcastle's Castle, now a fascinating museum room.

Central Arcade - a stunning shopping arcade, rebuilt in an Edwarian Style at the end of the 19th Century.

Former Co-op Building - a magnificent art deco building, this was once of of the city's most elegant shopping outlets.

The Quayside - a lively spot with spectacular vies of the Tyne and interesting historic houses.

Blackfriars Medieval Friary - establish in the 13th Century, this is one of the oldest buildings in Newcastle. Once one of the large friaries in the country!

Lit & Phil - stepping inside this magnificent independent library is like stepping back in time!

St Nicholas Cathedral - located in the heart of the city, it's recently reopend after a major refurbishment and is stunning.

Grey Street - renowened for its beautiful Georgian architecture this street is one of the most beautiful in the country!

Theatre Royal - a leading theatre in the North East, each year it hosts over 300 shows!

• Just £9.99 per person
• Lasts around 1½–2½ hours, excluding breaks
• There's a toilet & drink 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 2½ 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

Grey's Monument, 150 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom